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IAHAIO Conference: Animal-Assisted Interventions Make Strides in Education, Therapy, and Social Services
The International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations (IAHAIO), founded in 1990, is the world’s largest forum for promoting the benefits of animal-assisted int...
Animal Care: A Petition Calls for an End to the Use of homeopathy to Treat Serious Illnesses
In the United Kingdom, a petition* has been launched against the use of homeopathy to treat pets with cancer or illnesses that require medical or surgical treatment. It has alre...
Biodiversity: Brussels Identifies 37 Invasive Alien Species to Be Controlled in Europe
On July 13, the European Commission finally adopted the list of invasive alien species of concern to the Union*. Anticipated for several months, this first list includes 37 inva...
Veterinary Oncology: The AAHA Updates Its Guidelines on Cancer Management in Dogs and Cats
Diagnosing and treating cancerous tumors in pets is an essential part of veterinary medicine. The American Animal Hospital Association’s (AAHA) new oncology guidelines enable ve...
The Equine Industry: How New Technologies Are Modernizing the Care of Competition Horses
The French startup Arioneo, founded in 2014, has set out to bring big data and the Internet of Things (IoT) to the equine industry. The young company, certified by the Hippolia...
Wild Birds: Brussels Again Calls on France to Protect Ortolans
In a reasoned opinion issued on June 16, 2016, the European Commission initiated infringement proceedings against France, calling on the country to put an end to the poaching of...
Gift of a Dog: No Obligation to Return It in the Face of Peaceful and Public Possession
The Nancy Court of Appeals has just ruled on a case pitting the donor of a dog against the recipient. The original owner is contesting the gift and is seeking the return of her...
A new career path is opening up for Swiss veterinary assistants: caring for Livestock
The Swiss Veterinary Society (SVS) wants to expand the scope of practice for veterinary medical assistants (VMAs) to allow them to provide certain types of care for farm animals...
Biotechnology: A Synthetic Dog Is Expected to Revolutionize Surgical Training for Veterinarians
Based in Tampa, Florida, the biotechnology company SynDaver Labs has just developed a highly realistic and detailed canine mannequin, the SynDaver Synthetic Canine, designed to...
German Shepherd: Early Sterilization Is Associated with an Increased Incidence of Joint and Urinary Disorders
According to a study* conducted by researchers at the University of California (UC Davis), sterilization of pedigree German Shepherd dogs before the age of one triples the risk...
Xylitol: This artificial sweetener has toxicity for dogs and can even be fatal
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning dog owners about xylitol (E967) poisoning, a sweetener found in many common products and foods, including chewing gum and sugar...
Labrador: A gene may explain this dog breed's tendency toward obesity
British researchers have identified a specific genetic mutation in Labrador Retrievers that is believed to be responsible for their inability to regulate their appetite and thei...