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Insect protein for animals: yes or no?
While the practice hasn’t yet caught on in Europe, eating insects is already widespread in certain parts of the world, such as Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Despite the many...
Digital modeling of the dog’s brain to understand its domestication
The endocranial cavity captures the imprint of the brain it encloses and can reveal many mysteries. Researchers are particularly interested in it to understand the morphological...
Canine Hip Dysplasia: Identification of Involved Genes
While the genetic cause of hip dysplasia in dogs has long been established, the genes involved remain elusive. A new study provides insights that could be useful for better char...
How can you balance having a child with allergies and pets?
In France, the number of people with allergies has doubled over the past 20 years, particularly among children and adolescents. And a large proportion of these allergies are tri...
Cats and Biodiversity: What Should We Do?
This is a recurring debate. Cats have a disastrous ecological and environmental footprint. As seasoned predators, vectors of disease, and fierce defenders of their territory, ca...
A Genetic Link Between Hypothyroidism and T-Zone Lymphoma in Dogs
A genetic mutation may explain why dogs with hypothyroidism are less likely to develop T-zone lymphoma (TZL), according to a genome-wide association study (GWAS) using targeted...
Overweight: Feeding indoor cats just once a day could improve their health
In France, 35% of cats are overweight or obese, and the numbers are only going up. Overweight animals are more prone to health problems, have a lower quality of life, and a shor...
Attachment and Emotional Support: Pets Are the Cornerstone of Mental Health at Every Age
Nearly half of all families in developed countries own at least one pet. And as pet owners will tell you, pets bring joy, comfort, and affection—to the point of being true pilla...
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV): Better Diagnosis for Better Prevention
FeLV infections often go unnoticed, even by veterinarians. However, it is important to recognize the presence of the virus, as it can affect the management of cats. A new review...
Cognitive Decline in Older Dogs: Nutrition and Training Have No Impact
Aging causes an inevitable cognitive decline in humans, but also in their four-legged companions. In humans, however, it is possible to slow this decline through measures such a...
Animal Proteins: Seafood Could Help Meet Growing Demand
In the coming years, seafood could account for 25% of the ever-growing demand for animal proteins. In fact, policy reforms and technological advancements could boost seafood pro...
Peste des petits ruminants: Changing Livestock Management Practices to Reduce Transmission
Contrary to popular belief, the risk of transmission of the peste des petits ruminants virus does not increase with herd size, but rather with the use of certain livestock manag...