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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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Tractor Supply Woes, Next AI Survey, VetHub RX Discounts, ‘26 Schedule
Yesterday00:13:56Summary readyLast week of July, what’d you miss in vet med?Tractor Supply closes 75 PetSensesDigitail and AAHA open new AI SurveyBuzz Health and VetHubRxConferences to round out 2026Helpful links:Explore The Bird Bath Terminal’s live veterinary market dataDigitail & AAHA: 2026 AI in Veterinary Medicine SurveyThe Bird Bath Substack
Summary3 Years, Zoetis Acquires VitalRads, Fear Free’s New CVMO, NM New Grads
1w ago00:15:11Summary readyThird week of July, what’d you miss in vet med?Celebrating our 3 year anniversaryZoetis set to acquire VitalRadsFear Free names new CVMOVetnCare adds Holistic medNew Mexico looks to attract new DVMsHelpful links:Save 100+ hours, eliminate errors and elevate patient care with ScoutThe Bird Bath substackThe Bird Bath Terminal
SummaryBond Vet x Small Door, Wonderdog At Home, Petsmart + Vetster, S&P500
2w ago00:12:03Summary readySecond week of July, what’d you miss in vet med?Bond Vet and Small Door MergerWonderdog brings blood tests homePetsmart deepens partnership with VetsterPet food versus S&P500Helpful links:The Bird Bath substackThe Bird Bath Terminal
SummaryTelehealth Data, New CEOs, Open PIMS, and Lakefield Fund
3w ago00:11:05Summary readyFirst week of July, what’d you miss in vet med?whiskerDocs Releases StatsDr. Cherice Roth to Vetlen CEOOpen Source PIMS is LiveLakefield launches Care Beyond Limits FundHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackAHNTI US 2026 - Connecting Innovation Across the Value ChainThe Bird Bath Terminal
SummaryLovet and NAPHIA Reports, JAB’s Doubtless, Dogtopia and Woof Gang Wins
4w ago00:10:59Tap to summarizeLast week of June, what’d you miss in vet med?Lovet Checkup ReportNAPHIA State of ReportJAB launches DoubtlessGreat Hill invests in Woof GangDogtopia tops ChartsHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackAHNTI US 2026 - Connecting Innovation Across the Value ChainThe Bird Bath Terminal
Transcribe →Mega VC Round Up, Heart+Paw Plans, Royal Canin Calls for Healthspan
Jun 2300:13:37Tap to summarizeFourth week of June, what’d you miss in vet med?Anterra Capital closes $100M Fund IIIElanco launches VC armMerck backs Rejuvenate BioRoyal Canin researchers call for actionHeart+Paw Personalized Care PlansPayPal Ventures closes shopHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackPasspaw - Pet Travel Compliance Tools For Veterinary PracticesThe Bird Bath Terminal
Transcribe →Medivet exits Spain, Florida’s Rx Law, Zoetis Leadership, Colleges Abort
Jun 1600:15:05Tap to summarizeThird week of June, what’d you miss in vet med?Medivet Divests Spain to VetPartnersMidwestern pulls plug on new collegeZoetis ExecutivesFlorida opens up RxSuperZoo welcomes VetsHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackPasspaw - Pet Travel Compliance Tools For Veterinary PracticesThe Bird Bath Terminal
Transcribe →Screwworms in US, Hill’s New CVMO, 701x Funding, More Mobile Moves
Jun 900:11:57Tap to summarizeSecond week of June, what’d you miss in vet med?Screwworms have crossed the borderDr. Karen Shenoy is Hill’s new Global CVO701x oversubscribed Series BReadiVet joins BlueSkyCornell’s new DeanHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackPasspaw - Pet Travel Compliance Tools For Veterinary PracticesThe Bird Bath Terminal
Transcribe →Tractor Supply and VIP Petcare, Mission’s RE Sale, Mentorship Benefits, Just Food for Dogs
Jun 200:12:02Tap to summarizeFirst week of June, what’d you miss in vet med?Tractor Supply acquires VIP PetcareMission Pet Health sells off real estateReady, Vet, Go Mentorship StudyJust Food for Dogs new LeaderHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackPasspaw - Pet Travel Compliance Tools For Veterinary PracticesThe Bird Bath Terminal
Transcribe →Merck Ads vs. Elanco, Freshpet’s Whole Story, BI puts numbers to Vet Experience
May 2600:12:21Tap to summarizeLast week of May, what’d you miss in vet med?Merck’s Bravetco Quatum Ads under FireFreshpet authorized $150M Share buybackBoehringer Ingelheim’s Going Beyond SurveyHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackThe Bird Bath Terminal
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