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Man's best friend could be the spotted lanternfly's worst enemy

A new study led by Virginia Tech found that volunteer dog-handler teams—made up of everyday people and their pets—can effectively detect the elusive egg masses of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that's damaging ...

Pets can get sunburned too—what you need to know

While there is good awareness of the potential dangers of pets overheating in high temperatures during summer months, recognizing that sunburn itself can be a source of harm is also important.

Scientist's cat, again, helps discover new virus

Pepper, the pet cat who made headlines last year for his role in the discovery of the first jeilongvirus found in the U.S., is at it again. This time, his hunting prowess has contributed to the identification of a new strain ...

New study offers fix for veterinary nurse burnout

Burnout among veterinary nurses can affect the quality of pet care, according to La Trobe University researchers. But a new international study published in the journal Animals has identified how to fix the issue.

Pets get hay fever too: How to spot it and manage it

Summer often brings with it the unmistakable sniffles and sneezes of hay fever. As plants and trees release pollen into the air, many of us start to feel the effects—itchy eyes, runny noses and general discomfort. But hay ...

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Molecular & Computational biology
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Veterinary medicine
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Biotechnology
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Plants & Animals
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Veterinary medicine
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Plants & Animals
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Plants & Animals
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Veterinary medicine
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Veterinary medicine
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Plants & Animals
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Veterinary medicine
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Veterinary medicine
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Plants & Animals
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Veterinary medicine
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Materials Science
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General Physics
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Nanophysics
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Paleontology & Fossils
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Materials Science
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Astronomy
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Quantum Physics
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Earth Sciences
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Condensed Matter
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Plants & Animals
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Archaeology
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Condensed Matter
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Evolution
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General Physics
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Planetary Sciences
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Evolution
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