News wrap up: This week's veterinary headlines, plus first non-invasive pet thermometer

As we're amidst the dog days of summer, we continue to offer the most current, intriguing veterinary news and information.

Take a look at this week's highlights:

• Mella Pet Health recently unveiled its innovative, non-invasive thermometer that measures pet temperatures under the foreleg or hindleg and swiftly sends the results to practice management software.
• CityVet recently acquired its third acquisition of the year, Central Animal Clinic, expanding its new veterinary clinics to 6.
• Take this Image Quiz to find out what's causing this Frenchie with intervertebral disc disease skin lesions.
• Ellie Virtue, BSc, MiF, PhD, joins AniV8 as the new CEO, bringing 15 years of scientific and commercial expertise within the animal health industry to the team.
• From a smart cat water bowl to online scheduling platforms, here's a rundown of the latest veterinary products to hit the market.

Stay tuned on social media and dvm360.com for more veterinary news.