News Feature Channel: Pets

Scent-Sational Advancement in Canine Research!

Bar-Ilan University — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 05:45:47 EST

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' brain activity in three key regions-- the olfactory bulb, hippocampus, and amygdala-- that play a critical role in how dogs distinguish between different smells.

Meet Audra - A TPLO success story!

University of Pretoria — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:55:32 EST

The University of Pretoria's (UP) Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH) at the university's 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)--a surgical procedure designed to stabilize the knee joint after a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture.

Yorkshire Terrier Receives Life-Saving Tracheal Stent at UP's Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital

University of Pretoria — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:05:58 EST

A six-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named Mia has made a successful recovery after receiving a tracheal stent at the University of Pretoria's (UP) Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH).

Canine Cupids to Deliver Valentines to Patients at Ucla Mattel Children's Hospital and Staff Special "Kissing Booth" Outside of the Hospital, UCLA Acapella Group to Serenade with Heart-Felt Songs

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:25:36 EST

Canine cupids will deliver handmade Valentines to sick children at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital so they can celebrate Valentine's Day despite being hospitalized. The dogs will also be stationed at a special "Kissing Booth" outside of the hospital to greet and "kiss" visitors and staff. The dogs and their handlers are part of UCLA Health's People-Animal Connection, a pet therapy program designed to lift the spirits of hospitalized patients.

The Case of the Cat with Disappearing Teeth

College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:05:16 EST

The Case of the Cat with Disappearing Teeth

MSU Expert: Update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Michigan State University — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 09:30:50 EST

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

Michigan State University — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:30:31 EST

MSU researchers (plus dogs) discover new truffle species

Is the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza a Threat to Pets?

College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:50:45 EST

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.

After traumatic dog bite, surgeons rebuild woman's nose

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:05:02 EST

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.

The 12 Tips of Pet Safety: A Holiday Guide

Virginia Tech — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:10:03 EST

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.

Well-Meaning Dogs Led Astray by Rule-Defying Owners

University of Adelaide — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:25:29 EST

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.

Backyard Chickens Are Here to Stay

University of Adelaide — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:35:08 EST

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.

A Video Bank to Help Veterinarians Treat Pain in Cats

Universite de Montreal — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:00:12 EST

Doctoral student Sabrine Marangoni from UdeM's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine has compiled 24 videos documenting signs of pain in cats.

The Influence of 'Biotics' on the Gut Microbiome of Dogs and Cats

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:45:01 EST

Max! Millie! How Four-Legged Friends Can 'Heel' Military Veterans

University of South Australia — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 21:25:54 EST

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're also a vital support, helping manage their everyday wellbeing and promote positive mental health.

One Health at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University

Tufts University — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:35:57 EST

Highlights research work being down across several disciplines at the veterinary school

"Pets Make You Spend More!" Impact of Pet Ownership on Consumer Purchase Decisions

Journal of Business Research — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:05:07 EST

How Beetle Juice Led to the Discovery of a Virus and Solved the Mystery of a Superworm Die-Off

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:05:01 EST

Rutgers University-New Brunswick scientists have discovered a virus that caused a nationwide die-off of superworms, a common food for birds, reptiles, other pets and, more and more so, even for humans as an alternative protein source. In doing so, they pioneered a different way to search for and identify emerging viruses and pathogens in humans, plants and animals.

Finding love: Study reveals where love lives in the brain

Aalto University — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 02:00:00 EST

We use the word 'love' in a bewildering range of contexts -- from sexual adoration to parental love or the love of nature. Now, more comprehensive imaging of the brain may shed light on why we use the same word for such a diverse collection of human experiences.

Grieving a Pet's Death

LifeBridge Health — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 17:05:11 EST

The significance of pets in human existence varies between people. However, the emotional and social support that companion animals offer is an impactful driving force behind this attachment. Those who underestimate the strength of the bond drive a wedge between themselves and the bereaved.