New research from the University of Liverpool shows that dog owners think many important changes in their older pets are "just old age," when actually they are signs of serious health problems.
Plants & Animals
Apr 15, 2024
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An editorial introducing a special virtual issue of the Equine Veterinary Journal turns the lens on horse owners. The editorial introduces a collection of 20 studies examining horse owner behavior—such as recognizing colic, ...
Veterinary medicine
Oct 5, 2022
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Your dog may like to lick your hand or face, but if you're using a chemotherapy cream that treats certain skin conditions, you should not allow it, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises.
Veterinary medicine
Sep 9, 2022
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A survey of dog owners from across the U.S. shows that when it comes to seeking veterinary care for dogs, barriers to access—including a lack of trust—have more effect on the decision-making process than differences in ...
Veterinary medicine
Jan 25, 2021
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Backyard poultry and small-scale livestock agriculture are a growing trend in the U.S., even in large cities such as Seattle, Portland, Denver and San Francisco. Residents raising backyard poultry and livestock do so for ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 13, 2020
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Recognizing a gap in care for law enforcement K-9s injured on the job, a team of veterinarians, emergency medical services experts and canine handlers has developed protocols for emergency medical service personnel who may ...
Veterinary medicine
Aug 19, 2019
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Recent years have seen a surge in grain-free dog and cat foods, as increasing numbers of pet owners cast aside kibble packed with cheap corn, wheat and barley fillers for what they believe is a healthier alternative.
Veterinary medicine
Jun 28, 2019
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Australia's wildlife is unique and endearing, with many species found nowhere else in the world. Unfortunately, it isn't rare to encounter sick or injured wildlife around your home or by the side of the road. My research, ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 14, 2019
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In 2018, the southern resident killer whale population in the Pacific Northwest's Salish Sea was at its lowest ever. The world watched in September as an orca named Scarlet, or J50, wasted away and died, leaving just 74 of ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 8, 2018
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Orphaned as an infant, three-year-old Patrick takes a wary view of visitors. He crouches low, licks his claws and starts humming—a bear's equivalent of thumb-sucking.
Ecology
May 8, 2018
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