Parasitic worms that infect companion animals such as dogs and cats are more likely to make the leap into humans than other worm species, according to new research from the University of Georgia's Center for the Ecology of ...
Veterinary medicine
Dec 21, 2021
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A new study in the Veterinary Record reveals that pets can be infected with the alpha variant of SARS-CoV-2, which was first detected in southeast England and is commonly known as the UK variant or B.1.1.7. This variant ...
Veterinary medicine
Nov 5, 2021
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Experts in feline behavior and welfare at Nottingham Trent University also found that paying close attention to cats' behavior and body language and thinking about where to stroke them were key when improving interactions ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 28, 2021
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A study led by University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Assistant Professor Erin Lashnits provides new insights into how best to diagnose Bartonella infection in dogs, a common flea-borne disease ...
Veterinary medicine
Jul 16, 2021
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Do you sign your pets' names to your holiday card? Have you ever sent your dog to day care? Do you shop regularly for cat or dog toys? Welcome to a new breed of American family—the multispecies family.
Plants & Animals
Jul 16, 2021
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New research provides evidence that people have transmitted SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to cats during the pandemic in the UK. The study, which is published in Veterinary Record, detected the virus last year ...
Veterinary medicine
Apr 23, 2021
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Is your adorable puppy as bad for the planet as a gas-guzzling SUV?
Environment
Mar 20, 2021
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Animal owners frequently report concerns and worries relating to caring for their animal during the pandemic, new research suggests.
Plants & Animals
Feb 9, 2021
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A new study, involving the University of Cambridge and led by the Pirbright Institute, has identified key genetic changes in SARS-CoV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—that may be responsible for the jump from bats to ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 11, 2021
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Forget buying a dog bed. New research shows that nearly half of pet parents say their pooches co-sleep in their owner's bed.
Plants & Animals
Jan 4, 2021
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