How I Learned About Animal Blood Donors

How I Learned About Animal Blood Donors

Source: Beaumonte Enterprise When Memphis, Kim Brent’s cat, became critically ill with severe anemia from advanced oral cancer, multiple transfusions might have prolonged his life but only with continued suffering. The humane choice was euthanasia. Days later,...
Lakina the Walrus Undergoes Eye Procedure

Lakina the Walrus Undergoes Eye Procedure

Source: The Suburban Times Lakina, a 7-year-old Pacific walrus at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, developed a serious ulcer in her right eye after weeks of keeping it closed despite pain medications. Suspecting a genetic link—her parents also suffered chronic eye...
Buzz-Worthy: Spartan Research Saves the Bees

Buzz-Worthy: Spartan Research Saves the Bees

Source: MSU Today Michigan State University’s Pollinator Performance Center is at the forefront of pollinator protection and education, bringing together researchers, veterinarians, and even a retired K-9 dog named Maple to safeguard bee health. The center houses...
CDC Ends Emergency Response to H5N1 Bird Flu

CDC Ends Emergency Response to H5N1 Bird Flu

Source: CNN The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially ended its emergency response to the H5N1 bird flu outbreak due to a significant decline in animal cases and no new human infections since February 2025. The CDC declared the emergency...
Pet Week on Capitol Hill

Pet Week on Capitol Hill

Source: Pet Night PetNight is an event featured during Pet Week on Capitol Hill, scheduled for the week of September 15, 2025, with the main Pet Night reception set for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 5–7 p.m. ET. Organized by the Human–Animal Bond Research...