Phys.org – Pets & Veterinary Medicine

Whether we’re talking about animals or humans, gut microbes are essential for health, metabolism and protecting against infection. While captivity is known to alter the gut microbiota of wildlife, the relative influence of diet, genetics […]

Half a million pets are affected by home fires each year, with more than 40,000 of those animals losing their lives, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.This post was originally published on this site

Some dogs show behaviors towards their toys that resemble behavioral addictions in humans, such as gambling and internet gaming, according to a study of 105 dogs published in Scientific Reports.This post was originally published on […]

Training animals in captivity is extraordinarily challenging due to a host of factors such as an animal’s natural temperament and prior negative experiences with humans. But it is often essential in places like zoos and […]

A study in Medical and Veterinary Entomology has investigated whether Culicoides biting midges—tiny insects that can carry serious livestock viruses—are being accidentally exported from Africa to Europe in shipments of cut flowers.This post was originally […]

If you want to keep a shark healthy, you must first define what healthy is.This post was originally published on this site

A Michigan pet treat company is recalling some bags of dog chews after they were found to be contaminated with Salmonella, which can sicken both pets and people.This post was originally published on this site

From using moon rovers that encourage predators to hunt and forage in packs, to applying state-of-the-art algorithms to try and understand the facial expressions of Sumatran orangutans, artificial intelligence and robotics are giving zookeepers and […]

As many dog owners can attest, their four-legged companions are delightful and loving. But for others, their animals have an aggressive side, such as biting and attacking strangers, which may ultimately lead to them having […]

A two-year research investigation led by QUT has revealed horses can be exposed to a banned anabolic steroid through hay and pasture weeds, potentially causing positive drug tests for innocent riders and horses.This post was […]