University of Queensland research has shown the head and neck should be searched first if a dog or cat is suspected of suffering from paralysis tick toxin. The research is published in the Australian Veterinary Journal.
Plants & Animals
Oct 22, 2025
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Taiwan reported its first cases of African swine fever on Wednesday and culled at least 195 pigs from the affected farm. Authorities also ordered a ban on the movement and slaughter of pigs across the island.
Veterinary medicine
Oct 22, 2025
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A high-carbohydrate kibble diet and a low-carbohydrate raw meat-based diet have markedly different effects on dogs' energy metabolism, according to a new study carried out by the DogRisk research group at the University of ...
Veterinary medicine
Oct 21, 2025
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A common human cold sore cream may soon help cats with painful eye infections. Researchers found that 1% penciclovir cream (Fenlips), when applied to cats' eyes, was safe, well-tolerated, and maintained antiviral levels for ...
Veterinary medicine
Oct 20, 2025
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Dogs aren't just our best friends, they're also key allies in the fight against terrorism. Thousands of teams of explosive detection dogs and their handlers work 24/7 at airports, transit systems, cargo facilities, and public ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 16, 2025
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An international study has shown how and when entirely new gene mutations, known as de novo mutations, originate in dogs. A key finding is that higher paternal age increases the number of de novo mutations in puppies. Maternal ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Oct 16, 2025
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E. coli bacteria are typically harmless, but certain strains, known as avian pathogenic E. coli (APEC), can cause serious illness in poultry, leading to significant financial losses and animal welfare issues.
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 14, 2025
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Whether we're talking about animals or humans, gut microbes are essential for health, metabolism and protecting against infection. While captivity is known to alter the gut microbiota of wildlife, the relative influence of ...
Half a million pets are affected by home fires each year, with more than 40,000 of those animals losing their lives, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Veterinary medicine
Oct 10, 2025
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Training animals in captivity is extraordinarily challenging due to a host of factors such as an animal's natural temperament and prior negative experiences with humans. But it is often essential in places like zoos and conservation ...
