Source: CTV News Dr. Shane Bateman, a veterinarian at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College, is pioneering forensic Veterinary science to help uncover and prosecute cases of animal abuse. Inspired by the recognized link between animal cruelty and human violence, Bateman developed a program training Veterinary students to investigate, document, and testify on abuse cases. […]
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Source: AP News At Michigan State University’s Pollinator Performance Center, researchers are training dogs to detect American foulbrood, a bacterial disease that kills honey bee larvae. Bees face multiple threats—including disease, pesticides, climate change, and reduced food diversity—and pollinator health is vital for human food production. Their first canine recruit, Maple, a retired human remains detection […]
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Source: Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Researchers at Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences are exploring how cattle diets influence Salmonella infections, a major U.S. foodborne illness risk. Their study, published in Microbiology Spectrum, found that high-starch diets significantly reduced Salmonella presence in cattle, particularly in lymph nodes, which are […]
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Source: Scientific American Billy, a beagle trained to detect cancer, demonstrates how dogs can identify disease by scent. Cancer alters a person’s “volatilome,” the unique mix of volatile organic compounds in breath, sweat, blood, and urine. Dogs like Billy are trained to detect these subtle chemical changes, often via masks worn by patients. While research […]
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Source: Live Science Pets’ grass-eating habits in dogs and cats remain somewhat mysterious, with multiple theories but no single proven cause. Veterinarian Dr. Jamie Lovejoy notes that neither species can digest grass well, lacking specialized gut bacteria and anatomy. While a common belief is that grass soothes upset stomachs, studies show illness precedes grass-eating in only a […]
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Source: My Northwest Salmon poisoning disease, primarily found in the Pacific Northwest, is a potentially fatal illness for dogs, wolves, coyotes, foxes, and occasionally black bears, but not cats. It occurs when an animal consumes raw or undercooked fish—such as salmon, trout, steelhead, or Pacific giant salamanders—infected with the parasitic flatworm Nanophyetus salmincola. The fluke embeds […]
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Source: Penn Live Dr. Dean Cauffman, honored in 2025 for 50 years of Veterinary service, has uniquely balanced a large-animal Veterinary career with running his family’s 190-year-old, 400-acre Perry Valley farm. Starting in 1975 without advertising, he built his practice through word of mouth while maintaining the farm’s dairy herd. Over the decades, he shifted from […]
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Source: CIDRAP In 2024, two children in Los Angeles County contracted raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis) infections, with one suffering severe, lasting neurological damage due to delayed diagnosis. The parasite, carried by up to 80% of raccoons in parts of the U.S., is transmitted through ingesting feces or contaminated soil. The patients—a 14-year-old with autism and pica, […]
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Source: The Guardian Aalborg Zoo in Denmark has sparked debate after asking pet owners to donate healthy animals—including chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, and even horses—to be humanely euthanised and fed to its predators, such as the European lynx. The zoo says the initiative aims to mimic natural diets, promote animal welfare, and ensure “nothing goes to […]
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Source: WTNH Yale School of Medicine immunologist Dr. Mark Mamula is leading groundbreaking research on a cancer vaccine for dogs through his company, Therajan, offering new hope to pet owners nationwide. Now in clinical trials, the vaccine can attack, delay, and in some cases cure certain cancers in dogs, which affect one in four canines—especially high-risk […]
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Source: Scientific American Proposed amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), introduced July 22 by Rep. Nicholas Begich (R-Alaska), could drastically weaken the 1972 law credited with preventing extinctions and driving recoveries of whales, dolphins, and other species. Scientists and conservation groups warn the changes would narrow the definition of harm, require impractically high burdens of […]
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Source: AP News The 2025 World’s Ugliest Dog Contest was held on August 8 at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, California, celebrating canines with delightfully unconventional appearances. The lighthearted event featured a parade of unique dogs, including Little Prince Wonder, an 8-year-old Chinese Crested adored by fans; Truffles, a 6-year-old micro bully ready to charm the crowd; and Nezumi, […]
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Source: New Atlas A study from Eötvös Loránd University examined whether flat-faced (brachycephalic) dog breeds like Pugs and French Bulldogs truly have distinct behaviors or if traits are shaped more by size, training, and owner habits. Researchers surveyed over 5,000 purebred dogs from 90 breeds, grouping them by head shape and assessing eight behavioral traits while accounting […]
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Source: 9 News In Fort Collins, Colorado, residents have reported rabbits with unusual black, tentacle-like growths on their heads and faces. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) identified the cause as a virus that produces wart-like protrusions similar to benign cancerous cells. While the virus can spread among rabbits, officials say it poses no danger to humans, pets, or […]
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Source: The Daytona Beach News Journal The Florida Department of Health has linked raw milk from Keely Farms Dairy in New Smyrna Beach to 21 cases of Campylobacter and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections, with seven hospitalizations and two severe complications. Six of those sickened were children under 10. While drinking raw milk is legal in Florida, selling it […]
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Source: Health News Florida A study from The Ohio State University suggests overweight cats could help us understand weight loss in humans. With six in 10 U.S. cats overweight, researchers placed a group of obese cats on a calorie-restricted diet for 12 weeks, monitoring changes in their gut microbiome through stool samples. They discovered a rise in […]
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Source: KSDK Kansas City-based Bar K, voted USA Today’s No. 1 dog bar in the U.S. in 2024 and dubbed “doggie Disney World” by its CEO, has closed its doors. Known for blending a dog park with a bar and restaurant that catered to both pets and people, Bar K struggled to generate sustainable revenue despite […]
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Source: Business Wire In honor of International Cat Day, CATalyst Council announced a landmark nationwide survey of 40,000 U.S. households to address the “feline care gap” and reshape cat-focused veterinary care. Conducted with industry partners and research firms Forward Group and Kynetec, the study will explore emotional, behavioral, and psychological factors influencing Veterinary decisions, aiming to replace assumptions with […]
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Source: AVMA The AVMA is addressing public concern over rising veterinary care costs by explaining the factors driving increases and how veterinarians work with pet owners to find compassionate, budget-conscious solutions. Economic pressures since the COVID-19 pandemic—such as inflation, higher costs for medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, utilities, and investments in advanced technologies—have affected Veterinary practices. Longer pet lifespans […]
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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, Memphis’s brother Skeets showed similar symptoms—also anemic, with an abnormal heart rhythm—and urgently needed blood transfusions. The Veterinary hospital’s supply was depleted, and […]
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