Bondi, an 8-month-old toy poodle, had just returned from a walk when he began stumbling. His head wobbled and soon he could barely stand, so his owner, Colleen Briggs, rushed him to the vet.
Plants & Animals
May 2, 2023
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Australia has a global reputation for being tough on biosecurity. There are strict rules around the import and export of both native and exotic species. Security is tight, and advanced screening technology commonplace at ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 26, 2023
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April is recognized as National Heartworm Awareness Month as a reminder to protect our furry friends against heartworm disease before mosquito season peaks during the summer.
Veterinary medicine
Apr 21, 2023
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Evidence that multidrug-resistant bacteria are being passed between pet cats and dogs and their owners will be presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Copenhagen, ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 14, 2023
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When exotic species such as parrots, snakes, monkeys or aquarium fishes are kept as pets, this may lead to unsustainable trade and negatively impact the conservation of these species globally. Understanding what drives demand ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 21, 2023
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Parasiticides are commonly applied as 'spot-on' treatments on dogs and cats to prevent or kill fleas or ticks, but they contain toxic chemicals that are making it into UK rivers and ponds, particularly in urban areas. In ...
Ecology
Mar 20, 2023
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PET—the plastic used to make bottles, for example—is ubiquitous in our natural environment. In a joint study, scientists from Leipzig University and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) investigated the ...
Biochemistry
Mar 8, 2023
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About one in three Canadian households have adopted a pet since the start of the pandemic. Around one-third of these are first-time pet owners. These "pandemic pets," along with their pre-pandemic counterparts, have brought ...
Social Sciences
Mar 3, 2023
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In the wake of natural disasters like wildfires that have destroyed whole communities with alarming speed, some folks are focused on the beloved pets left behind—and how to save others in the future.
Veterinary medicine
Feb 13, 2023
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For anyone with a pet, you'll know how much happiness they can bring to your life. Pets are part of the family—which is why, as someone who shares their life with a companion animal, it's been so hard to hear about the ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 9, 2023
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