Genetic cause of feline atherosclerosis identified

Researchers from the University of Helsinki and the Folkhälsan Research Center have identified the genetic cause of atherosclerosis, an arterial disease occurring in cats. The discovery may help prevent the incidence of the ...

Q&A: What do you do if your dog ingests cocaine?

Dr. Jake Johnson, cardiology resident at North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, is the author of a recent article published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science. Here, he discusses his findings and ...

Model reroutes livestock trucks to reduce risk of infection

A new study from North Carolina State University looked at reducing between-farm infections by modeling a new way of routing the trucks that transport feed and livestock between pig farms and from farms to market. The rerouting ...

New network could help predict health problems in dogs

A network analysis of more than 26,000 dogs and their health conditions helps reveal which diseases tend to go together, providing data that veterinarians and researchers can use to help treat the problems that dogs face, ...

What to know about alleviating interdigital cysts in dogs

Between going on walks, running to the door, and jumping on the couch, many dogs spend most of their day on their feet. But when a dog's routine suddenly slows down, owners might not realize that the problem could be related ...

Why racehorses might hold the key to saving human lives

After a routine gallop on the morning of October 31 2023, the American thoroughbred racehorse Practical Move collapsed and died. A necropsy—the animal equivalent of a human autopsy—suggested sudden cardiac death.

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