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Welcome to The Bird Bath, a weekly news podcast. Join our host, Ryan Leech, as he highlights the latest news and trends in the evolving world of pet health. Stay tuned!

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November 3, 2026Episode 17415 min

Spectrum of Care Culture, Doubtless Portfolio’s Impact, The Pet Variable, Independent Labs

First week of November, what'd you miss in vet med? Guelph says spectrum of care is a culture problem Doubtless says pets are driving big life decisions CareCredit and Clarus put coverage and financing on one screen Pumpkin pays clinics to talk about cost The Pet Variable launches to get pets into public health policy Parasight and B&L team up for IAHA Helpful links: The Bird Bath Substack Explore The Bird Bath Terminal’s live veterinary market data The Bird Bath Terminal: Veterinary Telehealth Laws by State

October 27, 2026Episode 17316 min

Moichor Closes, Wedgewood Recall, Emancipet's $3M, Tech-Led Visits, Warhound's Super Dogs

Last week of October, what'd you miss in vet med? Moichor shuts its doors Wedgewood recalls nearly 4,000 compounded products Duffield's Big Bet puts $3M into Emancipet's mobile clinics Techs say they could run their own visits Warhound raises $200M to build gene-edited military dogs Helpful links: The Bird Bath Substack Explore The Bird Bath Terminal’s live veterinary market data The Bird Bath Terminal: Veterinary Telehealth Laws by State

October 20, 2026Episode 17212 min

Screwworm in New Mexico, 2027 VCPR Laws, Hydrogel Caps, Vet Care Last to Cut, UMES Vet School

Third week of October, what'd you miss in vet med? Screwworm reaches a New Mexico horse Coming in 2027: new VCPR rules in California and Washington ASPCA flags the migraine cap killing dogs Pet owners say vet care is the last thing they'd cut UMES clears the way for the first public HBCU vet school Helpful links: Explore The Bird Bath Terminal’s live veterinary market data The Bird Bath Substack The Bird Bath Terminal: Veterinary Telehealth Laws by State

October 13, 2026Episode 17114 min

Covetrus Remedies, Piper's Vet Survey, Record Grad Debt, Chewy+/-

Second week of October, what'd you miss in vet med? Covetrus and MWI offer the FTC remedies Piper Sandler sees visits sliding into 2027 Class of 2026 graduates with record debt Chewy+ gets cheaper Helpful links: Explore The Bird Bath Terminal’s live veterinary market data The Bird Bath Substack

October 6, 2026Episode 17014 min

Neogen Recall, Maryland CBD, Digital Empathy AI Shift, World Mental Health Day

First week of October, what’d you miss in vet med? FDA hits Neogen over HYCOAT Maryland vets can say the word "cannabis" now Digital Empathy goes from marketing to AI business Pet benefits keep piling on perks Veterinary Hope Foundation "Gives a Crap" Helpful links: Explore The Bird Bath Terminal’s live veterinary market data The Bird Bath Substack Veterinary Hope Foundation – Community Groups Not One More Vet 988 Lifeline – If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.

September 29, 2026Episode 16915 min

GoodVets x WellHaven, CMA Rules Live, Clarus Practice Portal, General Mill’s Tiny Dogs

Last week of September, what’d you miss in vet med? GoodVets acquires WellHaven Pet Health UK CMA final orders are now law General Mills see shrinking dogs Clarus launches Access to Care Tool Rabid Baby Goats Helpful links: Explore The Bird Bath Terminal’s live veterinary market data The Bird Bath Substack HappyDoc - The World's Most Accurate Veterinary AI Scribe and Insights Engine

September 22, 2026Episode 16811 min

IDEXX acquires CoVet, Duffield Foundation Commits $250M, Radiology Core Competencies

Fourth week of September, what’d you miss in vet med? IDEXX acquires CoVet Patterson joins the AI Assistant world Duffield Big Bet for Pets VIEW: Radiology competency framework Helpful links: Explore The Bird Bath Terminal’s live veterinary market data The Bird Bath Substack

September 15, 2026Episode 16712 min

Rood & Riddle Goes Belgian, Instinct's Attending, Cat Dads

Third week of September, what’d you miss in vet med? Rood & Riddle partners with Equine Care Group Instinct launches Attending OpenVet launches OpenAnimal APPA's 2026 Cat Report: Gen Z and Cat Dads Helpful links: Explore The Bird Bath Terminal’s live veterinary market data The Bird Bath Substack HappyDoc - The World's Most Accurate Veterinary AI Scribe and Insights Engine

September 8, 2026Episode 16613 min

Leap’s Cohort, Pawlicy x AAHA Report, LMU v AVMA Dismissed

Second week of September, what’d you miss in vet med? Leap Venture Studio’s newest Cohort Pawlicy Advisor and AAHA State of the Industry AVMA COE gets dismissal against LMU Helpful links: Explore The Bird Bath Terminal’s live veterinary market data The Bird Bath Substack AHNTI US 2026

September 1, 2026Episode 16513 min

COE out of AVMA?, BiomEdit x Folium, UK Vets Narked

First week of September, what’d you miss in vet med? Will the COE be forced out of the AVMA? BiomEdit buys CRISPR business UK vet org mad at CMA Helpful links: Explore The Bird Bath Terminal’s live veterinary market data The Bird Bath Substack AHNTI US 2026