Case 10, Answer 4b

The latest updates relating to animal care establishments and platforms.

Two notable pet-industry acquisitions closed in September. One bringing AI-powered clinical documentation into IDEXX's software ecosystem, the other marking the first acquisition for fresh-food brand The Farmer's Dog.

New leadership moves, recognition, and achievement.

A small, spotted cat from Bolivia's cloud forests, first kept as a pet by someone who thought it was a house cat, has been confirmed as a species new to science.

We all get the same 24 hours, whether you are a new graduate drowning in student debt, a technician working a double, or Ariana Grande on tour.

A new online hub offers quick tips, client handouts, and practical guides to help veterinary teams both make clinic visits easier on cats and get more in for routine care.

Despite growth in enrollment, fewer than 5% of US dogs and cats are insured, while rising veterinary costs are increasingly affecting treatment decisions and access to recommended care.

A survey of more than 26,000 adults in 14 countries found that many people are open to adopting a pet but hold back because of what they don't know about the animal's past.