Cat Care and Behavior The Overlooked Key to Feline Fulfillment: Why Interactive Play is Non-Negotiable for Your Cat October 11, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy For many cat owners, the vision of a "low-maintenance" pet is one of the primary drivers for choosing a feline companion over a canine one. There is a persistent, yet…
Pet Health and Wellness Beyond Pigment: How Zebrafish Are Unlocking the Mysteries of Albinism October 11, 2026 Sagoh VANCOUVER, Wash. — In the specialized laboratories at Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver, a tiny, striped organism is helping researchers peel back the layers of a complex genetic condition. Zebrafish,…
Cat Care and Behavior The Golden Years: A Comprehensive Guide to Elevating Senior Cat Care October 10, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy Thanks to monumental advancements in veterinary medicine, refined nutritional science, and a growing societal commitment to feline welfare, our domestic cats are living longer, more vibrant lives than ever before.…
Pet Nutrition Safety Gaps Exposed: Inside the Purina Flagstaff Chemical Leak and the Urgent Need for Inter-Agency Oversight October 10, 2026 Layla Zulfa FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — On September 22, 2026, a hazardous materials incident at the Nestlé Purina PetCare manufacturing facility in Flagstaff, Arizona, triggered a swift emergency response, the evacuation of the…
Pet Health and Wellness Empowering Communities to End the Rabies Crisis: A New Paradigm in Global Health October 10, 2026 Layla Zulfa PULLMAN, Wash. — For decades, the fight against rabies—a disease that remains one of the world’s most lethal and terrifying public health threats—has been waged through centralized, top-down vaccination campaigns.…
Pet Health and Wellness The Universal Anchor: Reflecting on the Profound Power of the Human-Animal Bond October 9, 2026 Asep Darmawan By Communications Staff, College of Veterinary Medicine October 1, 2026 As the autumn sun illuminates the rolling, verdant landscape of the Palouse, there is a renewed sense of clarity that…
Pet Nutrition Holding the Line: Pet Food Advocate Exposes Persistent FDA Silence, Regulatory Blind Spots, and Enforcement Gaps October 8, 2026 Laily UPN By Regulatory Watch Desk Published September 2026 Executive Summary and Main Facts For millions of pet owners around the world, commercial pet food packaging serves as a trusted guide. Photos…
Pet Health and Wellness Unlocking the Host Response: WSU Researcher Secures $3.04 Million NIH Grant to Combat RSV-Induced Lung Damage October 8, 2026 Suro Senen Main Facts: A New Frontier in Respiratory Immunology In a significant breakthrough for respiratory medicine, Santanu Bose, a distinguished professor of immunology and infectious diseases at Washington State University’s (WSU)…
Pet Health and Wellness Honoring a Legacy: The Jerry Newbrey Pre-Clinical Teaching Awards at WSU October 8, 2026 Jia Lissa September 29, 2026 By Communications Staff, College of Veterinary Medicine In the halls of the Washington State University (WSU) College of Veterinary Medicine, the name Dr. Jerry Newbrey is spoken…
Pet Nutrition Regulatory Clash Threatens the Pet Food Industry: 14 States’ Laws Directly Conflict with AAFCO Ingredient Definitions October 8, 2026 Basiran By Pet Food Industry Investigative Desk Published in Partnership with Consumer Advocacy Reports Main Facts: A Regulatory Crisis Looms Over Commercial Pet Food A profound and potentially destabilizing legal conflict…
