Phys.org – Pets & Veterinary Medicine

Many of us as children may have wondered what’s going on inside the mind of an animal—what are they thinking and feeling? Most animal researchers study science because of their fascination with animals, but for […]

Birth rates are declining worldwide, while dog parenting practices are gaining popularity. What does this growing “furry children” trend reveal about our societies?This post was originally published on this site

A pair of studies from North Carolina State University looked for biomarkers and genetic markers of a syndrome associated with skull malformations common in Cavalier King Charles spaniels (CKCS) and other toy breeds. The findings […]

The bond between Amy Amos and her 9-year-old bullmastiff, Phina, runs deep.This post was originally published on this site

Cats have a long history with humans, going back more than 9,000 years. Attracted to human settlements by the rodents that plagued (sometimes literally) our ancestors, cats ingratiated themselves as useful mousers and slowly domesticated […]

Scientists have confirmed that there is something unique about ginger-hued domestic felines. In a new study, Stanford Medicine researchers have discovered the long-posited but elusive genetic mutation that makes orange cats orange—and it appears to […]

Dog vaccination programs are a highly effective way to control and, ultimately, eliminate rabies; however, new research has shown just how detrimental geographical gaps in vaccine coverage can be for virus control.This post was originally […]

What do chickens and people with a common reproductive disorder have in common? More than one might think—and a widely-used diabetes medication might just be the surprising link.This post was originally published on this site

It’s spring, the birds are migrating and bird flu (H5N1) is rapidly evolving into the possibility of a human pandemic. Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Public Health have published a comprehensive review […]

A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem reveals the complex and often contradictory public attitudes toward Israel’s free-roaming cat population. While many Israelis routinely feed stray cats, a large majority also support reducing […]