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Turmeric for Uveitis in Dogs
Uveitis is a common eye inflammation in dogs. And although treatments exist, they are often accompanied by significant side effects. Researchers have turned to turmeric for a mo...
Where does the craze for brachycephalic dogs come from?
The popularity of flat-faced dog breeds has only continued to grow in recent years, despite their health problems and contrary to veterinarians’ ethical recommendations. Researc...
Egg-laying parasitism: Ecological shifts broaden host selection
The ecological instabilities affecting the world today will shape the evolution of interspecies relationships. For egg-laying parasites, this translates into a diversification o...
Social Distancing vs. Socializing: Does the Social Instinct Prevail Over the Evolutionary Instinct?
Avoiding infectious diseases is more than just an instinct; it’s a necessity for both humans and animals. But social interaction often takes precedence over social distancing. K...
Dog Sterilization and Neutering: What About Mixed-Breed Dogs?
While the benefits of sterilization have been clear up until now, a growing body of evidence points against routine early sterilization. The only problem is that the results are...
Fishing and Dolphins: Better Education for Better Prevention
Wild dolphins are frequently found entangled in fishing lines and other marine debris. And unfortunately, this can have serious consequences. However, these consequences are stu...
The decline of pollinators threatens U.S. crop yields
The largest and most comprehensive study of its kind highlights the risks to global agriculture posed by the decline in pollinator populations. Most of the world’s crops depend...
A flame retardant associated with hyperthyroidism in cats
Feline hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder in older cats. And since the first case was diagnosed in 1979, the prevalence of the disease has been steadily incre...
Osteosarcoma in Dogs: Immunotherapy Doubles Survival Rates
A study shows that a new immunotherapy protocol can double the survival rate of dogs with osteosarcoma, the most common form of canine bone cancer. Osteosarcoma is a serious for...
Can dominance lead to group consensus?
Individuals who attain a dominant status within a group have often done so through intimidation, coercion, and aggression—traits that are not, however, valued in a social contex...
The Genetic Origin of Fragile Foal Syndrome
A genetic study of a Thoroughbred stallion who had a major influence on German horse breeding at the beginning of the last century sheds light on the origin of a fatal genetic d...
Sterilization of Dogs: At What Age Should It Be Considered, Depending on the Breed?
Nearly 1 in 3 dogs will develop a testicular tumor at some point in their lives. As a result, veterinarians often recommend early sterilization. Female dogs subjected to sterili...
A New Smartphone Technology to Detect Equine Respiratory Diseases
A new system linked to a smartphone can quickly and effectively detect the presence of viruses that cause equine respiratory infectious diseases using nasal swab samples. This t...
The Lives of Honeybees Shorten Due to Pesticides
Although developed with the aim of protecting bees, two pesticides—banned in France since January 2020 but widely used elsewhere—cause physiological stress in honeybees that sho...
How do dogs communicate with their owners?
Dogs have been living alongside us for tens of thousands of years. We’ve learned to communicate with one another, but to what extent? Has the sharing of information become more...
How old is your dog in human years?
It’s a question many pet owners ask themselves: If my dog were a human, how old would he be? For many years, simply multiplying by 7 was enough to calculate the difference. But...
Tick Saliva Against Equine Melanoma
A protein derived from the saliva of the Amblyomma sculptum tick has been successfully used by researchers at the Butantan Institute in São Paulo, Brazil, to treat skin cancer (...
Coronavirus: Expanding Our Understanding of Animals to Better Protect Humans
If the current pandemic has taught us one thing, it is that infectious diseases in animals can have serious consequences for humans. Expanding our knowledge of animals and their...
Dogs: Risks Posed by Hot Weather
Climate change and rising global temperatures will affect animal health, particularly that of dogs. Dogs are at increased risk of heat-related illnesses, especially older dogs,...
The Role of Estrogen in Breast Carcinogenesis in Dogs
A major factor in favor of sterilization and neutering animals, the role of estrogen in breast cancer in animals is detailed in a new study. Estrogen is a known and major driver...
Reusing chicken litter promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria
While reusing chicken litter on farms may not seem like the most hygienic practice, a new study challenges this belief by showing that, in fact, soiled litter may actually have...
Clostridium perfringens: Discovery Related to a Fatal Swine Disease
Uncovering the mechanism behind intestinal bleeding in newborn piglets could lead to better management of this deadly disease, as well as promising vaccine and therapeutic optio...
Castration of Cats to Preserve Wildlife
Domestic cats kill billions of wild animals each year. Researchers have shown that castration reduces cats’ hunting ranges and thus lessens their impact on local ecosystems, in...
Equine Mucocutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Improvements in Management
Mucocutaneous squamous cell carcinoma is a common type of cancer in horses. A new study improves our understanding and treatment of the disease. Affecting the genitals, eyes, or...