Keeping human foods away from pets is one way to avoid emergency veterinary hospital runs during Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or New Year’s.
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Treating companion animals like cats and dogs for cancer can bring us closer to a cure for humans.
Since canine arthritis can’t be cured, the goal of treatment in dogs is to reduce inflammation to increase comfort and improve a dog’s quality of life.
If you’re interested in the history, traits and skills of these amazing dogs – and perhaps have wondered about owning one yourself – here’s what you need to know.
Dogs can only sweat on their paw pads, which is not a lot of use when it comes to shedding body heat.
The presence of multi drug-resistant bacteria in goats and sheep in southwest Nigeria may be due to regular use of antibiotics and unhygienic practices by farmers.
For the endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, every individual matters. A team of veterinarians and biologists has formed a network along the Gulf Coast to save injured sea turtles and the species.
Nigeria needs more veterinary doctors to improve agricultural production, disease prevention, wildlife conservation and the health of animals in the security sector
Patting, shoeing, grooming, feeding, and even putting them in a stable - the list of seemingly benign human interactions that can confuse or upset horses is surprisingly long. On the eve of the official Horse’s Birthday, we explain why.
Veterinarians are already at risk of emotional distress and burnout. The experiences of an Alberta veterinary practice shows COVID-19 is having a further impact.
Epidemiologists focus on diseases among groups of people. They also study the spread of disease among animals.
Biologists capture and collar coyotes in urban Los Angeles in order to study the effectiveness of ‘hazing’ as a wildlife management tool.
Have a cat who just loves to scratch? Declawing is a major surgery that comes with serious long-term side effects – and it might not solve the problem anyway.
Horses can stand on three legs and rest the other leg. They can change the leg they rest so that all of their legs get a chance to have a break.
Different councils and different rescue organisations can have different rules about how long they can keep animals.
Vets can often grapple with ‘convenience euthanasia’, where a client brings in a pet because it may, for instance, interfere with their lifestyle.
Pets can be influenced by the personality traits of their owners, something veterinarians could use to help them diagnoise any pet problems.
Backyard burial for your beloved animals raises some surprising problems.
If dogs are bred with known health disorders, what role should vets play in discouraging potential owners from animals that could cost them both financially and emotionally?
Travel can come with danger, so dogs have mostly evolved to avoid being over-adventurous. That said, dogs may see some kinds of travel as a chance to find things they want – like food or a mate.
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Professor of Animal Behaviour and Welfare, University of New England
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Postdoctoral researcher, University of Sydney
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Professor and Head of Department, Psychology and Counselling, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University
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Lecturer, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Digital Ethics, Centre for AI and Digital Ethics, School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer in Organisation Studies, The Open University
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Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide
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Professor of Organisation Studies, Lancaster University
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Clinical Instructor of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University
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Lecturer, School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University
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Honorary Affiliate, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, The University of Queensland
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Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor in Community Practice, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
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Associate Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine, Mississippi State University
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Assistant Clinical Professor of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University
