Kimalu (KEE-ma-loo), a 12-year-old female beluga whale, is resting comfortably following a historic procedure at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium. On Tuesday, July 1, Kimalu, who was born at Shedd, underwent a first-of-its-kind surgery ...
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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 ...
Veterinary medicine
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During the COVID-19 pandemic when many were stuck at home, people adopted more pets than average, but then struggled to find adequate veterinary care. Kayla Pasteur of Purdue University, U.S., and colleagues reported these ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 2, 2025
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A groundbreaking idea from a University of Alberta scientist could finally crack the code behind one of the most stubborn diseases in the dairy industry—and lead to a new understanding of human health.
Veterinary medicine
Jul 2, 2025
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A joint team led by researchers from the University of New South Wales has revealed the alarming impact of heat waves on pet dogs.
Veterinary medicine
Jul 1, 2025
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Washington State University researchers have discovered how the bacteria that cause anaplasmosis and Lyme disease hijack cellular processes in ticks to ensure their survival and spread to new hosts, including humans.
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 30, 2025
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Keep your pets safe this Independence Day and throughout the hot summer months. Independence Day celebrations and soaring temperatures can be dangerous for pets.
Veterinary medicine
Jun 30, 2025
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The infectious and multi-resistant cattle disease Salmonella Dublin can be fatal to both humans and animals and causes significant losses for farmers. Although Denmark has attempted to eradicate the disease since 2008, it ...
Veterinary medicine
Jun 30, 2025
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Epilepsy and dyskinesia are canine neurological disorders with overlapping clinical symptoms. An international team, led by Professor Andrea Fischer, neurologist at LMU's Small Animal Clinic, and Professor Hannes Lohi, molecular ...
Veterinary medicine
Jun 27, 2025
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Whether you feed bread to ducks at the local pond or hang a bird feeder on your back porch, the food you're offering wild birds plays a role in their ability to tolerate infection. New research from the University of Arkansas ...
Plants & Animals
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