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Source: Gothamist A Brooklyn Supreme Court judge, Aaron Maslow, has ruled that dogs can be legally recognized as “immediate family” in specific wrongful-death cases. The decision stemmed from a 2023 incident where Duke, a four-year-old dachshund, was struck and killed by a car while being walked by Nan DeBlase. Since Nan was physically holding Duke’s leash at the […]

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Source: Livescience  Animal vision varies widely, with different species excelling in different visual abilities tailored to their needs. Birds of prey like hawks and eagles possess the most detailed vision, seeing three to five times more clearly than humans thanks to their large eyes and dense photoreceptor cells, allowing them to spot prey from miles […]

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Source: Earth.com A new study analyzing over 2.2 million UK vet records finds that acute diarrhea affects about 1 in 12 dogs annually. Led by Dan O’Neill of the Royal Veterinary College, the research identifies high-risk breeds, symptoms, and common treatments. Cavapoos, Maltese, Miniature Poodles, and other designer crossbreeds are most susceptible, challenging the assumption that […]

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Source: BBC The death of Yvonne Ford, a 59-year-old British woman, from rabies after a minor scratch from a puppy in Morocco has sparked increased concern among UK travelers. Pharmacist Olamide Olokanmi reported a surge in inquiries and demand for the rabies vaccine at his West Yorkshire clinic, warning of potential shortages and rising costs—currently up to £330 […]

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Source: AP News As anxiety rises among humans, our pets may also be experiencing increased stress. Experts like Veterinary nurse Frankie Jackson and veterinarian Dr. Becky Peters highlight a feedback loop where pets mirror their owners’ emotional states. Over-comforting or anxious behavior from humans can intensify pet anxiety, while calm behavior can help soothe them. The COVID-19 pandemic contributed […]

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Source: KTLA 5 Optimism is high within the California Condor Recovery Program (CCRP) after the Los Angeles Zoo announced the successful hatching of 10 California condor chicks during the 2025 breeding season. All chicks are healthy and thriving, marking a significant milestone in efforts to save North America’s largest land bird. In the 1980s, the California condor faced near […]

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Source: University of California, Riverside A study by scientists at the University of California, Riverside reveals how the parasite Toxoplasma gondii can disrupt brain function, even when infecting only a small number of neurons. Published in PLoS Pathogens, the research shows that infected neurons release fewer extracellular vesicles (EVs), which impairs communication between neurons and glial cells, particularly astrocytes. This […]

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Source: KOB 4 A recent bust of an alleged cockfighting operation in Albuquerque’s South Valley has overwhelmed the Bernalillo County Animal Care Services shelter with chickens, adding to an already high intake from a prior hoarding case. Shelter Director Misha Goodman reported that around 200 birds were seized, with at least 100 now up for adoption. Evidence of the […]

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Source: AP News Bruce, a 21-month-old golden retriever, made his MLB debut Saturday at Nationals Park during the Washington Nationals’ “Pups in the Park” event. Known for retrieving bats for the Rochester Red Wings, the Nationals’ Triple-A affiliate, Bruce charmed fans by fetching a bat during a pregame ceremony before the Nationals’ 4-3 loss to the Miami […]

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Source: KTAR News The Phoenix Zoo has received a $500,000 grant from Thunderbirds Charities, completing its $6.2 million fundraising goal to build a new, state-of-the-art Veterinary medical center. This over 27,000-square-foot facility will replace the aging Joyce Corrigan Memorial Care Center, which has served the zoo for more than 50 years. Construction began in May and is expected to be completed […]

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Source: Veterinary Practice News Purina has opened applications for its 2026 Sponsorship for Human-Animal Bond (HAB) Studies program, offering up to $40,000 in funding for research into the emotional and therapeutic connections between humans and animals. The application window runs through August 15, 2025, and proposals should focus on areas such as vulnerable populations, pet well-being, and human-cat relationships. […]

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Source: University of Minnesota A University of Minnesota study found that while viruses from managed Western honey bees can infect native bumblebees, they do not mutate or spread within bumblebee populations. Researchers studied three viruses—deformed wing virus, black queen cell virus, and sacbrood virus—and found them present in bumblebees, but with over 98% genetic similarity to the […]

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Source: AVMA Researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine are developing a promising experimental treatment for canine hemangiosarcoma, a typically fatal cancer affecting around 50,000 dogs annually in the U.S. The therapy combines a blood test that detects cancer cells with eBAT, a genetically engineered drug designed to target and destroy hemangiosarcoma cells. eBAT fuses […]

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Source: AVMA Dr. Bret Marsh, dean of Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, highlights an ongoing national shortage of veterinarians, particularly affecting rural communities. He attributes the issue to rising numbers of pets and changes in livestock production, which have created growing demands for Veterinary care amid limited resources. Marsh emphasizes that these demographic shifts […]

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Source: The Asahi Shimbun A veterinarian in Mie Prefecture, Japan, has died after treating a cat infected with severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS), a potentially deadly virus transmitted by ticks and infected animals. The veterinarian developed symptoms in May, including respiratory distress, and died shortly after hospitalization, with no signs of a tick bite. If […]

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Source: The Denver Post The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) celebrated the successful hatching of its first-ever African pancake tortoise last month, marking a major milestone in its conservation efforts. The hatchling joins four other pancake tortoises in the zoo’s habitat, including her mother, Waffles, and three males named Short-Stack, Denny, and Flapjack. African pancake tortoises are listed as critically endangered by […]

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