A researcher at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has found that more than 99% of dogs in the United States show behaviors that are potentially problematic, with the top categories ...
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A new strain of a highly pathogenic bird flu known as H7N9 has surfaced at a poultry farm in Mississippi where chickens are raised for breeding.
Veterinary medicine
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Scent is how dogs largely experience the world, a lot like the way we humans rely on sight. We know little about how dogs interpret scent, but thanks to a recent study, we may be getting closer to understanding what a dog's ...
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Apr 1, 2025
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A pioneering study investigating the brain activity of dogs during scent detection has unveiled crucial insights into their remarkable olfactory capabilities. Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have developed an optical sensor ...
Biotechnology
Mar 18, 2025
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Without the gift of gab, dogs are left to rely on a bark, a tail wag, or, sometimes, even a snarl to communicate with their two-legged companions. However, as we attempt to connect with our canine friends, understanding the ...
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Mar 17, 2025
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Dogs have many jobs, but one you may not expect is identifying grapevines coated in a destructive and highly contagious fungus. Although dogs can detect serious vine infections by smell, scientists don't know exactly what ...
Veterinary medicine
Mar 23, 2025
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Playing with a dog for just 15 minutes can significantly reduce a person's stress, a new study reports.
Plants & Animals
Mar 14, 2025
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A controversial proposal from U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to let bird flu naturally spread through poultry farms is raising alarms among scientists, who say the move could be inhumane ...
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Mar 19, 2025
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Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder for middle-aged and older cats, but early progression of the disease might fly under the radar for many cat owners.
Veterinary medicine
Mar 14, 2025
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Domestic cats have been living alongside humans for an estimated 10,000 years, first as rodent control and then as the couch-warmers we know and love. A far cry from the lone-predator lifestyle of their ancestors, today millions ...
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