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Genomic analysis predicts guide dog success
Guide dogs help thousands of people with visual disabilities navigate daily life. While guide dogs provide tremendous benefits, the current training program faces serious inefficiencies, since a large percentage never actually ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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Study finds more than 84% of dogs show signs of fear, anxiety
A dog trembling during a thunderstorm or backing away from a stranger may seem like an isolated reaction—yet new research suggests these moments are far from rare. In fact, the majority of dogs may experience some level of ...
Veterinary medicine
May 14, 2026
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More selective breeding might help flat-faced dogs to breathe easier
Breeding programs could alter heritable dog characteristics to reduce the rates of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), a breathing disorder common in dogs such as Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and Pugs—according ...
Veterinary medicine
May 13, 2026
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For veterinarians in training, AI helps instructors improve feedback
When third-year veterinary students at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University step into the operating room to undertake their inaugural surgery, the energy in the room is palpable: there's excitement, ...
Veterinary medicine
May 13, 2026
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Pet loss is difficult for people—what about for other pets?
I recently lost one of my cocker spaniels, Bobbi. She was fit, healthy and active, but had a catastrophic diagnosis of oral melanoma two months before I had to make the decision that anyone with deeply loved pets dreads.
Veterinary medicine
May 11, 2026
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Study finds airborne testing could help spot equine herpesvirus at major events
Researchers from,the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment have found that air sampling at major equestrian events could offer a new way to monitor for equine herpesviruses. Published ...
Veterinary medicine
May 11, 2026
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More than one in three Norwegian dogs shows signs of tick-borne disease
Ph.D. student Hanne Kloster at the University of Agder (UiA) is behind the first Norwegian study to look at three tick-borne diseases in dogs simultaneously, covering the whole country. The paper is published in the journal ...
Plants & Animals
May 7, 2026
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Dog training choices may reflect owners' ethical views on animals
Whether a dog owner rewards their dog with a treat or corrects it by pulling on the leash is not simply a matter of what they believe to be the most effective training method. According to the study, owners' choice of training ...
Plants & Animals
May 5, 2026
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Climate change increases spillover risk of rodent-borne arenaviruses, study warns
Climate change is likely to drive rodent-borne arenaviruses into parts of South America that have never faced these diseases, putting new communities of people at risk, finds a study from the University of California, Davis. ...
Ecology
May 4, 2026
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Live camel transportation improved by using food as an incentive in place of physical punishment
Around the world, millions of camels are farmed for milk and meat while others are used in leisure activities like racing and riding. Yet the treatment of these animals as livestock can be harsh, especially during transport. ...
Plants & Animals
May 4, 2026
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Digging deeper: How to protect pets from the New World screwworm
Pet owners may be diligent about routine care, but even a minor wound can put animals at risk for dangerous parasites. One parasite that poses a potential threat is the New World screwworm (NWS), a parasitic fly whose larvae ...
Ecology
May 4, 2026
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Understanding canine distemper virus and increased risk during summer
With longer days, warmer weather and a little more breathing room in the schedule, summer often feels like the perfect time to bring home a new dog.
Veterinary medicine
May 3, 2026
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Deadly feline coronavirus variant has been present in the US for more than a decade
Cornell researchers have discovered that a lethal variant of feline coronavirus, previously thought to be limited to a devastating 2023 outbreak in Cyprus that killed thousands of cats, has in fact appeared in the United ...
Veterinary medicine
May 2, 2026
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Biomarkers help crack the code on saving more equine lives
In human and animal medicine, biomarkers are used in several ways, including to diagnose, predict, or monitor health issues. Human health care consumers are familiar with biomarkers as mundane as blood pressure to gauge heart ...
Veterinary medicine
Apr 30, 2026
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Pet cats that roam outdoors can carry similar disease risk as feral cats
A new study led by University of British Columbia researchers has found that pet cats allowed to roam outside unsupervised carry infectious diseases at rates comparable to feral cats, even when they receive veterinary care, ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 29, 2026
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Why your pet reptile 'surfs' the glass or rubs against the barriers of their enclosure
Every day, millions of people watch their pet reptiles run, dig, swim or climb up against the walls of their enclosure. Reptile keepers call this "glass surfing," but among scientists, this conduct is typically considered ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 29, 2026
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Researchers discover new reproductive method that will improve cattle production
There are sure signs of spring on the Canadian Prairies—snow melting, pelicans splashing down in the South Saskatchewan River, and the sight of brand-new calves taking shaky first steps in the field. Behind those brand-new ...
Veterinary medicine
Apr 28, 2026
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Japan startup seeks approval of cat kidney disease treatment
A Japanese startup has filed for approval of a new drug to treat chronic kidney disease in cats, the founder said on Monday, offering hope for a common affliction that currently has no definitive cure.
Veterinary medicine
Apr 27, 2026
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Promising H5N1 vaccine protects dairy calves and mice against severe disease
Researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln have developed a vaccine approach that shows promise in protecting against highly pathogenic bird flu, demonstrating strong efficacy in both mice and cattle. Avian influenza ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 24, 2026
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Is your cat or dog overweight? Why simply feeding less doesn't always help
Overweight and obesity are among the most common conditions veterinarians see in both dogs and cats.
Veterinary medicine
Apr 23, 2026
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Studies offer insight into how owners experience pet loss
Euthanasia rates for stray dogs triple as more animals enter UK shelters
