Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month is observed during April, and International Pet Day is commemorated on 11 April. In the past, animal welfare science focused on 鈥淲hat NOT to do鈥�, or how to prevent an animal from suffering.
Biologists documented 鈥渃opycat鈥� evolution between extremely short-faced breeds of cats and dogs. These animals have converged on a rounded, flat-nosed head shape that humans prefer 鈥� even though the shape causes a variety of health ailments.
The Amerman Family Foundation Dog Therapy Program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles hosted 鈥淒og Therapy Appreciation Day鈥� celebrating the special connection between CHLA and its therapy dog team.
How Risky Is the Bird Flu in Cats?
Lilies might be beautiful, but for cats, they pose a significant threat that can be deadly. A veterinarian with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is urging cat owners to be extra cautious and understand the risks associated with these common household and garden plants, especially with Easter and the spring planting season.
A pioneering study investigating the brain activity of dogs during scent detection has unveiled crucial insights into their remarkable olfactory capabilities. Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have developed an optical sensor capable of remote sensing dogs鈥� brain activity in three key regions鈥� the olfactory bulb, hippocampus, and amygdala鈥� that play a critical role in how dogs distinguish between different smells.
The University of Pretoria鈥檚 (UP) Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH) at the university鈥檚 Faculty of Veterinary Science, is dedicated to helping pets regain their mobility and quality of life. Recently, we had the pleasure of treating Audra, who underwent a tibial plateau levelling osteotomy (TPLO)鈥攁 surgical procedure designed to stabilize the knee joint after a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture.
A six-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named Mia has made a successful recovery after receiving a tracheal stent at the University of Pretoria鈥檚 (UP) Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH).
Canine cupids will deliver handmade Valentines to sick children at UCLA Mattel Children鈥檚 Hospital so they can celebrate Valentine鈥檚 Day despite being hospitalized. The dogs will also be stationed at a special 鈥淜issing Booth鈥� outside of the hospital to greet and 鈥渒iss鈥� visitors and staff. The dogs and their handlers are part of UCLA Health鈥檚 People-Animal Connection, a pet therapy program designed to lift the spirits of hospitalized patients.
The Case of the Cat with Disappearing Teeth
Kimberly Dodd is the dean of the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and the former director of the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, or MSU VDL. Dodd is an expert in laboratory diagnostics and outbreak response for emerging infectious diseases.
MSU researchers (plus dogs) discover new truffle species
The American Veterinary Medical Association has issued recommendations for keeping pets and backyard flocks safe from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), and the recommendations are also a useful guide for humans. Dr. Stephany Lewis, a professor of zoological medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and director of the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic, explains the risks of HPAI to pets and people.
Jordan Wilson was enjoying a night with family and friends during a Florida vacation in 2022 when, in an instant, her world changed in a way she never could have imagined.
While you might know about the dangers of chocolate and poinsettias for pets, several lesser-known hazards can turn festive celebrations into unexpected veterinary visits. Mark D. Freeman, a veterinarian with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has 12 tips to help pet owners avoid emergency visits this holiday season.
While good dogs never mean harm, they are often directed to remain on-lead in nature reserves to protect wildlife. Research from the University of Adelaide has found that whether dog owners follow this rule is mostly driven by social factors.
Chickens have been a mainstay in Australian backyards for generations. New research from the University of Adelaide reveals that owners see their chooks as a blend between pet and livestock as well as a trustworthy source of produce.
Doctoral student Sabrine Marangoni from UdeM鈥檚 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine has compiled 24 videos documenting signs of pain in cats.
Dogs are the bounding balls of energy that greet us at the door, and the beloved companions that curl up with us at night, yet for many military veterans, they鈥檙e also a vital support, helping manage their everyday wellbeing and promote positive mental health.
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