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31 Oct
When This Black Cat Crossed His Path, It Was a Lucky Day for Medicine

When This Black Cat Crossed His Path, It Was a Lucky Day for Medicine

When a black cat named Pepper dropped a dead mouse on the carpet at his owner's feet on a day back in May 2021, neither of them knew then that it would alert scientists to the arrival of an exotic virus to the United States.

Pepper is a skilled hunter who regularly leave...

29 Oct
AI Might Help Pick Up Heart Trouble in Dogs

AI Might Help Pick Up Heart Trouble in Dogs

Artificial intelligence can accurately detect heart murmurs in dogs, a new study finds.

The AI program detects heart murmurs in canines with 90% accuracy, similar to the accuracy of expert cardiologists, researchers report.

And in more than half the cases tested, t...

18 Oct
An Ill Kitten in Nebraska Sparked Efforts to Stamp Out Rabies' Spread

An Ill Kitten in Nebraska Sparked Efforts to Stamp Out Rabies' Spread

The 2023 illness and death in Nebraska of a stray kitten infected with rabies set off a large-scale effort to discover how the feline became infected in the first place.

That's because the strain of rabies the 6-week old kitten carried had never been detected so far west...

02 Oct
George the Frenchie's Cancer Journey May Help Other Dogs and Even Children

George the Frenchie's Cancer Journey May Help Other Dogs and Even Children

The short but much-loved life of a French bulldog named George leaves a legacy of learning for those who care for animals and humans.

George's owner Louis Tavares, of Windemere, Fla., brought him to doctors at the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine&rs...

25 Sep
Answers Company Recalls Raw Dog Food Due to Salmonella, Listeria Threat

Answers Company Recalls Raw Dog Food Due to Salmonella, Listeria Threat

A raw diet pet food company is recalling cartons of frozen beef and chicken dog food that could be tainted with salmonella or listeria germs.

Answers Pet Food announced the recall this week a...

20 Sep
Caring for Horses Could Help Veterans Battling PTSD

Caring for Horses Could Help Veterans Battling PTSD

A cavalry of sorts can come to the rescue of combat veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new study says.

Combat veterans who regularly care for horses experience an easing of their PTSD symptoms, as well as an overall improved mental outlook, ...

18 Sep
Therapy Dogs Can Ease Nurses', Doctors' Stress, Too

Therapy Dogs Can Ease Nurses', Doctors' Stress, Too

Therapy dogs can help boost the spirits of health care workers in the same way they brighten the moods of hospital patients, a new study shows.

 The furry, four-legged friends reduced emotional exhaustion and

05 Sep
Both Dogs and Cats Can Love a Game of 'Fetch,' Study Finds

Both Dogs and Cats Can Love a Game of 'Fetch,' Study Finds

'Fetch': It's not just for dogs.

New research finds that lots of cats -- 41% -- love retrieving toys tossed by their human.

“Although cats and dogs are very different in many aspects of their behavior and in how they ended up being companion animals, we find...

20 Aug
CDC Warns Again of Salmonella Danger From Baby Turtles

CDC Warns Again of Salmonella Danger From Baby Turtles

Tiny turtles are the cause of a outbreak of 51 cases of salmonella in 21 states, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday.

In almost half of cases, the illness has been so s...

07 Aug
Miscarriages in Horses Offer Insights to Help Prevent Human Miscarriages

Miscarriages in Horses Offer Insights to Help Prevent Human Miscarriages

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 7, 2024 (HeathDay News) -- Researchers are gleaning important insights into miscarriages in women from an longtime four-legged friend: horses.

It shouldn't come as a surprise, since female horses have long pregnancies (11 months) and embryos of both speci...

22 Jul
Scientists May Have Stopped a Form of Inherited Blindness in Dogs

Scientists May Have Stopped a Form of Inherited Blindness in Dogs

In her youth, Shola, an English Shepherd Dog, was a member of the Edale Mountain Rescue Team, a corps of U.K. pooches charged with helping hurt and stranded hikers.

But Shola was retired as part of the Rescue Team after a rare genetic disease affecting dogs, called prog...

22 Jul
Dogs Can Smell Your Stress and Make Choices Based on It

Dogs Can Smell Your Stress and Make Choices Based on It

Dogs can sniff out whether a human is stressed or relaxed, new research suggests, and that sensory feedback appears to influence canine emotions and choices.

The dog doesn't even have to know the human well to interpret odor in this way, the British researchers noted.

19 Jul
Fat Cats Purrfect for Studying Obesity in Humans

Fat Cats Purrfect for Studying Obesity in Humans

Pudgy with a purpose: Fat cats could help humans better understand the way gut bacteria influences conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes, a new study claims.

Food-related changes in obese cats’ gut microbiome have striking similarities to the way diet affect...

17 Jun
Pet Bearded Dragons Pose Salmonella Danger, CDC Warns

Pet Bearded Dragons Pose Salmonella Danger, CDC Warns

Lizards called bearded dragons may not breathe fire, but they can be a source of one nasty infection: Salmonella.

So warned the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in a health advisory on Fr...

13 Jun
Diphtheria-Like Germ Can Be Passed Between People and Pets

Diphtheria-Like Germ Can Be Passed Between People and Pets

The first two cases of a diphtheria-like illness being transmitted in the United States between people and their pets have been reported in Utah and Colorado.

The respiratory illnesses occurred in 2022 and 2023 and involved the Corynebacterium ulceran bacterium...

13 Jun
Pairing Up Shelter Dogs Can Raise Their Odds for Adoption

Pairing Up Shelter Dogs Can Raise Their Odds for Adoption

Shelter dogs do better with a buddy, a new study finds.

Dogs show fewer signs of stress and are adopted more quickly if paired up with another canine rather than housed by themselves, researchers found.

"Despite being a social species, dogs are often housed alone i...

05 Jun
Service Dogs Work Wonders for Veterans With PTSD: Study

Service Dogs Work Wonders for Veterans With PTSD: Study

Military veterans often struggle with their mental health once their service ends, but the first clinical trial of its kind has found that having a service dog helps lower the risk of PTSD for these former soldiers.

Veterans paired with a service dog had 66% lower odds o...

28 May
CDC Warns Again of Salmonella Tied to Backyard Poultry

CDC Warns Again of Salmonella Tied to Backyard Poultry

Backyard chickens are causing outbreaks of salmonella across the United States, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns.

About 109 people in 29 states have gotten sick from salmonella after touching or caring for backyard poultry, the CDC said in a

17 May
Leptospirosis: What Every Dog Owner Should Know

Leptospirosis: What Every Dog Owner Should Know

Mice, rats and other wildlife can pick up bacteria called leptospira from water or soil and excrete it in urine.

If your dog contacts any soil or water contaminated by the germ (especially if they have an open wound) they can easily develop a potentially deadly...

08 May
Dogs Brought to U.S. Must Be Microchipped, Older Than 6 Months: CDC

Dogs Brought to U.S. Must Be Microchipped, Older Than 6 Months: CDC

Dogs brought into the United States from abroad must be compliant with new rules to help fight rabies in this country, according to updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued Wednesday. 

"Starting on August 1, 2024, all dogs entering...

06 May
Avoid Some 'Project Watson' Dog Eye Wipes Due to Infection Danger

Avoid Some 'Project Watson' Dog Eye Wipes Due to Infection Danger

Pets and pet owners who come into contact with Bausch & Lomb's "Project Watson" dog eye wipes could be at risk for infection if the products come from certain lots.

The wipes are used to clean a dog's eyelids, but two specific lots (numbers A09050 and A10055, printed...

29 Apr
Dogs Can Get Lyme Disease, Too

Dogs Can Get Lyme Disease, Too

People worry about contracting Lyme disease from ticks, but they should be concerned for their furry friends as well, veterinarians say.

Dogs throughout the United States are increasingly vulnerable to the tick-borne illness, say experts from the Virginia-Maryland Colleg...

26 Apr
A Stolen Dog Feels Like Losing a Child, Study Finds

A Stolen Dog Feels Like Losing a Child, Study Finds

The emotional turmoil caused by a stolen dog is akin to that of a parent losing a child, a new study finds.

The findings support ...

15 Apr
Pets Are Passing Drug-Resistant 'Superbugs' to Their Owners

Pets Are Passing Drug-Resistant 'Superbugs' to Their Owners

Dogs and cats can pass antibiotic-resistant bacteria to their owners, raising concerns that household pets could be contributing to the world's antibiotics crisis, a new study says.

Cases of these "superbugs"being passed between sick dogs and cats and their healthy owner...

11 Apr
Rare Fungal Infection Reported in Two Cats, Vet Tech

Rare Fungal Infection Reported in Two Cats, Vet Tech

A rare fungal infection has been diagnosed in two cats and a vet tech who treated one of the animals, a new report warns.

The three cases -- discovered in Kansas in late 2022 and early 2023 -- were caused by a fungus called Sporothrix schenckii, researchers from...

02 Apr
Playtime, Being Social Helps a Dog's Aging Brain, Study Finds

Playtime, Being Social Helps a Dog's Aging Brain, Study Finds

As their aging brains shrink, older dogs can suffer the same memory and thinking problems as many older humans do.

But dogs are just like humans in another way -- playtime and social activities can help preserve their brain function, a new study finds.

Exercising, ...

27 Mar
Animals Catch More Viruses From Us Than We Do From Them

Animals Catch More Viruses From Us Than We Do From Them

People worry about deadly viruses leaping from animals into humans, but a new study suggests that wildlife is more at risk than humans are.

Roughly twice as many viruses pass from humans to animals than the other way around, researchers report March 25 in the journal

25 Mar
Your Dog May Understand Words for Certain Objects

Your Dog May Understand Words for Certain Objects

It's well-known that dogs can learn words for spoken commands like "sit,""stand"and "heel."

But a new study has found they also can tell their "ball-ball"from their "dolly,""teddy,""chewy"or "squeaky squeak."

Brain scans reveal that dogs generally know that certain...

22 Mar
Can I Get Sick From My Pet?

Can I Get Sick From My Pet?

Cuddly, friendly, fun: Your pet brings so much to your life, but experts warn that, in rare cases, they can also bring illness.

The health benefits of pet ownership are many, noted Dr. Stacey Rose, an asso...

19 Mar
FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Yeast Ear Infections in Dogs

FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Yeast Ear Infections in Dogs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to treat yeast ear infections in dogs.

DuOtic is also the first ear infection medication that does not contain an antibiotic, the FDA said in its

15 Mar
Waterborne Parasite That Can Kill Dogs Is Spreading to U.S. West

Waterborne Parasite That Can Kill Dogs Is Spreading to U.S. West

A parasite that can kill dogs has been found in a portion of the Colorado River that runs through Southern California.

Heterobilharzia americana is a flatworm usually referred as liver fluke. It has never been reported this far west, according to scientists at ...

15 Mar
Pooch Power: 'Relax' Brainwaves  Begin When Folks Play With Dogs

Pooch Power: 'Relax' Brainwaves Begin When Folks Play With Dogs

Playing fetch or grooming Fido isn't just good for your precious pooch -- it also benefits your brain.

Such interactions appear to strengthen brain waves associated with rest and relaxation, South Korean researchers report in the March 13 issue of the journal

07 Mar
Many Labradors Become Obese and Research Shows Why

Many Labradors Become Obese and Research Shows Why

Nearly a quarter of Labrador retrievers are more likely to be obese due to a genetic "double-whammy,"a new study finds.

This gene mutation causes Labradors to both feel hungry all the time and also burn fewer calories, British researchers report.

The mutation invol...

04 Mar
Pets Bring People Big Mental Health Boost: Poll

Pets Bring People Big Mental Health Boost: Poll

The vast majority (84%) of Americans with pets say their animal companion brings a positive mental health impact to their lives, a new poll shows.

The poll of more than 2,200 adults conducted early last month also found about two-thirds of respondents calling their pet ...

29 Feb
Service Dogs May Lessen Seizure Frequency in Folks With Epilepsy

Service Dogs May Lessen Seizure Frequency in Folks With Epilepsy

Perhaps by reducing anxiety, a service dog can help reduce seizures in people with tough-to-treat epilepsy, a new study finds.

A group of 25 study participants had an average 31% fewer seizures after months of owning a service dog trained to help people with epilepsy.

19 Feb
What Helps the Homeless Who Have Pets? Study Has Answers

What Helps the Homeless Who Have Pets? Study Has Answers

One in 10 homeless people has a pet, and one-stop health clinics where both can get health care would benefit both, a new study suggests.

The study, published Feb. 19 in the journal Human-Animal Interactions, found that joint people-pet clinics, free veterinary...

29 Jan
Leaving Pets Behind Adds to Trauma, Danger for People in Crisis

Leaving Pets Behind Adds to Trauma, Danger for People in Crisis

Imagine being subjected to domestic violence in your home, wanting to escape -- but there's no place you can go that will accept a beloved pet.

That's the gut-wrenching situation facing too many victims of domestic abuse, according to a new data review spanning 27 years....

26 Jan
Probiotics Might Help Portly Pooches Shed Pounds

Probiotics Might Help Portly Pooches Shed Pounds

If your dog is looking like he needs to drop some weight, a new study shows probiotics might do the trick.

Researchers identified two strains of probiotics that helped obese canines shed pounds.

"The strains we carefully selected demonstrated remarkable success in ...

23 Jan
Turns Out Dogs Have Fave Things to Watch on TV

Turns Out Dogs Have Fave Things to Watch on TV

Ever wonder what your dog most likes to watch on TV?

Think nature documentaries, Lassie or good old Scooby-Doo, a new study suggests.

Dogs are most engaged when watching videos that feature other animals, according to a new study published recently in the journal <...

17 Jan
Chihuahua or Great Dane: Your Dog's Size May Affect Their Disease Risk

Chihuahua or Great Dane: Your Dog's Size May Affect Their Disease Risk

The average size of your dog's breed plays a role in which diseases your pet is more apt to develop, a new study has found.

It turns out that larger dogs are more prone to a different set of diseases than small dogs are.

Prior research has found that smaller dogs t...

30 Dec
Your New Year's Eve Safety Checklist

Your New Year's Eve Safety Checklist

Millions of revelers hit the road after New Year's Eve celebrations and the inevitability of impaired drivers make the holiday one of the nation's deadliest.

High blood-alcohol levels are a factor in more than 50% of crashes on New Year's Day, the American Safety Council...

27 Dec
Pets Bring Health Boost to Single Seniors' Brains: Study

Pets Bring Health Boost to Single Seniors' Brains: Study

For the growing number of American seniors who live alone, having a beloved dog or cat by their side could help them maintain a healthy brain.

New research on more than 7,900 people averaging 66 years of age found that those who lived alone were able to stave off losses ...

27 Dec
Anti-Vaxxers More Likely to Skip Vaccinating Their Pets, Survey Finds

Anti-Vaxxers More Likely to Skip Vaccinating Their Pets, Survey Finds

People whose beliefs or concerns make them hesitant to get vaccinated are also likely to forgo vaccinating their pets, new research shows.

That could threaten the health of people and their four-legged friends, researchers said.

"Decreasing pet vaccination rates po...

27 Dec
Blue Ridge Beef Raw Pet Food Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk

Blue Ridge Beef Raw Pet Food Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk

Blue Ridge Beef, a maker of raw pet foods, has announced it is recalling some of its products for kittens and puppies because of possible contamination with salmonella and listeria.

After being notified earlier this month by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture a...

23 Dec
Holiday Foods You Need to Keep Away From Your Pets

Holiday Foods You Need to Keep Away From Your Pets

The holidays are all about treats and most pets are thrilled to partake in the indulging, but some foods you might give them could make them sick or worse.

"Pets tend to get more treats at holiday time -- from their owners or from houseguests -- which can put them at ris...

18 Dec
Fatigued 'Frenchies': Flat-Faced Dogs Get Worse Sleep

Fatigued 'Frenchies': Flat-Faced Dogs Get Worse Sleep

French Bulldogs might be the most widespread breed in the world, but the fancy, flat-faced pooches pay a high price for their popularity, a new study warns.

The shortened skulls and large, round heads that make Frenchies so cute also leads to worse sleep, thanks to breed...

22 Nov
Clues to Mysterious New Sickness Affecting Dogs

Clues to Mysterious New Sickness Affecting Dogs

A new type of bacterial infection could be the culprit behind a mysterious canine respiratory illness that has been infecting dogs from coast to coast, New Hampshire researchers say.

Genetic sequencing of samples from 70 infected dogs from New Hampshire, Rhode Island and...

21 Nov
Hate Driving Your Cat to the Vet? FDA Just Approved a Drug for That

Hate Driving Your Cat to the Vet? FDA Just Approved a Drug for That

If you belong to one of the 46 million American households with a cat, you already know how stressful a trip to the vet can be for your feline -- and you.

Rescue might be on the way: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new medicine to help calm cat...

10 Nov
Babies Are Contracting Salmonella After Handling Pet Food, FDA Warns

Babies Are Contracting Salmonella After Handling Pet Food, FDA Warns

FRIDAY, Nov. 10, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Two federal health agencies are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to dog food that has sickened seven people in seven states, nearly all of them infants.

On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

26 Oct
Gene Discovery Could Mean Longer Lives for Golden Retrievers, Maybe Humans

Gene Discovery Could Mean Longer Lives for Golden Retrievers, Maybe Humans

New research is shedding light on why one of man's best friends -- the golden retriever -- has high odds for cancer death, although some end up living much longer than average.

This popular dog breed has an up to 65% chance of dying from cancer.

"We assume that the...

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