Why Vets Are Saying Enough Is Enough to Ventilation Shutdown During the Avian Flu Crisis
As highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to rip through poultry operations across the United States, veterinarians are facing an uncomfortable reality. Disease control is essential, but how flocks are depopulated is becoming one of the most divisive animal welfare debates the profession has seen in years.
Why Calling a Dog a “Mix” Might Be Killing Its Adoption Chances
Scroll through almost any shelter website and you will see a familiar pattern. A photo, a breed label based on a best guess, and a short description meant to spark a connection. For veterinary professionals, this format feels routine. New research suggests it may also be working against the very goal it is meant to support.
Walking the Dog, Side-Eyeing Your Bank Account: What a Massive Japanese Study Reveals About Pets and Human Well-Being
Pet ownership is often framed as a universal life upgrade. More joy, better health, stronger communities. But when you zoom out to a national scale and sort pets by lifestyle rather than species alone, the story gets more nuanced. A large cross-sectional study from Japan offers a reality check that veterinary professionals may find both fascinating and clinically relevant.
Your Team’s Mascot Might Be Endangered in Real Life, and the Reason Why Matters More Than You Think
If you grew up cheering for the Lions, Tigers, Bears, Wolves, or any team with a fierce creature on its logo, you are not alone. Wild animals are basically the unofficial celebrities of the sports world. They look great on jerseys, they hype us up, and they give teams their signature personality.
“Better Off Dead?” Inside the Ethical Storm Surrounding Rescued Wild Animals
For Dr. Jacqui Wilmshurst, a wildlife rescuer and scholar who recently spoke at the Annual Oxford Animal Ethics Summer School, the question is both personal and deeply complicated. Her work, detailed in an interview with Psychology Today’s Marc Bekoff, challenges long-held beliefs about animal disability, wildness, and what constitutes a life worth living.
Breaking News: WSAVA's Bold Move Shakes the Foundations of Animal Care! You Won't Believe What They're Saying About Cosmetic Alterations
In a groundbreaking move, the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has released a powerful Position Statement condemning the physical alteration of animals for cosmetic or behavioral control purposes. The statement not only addresses the ethical concerns surrounding such practices but also underscores the importance of prioritizing animal welfare over human preferences or tradition.