Some dogs show behaviors towards their toys that resemble behavioral addictions in humans, such as gambling and internet gaming, according to a study of 105 dogs published in Scientific Reports.
Plants & Animals
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The world's first vaccine trial against elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV)—a leading cause of death in young Asian elephants—is safe and triggers a strong virus-fighting immune response, according to an international ...
Biotechnology
Oct 3, 2025
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Foal pneumonia is one of the leading causes of disease and death in foals, with severe cases being most commonly caused by the bacterium Rhodococcus equi (R. equi).
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 25, 2025
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An analysis of commercial raw cat foods has detected disease-causing microbes, including some that are resistant to antibiotics, creating risks for both pets and their owners, according to a new study.
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 24, 2025
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Bird flu hits cats particularly hard. Just last week, an infected cat was euthanized in California after eating raw pet food. But a University of Maryland-led study appearing in One Health shows promising results when an ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 18, 2025
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A study published in Current Biology by the Department of Ethology at Eötvös Loránd University reveals that dogs with a vocabulary of toy names—known as Gifted Word Learners—can extend learned labels to entirely new objects, ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 18, 2025
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A new Virginia Tech study published in PLOS One establishes a crucial baseline for understanding dog behavior on a large scale.
Plants & Animals
Sep 10, 2025
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Hungarian ethologists have developed the first diagnostic system capable of screening family dogs with suspected ADHD, following the diagnostic principles of human ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder).
Plants & Animals
Sep 4, 2025
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In a study of dog foods sold in the U.K., plant-based foods did not fully meet nutritional guidelines—but meat-based and veterinary foods also fell short of being nutritionally complete. Rebecca Brociek of the University ...
Veterinary medicine
Sep 3, 2025
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How is an animal feeling at a given moment? Humans have long recognized certain well-known behavior like a cat hissing as a warning, but in many cases we've had little clue of what's going on inside an animal's head.
Biotechnology
Aug 25, 2025
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