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Welcome to The Bird Bath, a weekly news podcast brought to you by Antelligence and The Fountain Report. 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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    Bond Bails, Innovative Funding, $175M for Gx, The Farmer's Dog Resident

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 11:40


    Third week of June, what'd you miss in vet med?Bond Vet hits some snagsWSAVA released Wellness PrinciplesOpen Door guides on HeartwormInnovative Pet Labs lands Seed roundFelix Pharma gets $175MThe Farmer's Dog invests in EducationHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackWSAVA - Principles of WellnessOpen Door School - A Spectrum of Care Approach to Canine Heartworm DiseaseTennessee College of Veterinary Medicine - Internships and Residencies

    Zoetis, IDEXX launches, Group Growth, $35M in REIT, 100th Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 17:40


    Second week of June, what'd you miss in vet med?100th Episode!Zoetis and IDEXX's new launchesPieper now COVEAcutePet turns One$35M Investment in REITBSAVA Congress RetiresHelpful links:The Bird Bath substack

    Harvard, Hill's, OkState, Chewy and LMU, Mars' Patient Safety, Lifetime Cost of Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 14:46


    First week of June, what'd you miss in vet med?Hill's launches Microbiome Portal with HarvardOklahoma State OK's $250M for new hospitalChewy pledges $1M to LMUMars studies patient safety eventsA call for more independenceSynchrony reports on Lifetime Costs of PetsHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackFrontiers - Making the case for a resurgent U.S. independent veterinary practice segment: a SWOT analysisThe One Health Microbiome ResourceAVMA Journals - Patient safety events cause harm across a variety of veterinary care settings: a global retrospective analysisSynchrony - Pet Lifetime of Care 2025

    Puppy Mill Bans, Target Brands, and New Locations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 9:41


    Last week of May, what'd you miss in vet med?Multiple bills to ban puppy millsTarget Reintroduces pet brandPetfolk's 11th new location for 2025CityVet's 59th locationHelpful links:The Bird Bath substack

    Mars and Stress, New Specialities, Intern Class Action, and a Busy Week

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 16:24


    Third week of May, what'd you miss in vet med?Mars and Calm put numbers to our pet loveResearchers warn against stressing your dogAcupuncture and Embryo Transfer seek Specialty DesignationInterns' lawsuit surrounding MatchingA look back on a busy weekHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackAVMA - American Board of Veterinary SpecialtiesNOMV - Race Around the World

    Amazon PetRx, Koala's $20M, Radimal x Petfolk, and Human Providers in Vet

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 11:55


    Second week of May, what'd you miss in vet med?Amazon launches Pet PharmacyKoala raises $20MRadimal and Petfolk announce partnershipRevDoc starts RevPetHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackNOMV - Race Around the World

    MOVES Moves, HCM, Rover Spree, Purina Grants, and NOMV

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 12:31


    First week of May, what'd you miss in vet med?MOVES launches Franchise ModelFeline HCM ready to go downRover's next acquisitionPurina 2026 GrantsNOMV Race Around the WorldHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackNOMV - Race Around the WorldHCM - The HALT Study

    Pumpkin, Patterson, VIC on AI, Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 17:31


    Last week of April, what'd you miss in vet med?Florida passes Pet Insurance BillPumpkin launches instant paymentsVeterinary Innovation Council on AIPatterson complete saleCVS Group divests crematorium businessEvents GaloreHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackVIC – What Do Veterinary Professionals Need to Know about Artificial Intelligence in 2025?Flourish Academy MasterclassesAnimal Health, Nutrition & Technology Innovation – Shaping the Future of Animal Health in the USACollege of Veterinary Medicine – Symposium on Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine (SAVY 2.0)

    My Pets Wellness, Home Delivery, Royal College Trouble, and THGeese

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 15:00


    Fourth week of April, what'd you miss in vet med?My Pets Wellness CollapseHome Delivery UpdatesRoyal Veterinary College CoE TroublesGeese and ChongHelpful links:The Bird Bath substack

    Pets = Happy, Loyal enrolls 1000th dog, NE looking for vets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 12:09


    Third week of April, what'd you miss in vet med?Research shows pets bring £70k of satisfactionLoyal's trials hit new milestoneNebraska seeking rural DVMsHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackThe Value of Pets: The Quantifiable Impact of Pets on Life Satisfaction

    APPA and Hill's Reports, Litter Scents, and AgTech Startups

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 12:52


    Second week of April, what'd you miss in vet med?APPA's State of the IndustryHill's World of the CatDr. Elsey's stops Scented LitterAnimal AgTech Innovation SummitHelpful links:The Bird Bath substack

    Thrive's $350M, Evette's first DVM, Banfield Covers Tuition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 14:39


    First week of April, what'd you miss in vet med?Thrive brings in $350MBanfield covers final year TuitionEvette brings on a DVMIVP looks at $2M moreHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackReady, Vet, Go Mentorship Program

    ACVR on AI, Hill's Leadership, JustFoodForDogs, and Emerging Companies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 14:15


    Last week of March, what'd you miss in vet med?ACVR and ECVDI release their findings on AIHill's New Veterinary LeadershipJustFoodForDogs on your shelfApply for KC Animal Health Corridor Pitch ContestHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackAVMA - American College of Veterinary Radiology and European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging position statement on artificial intelligenceKC Animal Health Corridor - 2025 Animal Health Summit Emerging Company Application

    Vetsource Reports, Radimal Dentistry, JAB Updates, and GI Relief

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 13:36


    Third week of March, what'd you miss in vet med?Vetsource brings facts via WhitepaperRadimal launches Dental TeleconsultationsJAB Dives deeper into InsuranceRelief for K9 GIHelpful links:The Bird Bath substack

    Instinct Standards, $200M Growth Capital, Small Door COO, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 10:31


    Second week of March, what'd you miss in vet med?Instinct launches Standards of CareLoneTree's $200MSmall Door's first COORoch Dog fundingUpdate on Pets at HomeHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackRoch Dog - Find The World's Best Dog Friendly Hotels

    Live at WVC! Loyal Up, Ellie's new CEO, Pets at Home, and VPA Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 14:31


    First week of March, what'd you miss in vet med?Loyal's Big WeekEllie Diagnostics new CEOPets at Home murmersVPA movement in ColoradoViva Las VegasHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackTBD - Veterinary - Written Comments - CVR, LTR

    ER Ups and Downs, PetSmart Scholarship, Funding, and AI Verified

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 15:37


    Last week of February, what'd you miss in vet med?Green Bay's ER DesertVeritas Veterinary Partners' ExpansionVetVerifi Closes Seed RoundPetSmart Charities Veterinary Scholarship AI Survey Peer ReviewedSee you in Vegas!Helpful links:The Bird Bath substackPetSmart Charities Veterinary ScholarshipAVMA Publications - Familiarity with artificial intelligence drives optimism and adoption among veterinary professionals: 2024 survey

    Good News Edition! blendVET, ASPCA, Women Leaders, myBalto and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 14:27


    Third week of February, what'd you miss in vet med?blendVET goes InternationalASPCA's outlet for veterinary voicesFeather in Her Cap WinnersmyBalto MadnessMars saves EarthHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackblendVET - Let's Build the Next Generation of Vet Med — Together.blendVET x Jacksonville 2025 Pathway Event Volunteer Registration FormblendVET Pathway Event Volunteer Registration FormJoin the ASPCA Veterinary Engagement Team (VET) to Help Shape Animal Welfare PolicyMarch Veterinary MadnessMars Veterinary Health 2024 Environmental Sustainability ReportVeterinary IT Services Podcast - Technology Generational Shifts and Consolidation in Veterinary PracticeRSS Podcast - Splashing into 2025: Catching up with The Bird Bath podcast's Ryan Leech

    Quarterly Report$, Bird Flu Update, Animal Supply Company Layoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 12:58


    Second week of February, what'd you miss in vet med?Big Q4 and 2024 for Animal HealthGrowth for Hills, IDEXX, Phibro, Merck and moreGlobal Bird Flu UpdatesAnimal Supply Company WoesThe Big Game!Helpful links:The Bird Bath substack

    VCA Closures, Prices in Europe, PE CEO

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 11:16


    First week of February, what'd you miss in vet med?VCA shuttering Urgent CaresVetnCare brings in new CEOItalian consolidationUpdate on UK pricesHelpful links:The Bird Bath substack

    Live at VMX 2025!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 16:05


    End of January, what'd you miss in vet med?Live at VMX!REVAMP LaunchThe Bridge Club ICONPetSmart Charities Leadership ForumConsolidation newsHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackREVAMPVIC - Welcome to the Access to Care Resource HubAAHA - Resource Center

    $300M with CUBEX, Serenity Now, Mixlab Acquistions, and VMX

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 16:39


    Fourth week of January, what'd you miss in vet med?Mashura, CUBEX parent co., bringing in $300MSerenity Vet offers a new reliefMixlab ramps their lab portfolioFDA and CBDCatch me at VMX!Helpful links:The Bird Bath substackUse of Cannabis-Derived Products, Including Cannabidiol, in Veterinary Practice; Request for Information

    Mars goes to India, AI Advancements, TAMU Fighting Aging, Tax Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 12:23


    Third week of January, what'd you miss in vet med?AI hits Animal Health Drug CreationTexas A&M pursues Rapamycin for agingMars invests in IndiaTax Laws in Spain, and US counterpartsHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackDog Aging Project2025 Animal Health Summit Emerging Company Application

    Special with Vet Life Reimagined

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 12:57


    First week of January, what'd you miss in vet med?A special episode with Vet Life ReimaginedDive into what 2025 has in storeHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackWhat's Coming in Vet Med 2025? Industry Leaders Share Their Predictions | Part 1Vet Life Reimagined

    What YOU listened to in 2024!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 12:14


    End of 2024, what'd you miss in vet med?The Bird Bath is WorldwideStories you couldn't get enough ofOur top trendsHappy New Year!Helpful links:The Bird Bath substack

    Hill's Brings Cheer to Shelters, Bird Flu Update, and Santa's Herd

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 7:01


    Happy Holidays, what'd you miss in vet med?Hill's rolls out “Welcome Home” Adoption CampaignCalifornia and National Bird Flu UpdatesHappy news for Santa's ReindeerHelpful links:The Bird Bath substack2025 Welcome Home Participating Shelters

    Patterson for $4.1B, TVC Merck'd, VCA/Antech One Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 13:00 Transcription Available


    Third week of December, what'd you miss in vet med?Patterson Agrees to $4.1B AcquistionMerck cuts off TVCVCA/Antech Publish One Health FrameworkUpdate on NY Puppymill BanHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackVCA Voice - Six Step Framework for Companion Animal Public Health Collaboration

    Purina Donations, Owners' Age Impact, Wearables in Telemed

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 10:06


    Second week of December, what'd you miss in vet med?Purina donates $4.5MStudy links Age of Owners to Food PreferenceAI-Wearable Partnership for TelemedicineHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackAVMA - Dog and owner demographics impact dietary choices in Dog Aging Project cohortToday's Veterinary Business - What a Year It Was

    Cambridge Troubles, Big Fat Dogs, and NY Fights Puppy Mills

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 10:33


    Kicking of December, what'd you miss in vet med?IAMS puts Fat Dogs in ChicagoNY ban on Puppy Mills is SetCambridge Vet School fails AccreditationMidlevel Pracitioner WebinarHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackThe Bird BathHealthy Weight Dog HubUniversity of Cambridge 2024 Report

    Catfishing CEO, Obrigado L Catterton, and Happy Thanksgiving!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 12:18


    Last week of November, what'd you miss in vet med?Evette CEO caught faking DVM profileL Catterton moves into BrazilMidlevel Practitioner WebinarHappy Thanksgiving!Helpful links:The Bird Bath substackThe Bird BathSupport Future Innovators in Memory of Kelly Clay

    Zoetis Shakeup, $1.45B with GenMills, $15M slap for Elanco

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 9:21


    Second week of November, what'd you miss in vet med?Zoetis Shakes up it's Global LeadershipElanco takes a $15M SEC FineGeneral Mills ponies up $1.45MMI:RNA joins the USHowdy London!Helpful links:The Bird Bath substack

    Gen Z Pet Debt, Boom in Boarding, LifeLearn AI, and London

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 12:05


    Second week of November, what'd you miss in vet med?Rover acquires Cat in a FlatMore growth in BoardingNew Study shows Pets over PeopleLifeLearn brings AI to ClientEdIt's all BananasCatch me in London!Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackThe State of Pets - Unpacking America's Pet PreferencesVeterinary Innovation Podcast - Navigating Veterinary Industry Trends and Innovations in 2025

    Petfolk EXCLUSIVE, Stock Trends, LeBark James

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 13:45


    Start of November, what'd you miss in vet med?Exclusive Interview with PetfolkQuarterly Earnings and What they mean to YouWestminster Trading CardsJoin our SubstackSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackDr. Audrey Wystrach: Major Heat Up in Consolidation – Consolidation for Consolidators

    Tractor Supply, VIP COO, Vetster + Mella, and Midlevel Practioners

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 14:04


    Last week of October, what'd you miss in vet med?Tractor Supply Company set to acquire AllivetVeterinary Innovative Partners hires first COOVetster and Mella team upDon't forget to vote!Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackAVMA - How Colorado became ground zero for veterinary midlevel practitioner debate

    Mobile Consolidation, IPH, Mars, and AAVMC Promotions, and Recycling

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 14:15


    Fourth week of October, what'd you miss in vet med?The Vets x BettervetFear Free Top 5 in 15Lots of PromotionsPetsmart RecyclesJoin our SubstackSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:“Top 5 in 15” Webinar Series by Fear FreeThe Bird Bath on Substack

    AVMA Shortage Again, Vet Tech Week, Synchrony, and IVs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 15:53


    Third week of October, what'd you miss in vet med?National Veterinary Technician WeekAVMA says, No Shortage…AgainCareCredit+InsuranceIV FluidsSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:National Veterinary Technician Week

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    Chewy for Grads, Instinct State of ER, AVMA, and OpenAI

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 15:02


    Second week of October, what'd you miss in vet med?Chewy Veterinary Leaders Program is openThe State of ER & Specialty Veterinary Care by InstinctOllie scoops up DIG LabsAVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum$157B Valuation for OpenAISubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:AAVMC - Awards, Grants, and ScholarshipsThe State of ER & Specialty Veterinary Care in 2024AVMA Veterinary Business and Economic Forum 2024

    Patterson, Zoetis, Scribes, and Mt. Kilimanjaro

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 12:25


    Kicking off Spooky Season, what'd you miss in vet med?Patterson jumps on the acquisition trainZoetis adds more AIScribes on the moveCollege newsTwo vets and a big hillSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Veterinary Innovation Summit Pre-Show

    VetForum Live, Practices Everywhere, Victor Acquired

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 7:58


    End of September, what'd you miss in vet med?The gold standard of Practice DataMidwest acquires VictorLive Insights from VetForumSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Antelligence: Enterprise Practice Database

    Good News Edition! Mentors, Well Being, Saving Money and Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 11:00


    Third week of September, what'd you miss in vet med?All good news this week!Ready, Vet, Go welcomes 150th menteeBond Vet Embraces Well BeingHSA/FSA for PetsCyberKnifeSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Paving the Path to WellnessWhat is the CyberKnife® System?

    FDA on VCPR, Reverse Acquisitions, and UGA Mobile Clinic

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 16:46


    Second week of September, what'd you miss in vet med?FDA Q&A on VCPR and moreBetter Choice Company's reverse acquisition with SRx HealthMobile practice on the moveSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationships, Prescribing/Dispensing Animal Drugs and TelemedicineState legislative updates

    Chewy Checks In, Midlevel Practitioners, Fun in KC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 16:45


    Kicking off September, what'd you miss in vet med?Chewy on a rollVeterinary Professional Associate on the BallotInspire swings for Vetsie.aiWrapping up Kansas CitySubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Keep Our Pets Safe

    Live in KC! IVP Birthday, Leap Registration, More in Insurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 12:12


    Wrapping up August, what'd you miss in vet med?Live from Kansas CityInspire's birthday to forgetLeap ready for new StartupsCompanion Protect pulls in more fundingHighlights from Veterinary Innovation SummitSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Leap Venture Studio 2025 Program Information Session

    PetIQ Deux, Mars, and Big KC

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 9:24


    August slipped away, what'd you miss in vet med?PetIQ back with more newsMars to Devour Kellogg's snack businessQSM takes offBig plans for KCSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz

    PetIQ to go Private, Hill's State of Shelter, SAVMA Speaks Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 21:48


    August is hot, what'd you miss in vet med?PetIQ agrees to go privateExclusive interview with Hill's US CVOSAVMA Issues Guidelines for Working HoursSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Hill's Shelter Program For Pet AdoptionSAVMA Duty Hours GuidelinesVeterinary Innovation Summit Pre-Show: Get a Sneak Peek into AI Trends and Implementation Strategies

    €300M Deal, JustFoodForDogs, Nose Tracking, and Webinar News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 10:04


    Start of August, what'd you miss in vet med?Inflexion partners with TPPJustFoodForDogs new execFind your dog with their noseprintA Special Pre-VIS WebinarSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Webinar: Veterinary Innovation Summit Pre-Show

    Camp Bow Wow, Radimal, Sylvester, and EuroCats

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 12:29


    End of July, what'd you miss in vet med?Cats rule EuropeRadimal expands servicesSylvester brings in FundingFranchise OpportunitiesCornell tackles H5N1Subscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz

    Petco, Surescripts, CVS PIMS, and KC Animal Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 13:18


    Fourth week of July, what'd you miss in vet med?Celebrating our 1 year anniversaryCambridge genome sequencingPetco new CEOE-ScriptingProvet Cloud and CVS GroupDon't miss KC Animal Health Corridor SummitSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Exonic Short Interspersed Nuclear Element Insertion in FAM161A Is Associated with Autosomal Recessive Progressive Retinal Atrophy in the English Shepherd2024 Animal Health Summit

    Lakefield, CareVet, VIP, Valley, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 15:33


    Third week of July, what'd you miss in vet med?Capital is BACK!Peloton Capital Invests in LakefieldCareVet secures CreditVIP acquires Valley VetInspire growing?US Vet REIT Strategic PartnerVetForum USASubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRz

    Noncompete Update, Pets as Partners, and FDA Session

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 11:43


    Second week of July, what'd you miss in vet med?FTC's Noncompete Ban hits a SnagMintel's report on Changing Pet OwnershipFDA InviteSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:Mintel - How Changing Pet Ownership Trends Are Affecting The Pet IndustryAnimal Drug User Fee Educational Conference

    Chewy the Meme, MedVet Investor, CPR Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 12:04


    Kicking off July, what'd you miss in vet med?Chewy enters the world of Meme StocksMedVet finds a new investorVeterinary CPR updatesSaving puppiesSubscribe to the Fountain Report weekly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JTYjRzHelpful links:The RECOVER Initiative has published the updated 2024 guidelines

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