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A pioneering study investigating the brain activity of dogs during scent detection has unveiled crucial insights into their remarkable olfactory capabilities. Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have developed an optical sensor capable of remote sensing dogs’ […]

For years, therapy dogs have ruled the world of animal-assisted services (AAS), offering stress relief to college students, hospital patients, and those in need of emotional support. But new research suggests that some cats might […]

Bird flu has devastated poultry and dairy farms, and sent the price of eggs soaring in the United States since it was first detected in North America in late 2021.This post was originally published on […]

It took thousands of years to develop the world’s extraordinary range of domesticated farm animals—an estimated 8,800 livestock breeds across 38 farmed species.This post was originally published on this site

Dogs that have oral squamous cell carcinomas often need surgery that disfigures their jaws and lower their quality of life—and in 20% of dogs diagnosed, the cancer has metastasized to a point where surgery is […]

Without the gift of gab, dogs are left to rely on a bark, a tail wag, or, sometimes, even a snarl to communicate with their two-legged companions. However, as we attempt to connect with our […]

Two cats in different households in New York City were infected with bird flu, the city’s health department announced.This post was originally published on this site

Hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder for middle-aged and older cats, but early progression of the disease might fly under the radar for many cat owners.This post was originally published on this site

Playing with a dog for just 15 minutes can significantly reduce a person’s stress, a new study reports.This post was originally published on this site

Cornell researcher Raina Plowright and her team observed that when bats in Australia lost access to their habitat and natural food sources, they sought food on agricultural lands. And when the animals’ diets changed, they […]