Weekly Roundup
Friday · 6/12/2026 · Issue #354
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💔 Why veterinary teams must talk more about grief
🎾 Roland Garros winner Anna Kalinskaya absolutely loves her Dachshund
😃 Not many workdays end up with bringing home a new family member
❤️🩹 Two years later, this pet parent still wonders if they failed their dog
👃 Sniffing dogs could soon help us eradicate one of humanity's most annoying pests
300 Vans Later, Zoomin Groomin Keeps Accelerating
The mobile grooming franchise has reached 300 vans nationwide, marking a major milestone in its expansion strategy.
DogDrop Reinvents Daycare With Store-Within-A-Store Model
The urban daycare brand is testing a smaller-footprint format designed to unlock faster growth.
VetPartners Expands With Medivet Spain Acquisition
The veterinary consolidator has agreed to add Medivet Spain, pending regulatory approval.
Rejuvenate Bio Lands $6M, Teams Up With Merck
The longevity-focused biotech secured fresh funding and a strategic R&D collaboration.
Pet Insurance Expands Beyond Traditional Sales Channels
Odie and Haven are partnering to embed coverage into trusted pet-care experiences.
Dogsee Chew Eyes Massive Expansion Push
The pet treat maker plans to raise ₹300 crore to fund new facilities, product launches, and its next phase of growth.
Emergency Vets Turn To AI For Documentation
Veg ER for Pets partnered with VetRec to streamline clinical documentation using AI.
Ceva And Mitsui Double Down On Japan
The two companies formed a joint venture to strengthen animal health distribution in Japan.
Indian Animal Health Company Buys Italian Pet Brand
Viyash Scientific has acquired Milan-based BioForLife as it expands internationally.
Wag N' Wash Launches New Customer Experience App
The grooming and retail franchise is investing in a more connected digital experience.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Gets Licensed Pet Collection
Ningbo Sincere launched officially licensed pet products tied to the upcoming tournament.
Pet founders and operators — we're putting together an industry-wide Tech Stack Report to better understand the software, tools, and platforms powering pet businesses. If you have two minutes, we'd greatly appreciate your participation.
All responses will remain completely anonymous, and no personal or company-specific information will be shared. We'll send the final report and findings to participants once it's published.
Skechers Surpasses $14M Raised for Shelter Pets
The footwear giant has now contributed more than $14 million to organizations helping cats and dogs in need.
Thousands of Dogs Are Transforming Lives in Nigeria
Pet ownership is rising rapidly as more Nigerians embrace dogs for companionship and family life.
Dogs and Humans May Be More Similar Than We Thought
New research reveals surprising biological similarities that could reshape future health studies.
Raw Pet Food Recall Expands Across Multiple States
Consumers are being urged to check products after additional pet food recall notices were issued.
USDA Confirms First New World Screwworm Case in Dog
Federal officials identified the first canine case of the parasite in New Mexico.
FDA Clears Emergency Treatment for Screwworm in Dogs
The agency issued an emergency authorization for an over-the-counter treatment as concerns over screwworm spread grow.
Florida Pet Owners Gain New Prescription Rights
Veterinarians must soon inform clients they can choose where prescriptions are filled.
Target Scores Early Win In Dog Food Trademark Fight
A court trimmed several trademark claims involving Barkful dog food products.
UK Considers Restricting Over-the-Counter Flea Treatments
Officials are weighing new rules that could limit access to common flea and tick medications.
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