Fido and Spot may not have to cower under the bed this summer when fireworks and thunderstorms hit, thanks to the first prescription veterinary medicine for treating anxiety over loud noises—a widespread problem that causes ...
Plants & Animals
May 16, 2016
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Soon you can find out what your cat's meow, purr, growling or hissing means. A new research project will investigate how cats talk with us humans – and how we speak to them.
Plants & Animals
Apr 28, 2016
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Small-scale electricity systems provide uneven benefits and limited service options, according to a new study published today from researchers at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and the World ...
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 26, 2016
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The owners of nearly half a million polluting Volkswagens in the U.S. will have the option of selling them back to the company or getting them repaired at VW's expense, under a deal announced Thursday by a federal judge.
Business
Apr 21, 2016
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Apple has often touted the millions of consumers who have switched from Windows PCs to Macs and from Android devices to iPhones.
Consumer & Gadgets
Apr 6, 2016
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Over the last 28 years, pet owners in Australia have favoured smaller pedigree dogs with shorter and wider heads, according to a study published in the open access journal, Canine Genetics and Epidemiology. The popularity ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 4, 2016
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Hot cross buns and chocolate may be sweet treats for humans, but experts warn that Easter is a deadly time for pets.
Plants & Animals
Mar 23, 2016
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Reported dog attacks on guide dogs have risen significantly over a five year period, finds a study published online in the journal Veterinary Record.
Plants & Animals
Mar 3, 2016
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Cat owners the world over are familiar with their pets' individual personalities, habits and preferences, and are adept at spotting when their feline friends' behaviour differs from the norm. However, understanding what these ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 26, 2016
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Recent reports of an increase in canine influenza virus (CIV) diagnoses have pet owners worried and alarmed. Richard Meadows, Curators Distinguished Teaching Professor of Small Animal Community Practice Medicine at the University ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 23, 2016
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