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by Editor | Jul 4, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Science.Org An estimated 59,000 people die from rabies annually, primarily from dog bites in rural low- and middle-income countries. Researchers have used Google Street View and citizen scientists to track stray dogs in Arequipa, Peru, where most of the... read more
by Editor | Jul 3, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: KTVQ As fireworks light up Billings, pet owners, like Mandi Smith, brace for their pets’ reactions. Smith’s 13-year-old dog, Scooter, suffers from a heart condition and becomes extremely stressed by fireworks, often hiding in dark, low places.... read more
by Editor | Jul 3, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Wyoming News Mark Ditmer, a U.S. Forest Service research ecologist, conducted an experiment in the Bridger-Teton National Forest using a custom-made boombox to study wildlife responses to human recreation sounds. Published in “Current Biology,”... read more
by Editor | Jul 1, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: AVMA News Managing chronic pain in cats should involve both pharmacological and environmental approaches. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) play a crucial role in this multimodal strategy, but their use requires careful consideration. To guide... read more
by Editor | Jul 1, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: NY Times The rising cost of Veterinary care reflects significant changes in the industry, driven by pet owners’ growing attachment to their animals and willingness to spend more on their health. Traditional Veterinary practices, once focused on basic... read more
by Editor | Jun 16, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Forbes Since the pandemic, pet ownership has surged, with 66% of the U.S. population now owning pets, and nearly half a billion pet owners globally across the U.S., EU, and China. This increase has strained the Veterinary system, which already faces a... read more
by Editor | Jun 16, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: PR Newswire The U.S. House Agriculture Committee has passed a $1.5 trillion Farm Bill, which the ASPCA criticizes for its negative impact on animal welfare. The bill overturns state and local animal protection laws, jeopardizes farm animals and fails to... read more
by Editor | Jun 15, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Texas A&M Today Researchers at Texas A&M’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences have found that proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), typically used to treat heartburn and acid reflux, may also be effective against cancer and immune... read more
by Editor | Jun 14, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: The Dog People A survey by Rover comparing 1,000 pet parents with 1,000 non-pet owners reveals significant lifestyle differences. Pet parents are generally happier, exercise more, and feel more loved than those without pets. They spend more time outdoors,... read more
by Editor | Jun 10, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Tampa Bay Times Veterinarian Juan Campos Krauer at the University of Florida is investigating why Central Florida has become a leprosy hotspot. Examining roadkill armadillos, Krauer collects tissue samples to test for Hansen’s disease, a rare illness in the... read more
by Editor | Jun 9, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: WLKY Kentucky is addressing a Veterinary shortage in rural areas with a new financial incentive. Over 80 of Kentucky’s 120 counties are underserved, especially lacking livestock vets, causing an overwhelming workload. Urban areas attract more... read more
by Editor | Jun 7, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Newsweek Florida animal control officials have issued a warning about a scam targeting owners of lost pets. The Palm Beach County Department of Public Safety’s Animal Care and Control division (PBC ACC) reported that scammers are contacting pet owners,... read more
by Editor | Jun 6, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: yahoo! news A Georgia family experienced a rare event when their horse, Tilly, unexpectedly gave birth to twin foals. Despite numerous Veterinary checks, the twins were not detected during Tilly’s pregnancy. Twin births in horses are extremely uncommon,... read more
by Editor | Jun 5, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: dvm360 Visiting the Veterinary clinic can be stressful for cats, their owners, and veterinary professionals. Stress and anxiety in cats can deter owners from seeking necessary care. While medications like gabapentin can help, some clinics and shelters use... read more
by Editor | Jun 5, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: dvm360 Vivani Medical’s long-term drug delivery system, OKV-119, typically used for managing obesity and diabetes in humans, has been tested in cats for obesity and diabetes management. A study published in BMC Veterinary Research examined the effects... read more
by Editor | Jun 3, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: The Guardian Otter 841, known for her surfboard-stealing antics in northern California, has resurfaced at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz after several months. Identified by her blue tag, she gained fame last year when photographer Mark Woodward shared images of... read more
by Editor | Jun 2, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: HealthDay The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard chickens, with 109 cases reported across 29 states. Among those affected, 33 individuals have been hospitalized, though no... read more
by Editor | Jun 1, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: LiveScience Feral “super pigs” in Canada, a mix of domestic swine and wild boar, may soon invade the northern U.S., according to a new study. Introduced to Canada in the late 1980s, these pigs thrived despite harsh winters and have high... read more
by Editor | May 31, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: Tampa Bay Times In Gainesville, veterinarian Juan Campos Krauer of the University of Florida examines a dead armadillo for signs of infection, suspecting it may carry leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease. Florida has seen a rise in leprosy cases,... read more
by Editor | May 31, 2024 | Animal Health News
Source: AVMA News U.S. public health officials are alerting veterinarians about antifungal-resistant ringworm infections caused by Trichophyton indotineae, a highly infectious fungus. Emerging a decade ago in the Indian subcontinent, this fungus is now a global... read more
