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Why We'll Have to Share More and More Space with Wild Animals
Coexistence between humans and wildlife is expected to increase across more than half of the world’s land area by 2070. The primary driver of this trend is human population grow...
Exposure to cigarette smoke increases the risk of cancer in dogs
A study of Scottish Terriers shows that exposure to secondhand smoke is associated with bladder cancer in dogs. The results highlight the importance of preventing this exposure...
Autism: Having a Pet Is Good for Children and Their Families
According to the World Health Organization, one in 100 children is currently diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This disorder causes varying degrees of difficulty...
Dilated cardiomyopathy: the same risk factors in Dobermans and humans
A study reveals that the genes responsible for this heart disease in humans and Doberman Pinschers are similar. Thus, the canine genome shares more similarities with the human g...
Disasters: The Urgency of Creating an Animal Management Plan in Light of Their Recurrence
Disasters—whether natural or man-made—have always existed, and animals generally pay a heavy price. This summer has once again highlighted the importance of thinking ahead about...
Persistent Pollutants: Dogs and Horses as Indicators of PFAS Exposure
The University of North Carolina identified high levels of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the blood of 31 dogs and 32 horses tested in a U.S. state know...