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Doctors in Veterinary, Human Medicine Team to Give Burned Horse a Second Chance
The unlikely pairing of an
equine veterinarian and a
burn surgeon is providing a
second chance at a normal
life for a horse that was
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Helping Pet Owners Make Tough Choices
Perhaps the hardest part of
owning a pet is making
difficult decisions when a
beloved companion becomes
seriously ill. That's why
researchers are developing a
new tool to help people
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Pets May Help Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease
Owning a pet, particularly a
dog, could reduce your risk
of heart disease. It is
unclear whether owning a pet
directly reduces risk.
Despite the likely positive
... > full story
When Dogs Are Most Likely to Pick Up Ticks
It may be slighter later
than expected but spring
finally seems to be upon
us. Unfortunately,
this also means the start of
the tick season, both for
... > full story
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Prenatal Exposure to BPA Affects Fat Tissues in Sheep
June 17, 2013 — New research suggests that fetal exposure to the common environmental chemical bisphenol A, or BPA, causes increased inflammation in fat tissues after birth, which can lead to obesity and metabolic ... > full story -
Dogs, Humans Affected by OCD Have Similar Brain Abnormalities
June 4, 2013 — Another piece of the puzzle to better understand and treat obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) has fallen into place with the publication of new research that shows that the structural brain ... > full story -
Over 80% of Dogs Suffer from Hypothermia After Surgery With Anesthetic
May 21, 2013 — Veterinarians have completed the first global study that clinically documents the prevalence of hypothermia in dogs after surgery and after diagnostic tests that require anesthetic. The 83.6% of the ... > full story -
Gene Identified, Responsible for a Spectrum of Disorders Affecting the Bones and Connective Tissue
May 9, 2013 — Researchers have identified a gene that when mutated is responsible for a spectrum of disorders affecting the bones and connective tissue. This finding opens new avenues for research into a diagnosis ... > full story -
Vets and Medical Doctors Should Team Up to Tackle Diseases Transmitted from Animals to Humans
April 23, 2013 — A new study analyses the impact of animal brucellosis and bovine tuberculosis (BTB) on animals and people in urban, peri-urban and rural Niger. The World Health Organization (WHO) ranks them as major ... > full story -
'Chink in the Armor' of Schmallenberg Virus Identified
April 17, 2013 — A key building block in the Schmallenberg virus could be targeted by anti-viral drugs, according to a new ... > full story -
Spayed or Neutered Dogs Live Longer
April 17, 2013 — Many dog owners have their pets spayed or neutered to help control the pet population, but new research suggests the procedure could add to the length of their lives and alter the risk of specific ... > full story -
Molecular Techniques Are 'Man's New Best Friend' in Pet Obesity Research
April 11, 2013 — Molecular biology technologies are making the mechanisms underlying the pet obesity epidemic more easily ... > full story -
More Fat, Less Protein Improves Canine Olfactory Abilities
March 27, 2013 — From sniffing out bombs and weapons to uncovering criminal evidence, dogs can help save lives and keep the peace. Now, researchers have uncovered how to improve dogs' smelling skills through diet, by ... > full story -
Discovery May Explain How Prion Diseases Spread Between Different Types of Animals
March 11, 2013 — Medical researchers have made a discovery that may explain how prion diseases, like chronic wasting disease and mad cow disease, adapt in order to spread between various types of ... > full story
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