Orlando confirms avian flu to blame for Lake Eola swan deaths as toll hits 19
The number of swans that have died in the avian flu outbreak at Orlando's Lake Eola Park has spiked to 19, city officials said Monday.
The number of swans that have died in the avian flu outbreak at Orlando's Lake Eola Park has spiked to 19, city officials said Monday.
Ecology
Jan 6, 2026
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An international working group of canine cognition experts has released a set of guidelines for veterinarians to use in diagnosing and monitoring canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CCDS), or canine dementia. The guidelines ...
Veterinary medicine
Jan 5, 2026
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Imagine walking your dog on a warm summer day. They've just run off the path to sniff in some long grass, maybe eat some kangaroo poo. Suddenly, there is a yelp and you see a snake slither away. With panic rising, you realize ...
Veterinary medicine
Jan 5, 2026
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Dog owners in seven states are being warned to check their pantries after a recall was issued for certain dog treats that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Veterinary medicine
Jan 5, 2026
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California wildlife authorities are urging residents of a small Central California town to lock up their pets and secure livestock following a series of mountain lion attacks.
Ecology
Jan 5, 2026
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Preliminary analysis rules out a lab leak as the cause of an African swine fever outbreak that has rocked Spain's lucrative pork industry, but further tests are needed, authorities said Tuesday.
Veterinary medicine
Dec 30, 2025
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A dozen of the iconic swans that live in the heart of downtown Orlando, Florida, have died in recent days of an unknown cause, leading officials to suspect that bird flu is to blame.
Veterinary medicine
Dec 29, 2025
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Fifty years ago, Cile Holloway attended a national animal welfare conference and realized there was nobody working on legislation to improve the lives of animals in Texas.
Veterinary medicine
Dec 29, 2025
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Humans and dogs have been living together side by side for thousands of years, so you would think we know everything about our four-legged friends by now. But we may not understand them as well as we think we do.
What's the value of one animal? When a wild animal is found badly injured, the most humane option is often euthanasia to prevent further suffering. That's what usually happens, and often for good reason. Even when the resources ...
Plants & Animals
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