Source: The Guardian Pets have unique sleeping habits, often napping for much of the day. Veterinary experts say dogs and cats can rest 40–80% of the time, though “normal” varies by species, age, and environment. Puppies may sleep 18–20 hours daily, adult dogs 12–14, and cats about 12–16. Sleep is vital for pets’ health, supporting memory, […]
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Source: PetSmart PetSmart has launched its 2026 Chief Toy Tester Contest, inviting one cat and one dog (plus their humans) to become official toy testers. Winners will receive $10,000, quarterly product packages of the latest toys, treats, apparel, and gear, and VIPP Treats Rewards status. Over a one-year term, the chosen pets will test and review new PetSmart […]
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Source: AP News Over the past several months, crews successfully relocated hundreds of marine animals—including river otters, sea turtles, manatees, penguins, sharks, and more—from Mote Marine Laboratory’s longtime City Island facility to its new Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) near Sarasota, Florida. The $130 million center, opening Wednesday, features larger, more authentic habitats, including a vast manatee […]
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Source: Chek News Jonathan Monahan, a Canadian chartered professional accountant and lifelong aviation enthusiast, combines his love of flying with animal rescue as a volunteer pilot for Canadian Wings of Rescue, a nonprofit that transports at-risk pets to safety. Monahan, who began flying at age 12 and earned his private pilot’s license over a decade ago, […]
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Source: LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Tiffany Wolf, associate professor at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, exemplifies the One Health approach by linking animal, human, and environmental well-being. A graduate of LSU Vet Med (2002), she began her career studying Minnesota’s declining moose population and now leads collaborative research with Tribal Nations on Chronic […]
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Source: CIDRAP A Clinical Infectious Diseases study revealed genetic evidence linking multidrug-resistant E. coli infections in Massachusetts pets and their owners, marking a potential case of cross-species bacterial transmission. In late 2022, a Veterinary teaching hospital in Worcester County identified a cluster of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) infections in cats and dogs. Months later, similar CPE infections appeared in local […]
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Source: Forbes The most popular cat names of 2025, according to Trusted Housesitters, are Luna, Charlie, Lucy, Bella, Leo, Oliver, Max, Lily, Milo, and Loki. These choices reveal more than trends; they reflect evolving human-animal relationships and cultural influences. Names like Luna evoke softness and mystery, aligning with feline traits, while Leo and Simba connect directly to […]
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Source: CNET Pet experts warn against using Apple AirTags to track pets, citing safety and reliability concerns. Although AirTags are inexpensive Bluetooth trackers designed for personal items, veterinarians like Dr. Shannon Vawter caution that if a pet chews or swallows one, it can cause severe internal injury requiring costly surgery ($2,000–$5,000). The button battery inside can corrode […]
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Source: NPR Illinois The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has reported the state’s first-ever case of Powassan virus, a rare but serious tickborne illness. The infected individual became severely ill, and health officials are investigating whether the exposure occurred in Illinois or elsewhere. Transmitted primarily by the black-legged deer tick, Powassan can cause fever, headache, vomiting, and […]
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Best Buy Bones, Inc. of Mount Morris, Michigan, has recalled four lots of Nature’s Own Pet Chews Bully Bites 1-Pound treats (UPC 739598900750, lots 19379–19382, Best By September 2027) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected 16 oz. bags were distributed from Minnesota and sold in Wisconsin after September 23, 2025. While […]
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Source: The Wichita Eagle A raccoon spotted wandering in daylight recently alarmed the Rose Hill Police Department, prompting a Facebook warning about possible rabies. However, experts say rabies in raccoons is rare in Kansas. Shane Hesting of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks explained that the state only has bat and skunk rabies strains, not the raccoon […]
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Source: Kentucky Lantern Veterinarians and animal welfare advocates in Kentucky are voicing concern over a proposed state regulation that could restrict pop-up Veterinary vaccine clinics in retail stores, limiting access to affordable preventive care in rural areas. The Kentucky Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners proposal would require all treatment areas to be fully enclosed, purpose-built spaces separate […]
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Source: Earth.com A groundbreaking global study has revealed that carnivore movement is far from random, uncovering deep evolutionary differences between dogs and cats. Researchers tracked 1,239 carnivores from 34 species over a decade across six continents, using GPS collars to build the largest dataset of its kind. The findings, published in the Proceedings of the National […]
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Source: Health Leaders Hackensack Meridian Health has partnered with Israeli biotechnology company SpotitEarly to research a groundbreaking method for the early detection of breast cancer using cancer-sniffing dogs combined with artificial intelligence (AI). The study, conducted through the Hennessy Institute for Cancer Prevention and Applied Molecular Medicine, aims to develop a simple, noninvasive diagnostic tool. SpotitEarly’s process involves patients […]
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Source: The Hill Dr. Jane Goodall, the world-renowned chimpanzee researcher, conservationist, and humanitarian, has died at age 91, according to the Jane Goodall Institute. She passed away of natural causes in California while on her U.S. speaking tour. Goodall’s pioneering work began in 1960, when she traveled to Tanzania at age 26 to study chimpanzees, revolutionizing […]
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Source: Health Day A new study presented at the European Respiratory Society meeting in Amsterdam suggests that babies exposed to dogs early in life may have a significantly lower risk of developing childhood asthma. Researchers from the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto analyzed household dust samples from 1,050 Canadian infants, measuring exposure to dog, cat, and bacterial allergens. […]
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Source: WABI 5 Veterinarians across Maine are warning pet owners about a surge in canine Parvovirus cases, a highly contagious and sometimes fatal infection affecting unvaccinated dogs, particularly puppies. Dr. Ai Takeuchi, co-medical director at Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic, said her clinic has seen increased cases from summer into fall. Parvovirus attacks rapidly dividing cells in the […]
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Source: DVM 360 Harbor Point Animal Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina, has been named the 2025 Accredited Practice of the Year (APOY) by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the only accrediting body for Veterinary hospitals in North America. Selected from more than 4,500 accredited hospitals across the U.S. and Canada, Harbor Point was recognized for its excellence […]
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Source: WPXI Rhiannon P. Holeva, 23, of Oakdale, Pennsylvania, has been accused of deleting over $10,000 worth of Veterinary treatment records while working as a receptionist at VCA Wexford Animal Hospital. According to court documents, Holeva allegedly used her employee access to erase 317 records linked to her 11 pets and her father’s three pets, effectively […]
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Source: Gothamist New York City has launched a new $500,000 pilot program to spay and neuter 3,500 cats in Brooklyn, aiming to combat the city’s growing cat overpopulation and assist low-income pet owners. The funding, approved by city lawmakers, will go to Flatbush Cats, a nonprofit specializing in reducing stray cat populations through trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs. […]
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