Because there is a lack of rigorous long-term studies on declawing cats, the consequences of this practice have been long underestimated. Yet research we conducted in Quebec shows that declawing causes irreversible nerve ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 5, 2025
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Hungarian ethologists have developed the first diagnostic system capable of screening family dogs with suspected ADHD, following the diagnostic principles of human ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder).
Plants & Animals
Sep 4, 2025
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Losing weight is hard. Anyone who has tried to lose weight and keep it off will describe how difficult it can be. If your pet is a little more rotund than is healthy, then helping them regain and retain their waistline can ...
Veterinary medicine
Sep 4, 2025
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In a study of dog foods sold in the U.K., plant-based foods did not fully meet nutritional guidelines—but meat-based and veterinary foods also fell short of being nutritionally complete. Rebecca Brociek of the University ...
Veterinary medicine
Sep 3, 2025
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Many cat owners don't realize that just like humans, cats can suffer from dementia. A recent paper has even found many similarities between feline and human dementia, finding that cognitive impairment may develop in similar ...
Veterinary medicine
Sep 3, 2025
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Researchers have discovered the first genetic mutation associated with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and sudden death in golden retrievers. The work could lead to increased early detection and disease prevention for the ...
Veterinary medicine
Sep 3, 2025
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Something strange happens when two kinds of seals living in the waters around Cape Cod get infected with influenza—harbor seals get sick but gray seals don't.
Ecology
Sep 3, 2025
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In Australia, there are some 5 million pet cats, and several million feral cats that live outdoors and away from human care, with devastating consequences for native wildlife.
Veterinary medicine
Sep 2, 2025
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Alarmingly, veterinarians in Australia are nearly twice as likely to die by suicide compared to the general population, yet there is no national data on suicidality within the profession.
Veterinary medicine
Aug 26, 2025
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For decades, greyhound racing has appeared resilient to welfare concerns. Despite ongoing media exposés about injury rates, training methods, doping and questions about how racing dogs live when they're not on the track or ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 26, 2025
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