Bird Flu Outbreaks Spread Worldwide, Threatening Millions of Birds
Across Europe, North America, and beyond, bird flu is leaving a devastating mark on animal populations. While human infections remain rare, the virus has caused widespread death in domestic poultry, wild birds, and even some mammal species.
Golden retriever and human behaviors are driven by same genes
The research, published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is the first to show that specific genes linked to canine behaviour are also associated with traits like anxiety, depression, and intelligence in people.
WSU’s Good Samaritan Fund Helps Injured Pitbull Recover After Rollover Accident
After a rollover accident left her dog severely injured and her savings nearly exhausted from mounting veterinary costs, Stacy Nichols of Cheney, Washington, feared she might lose her longtime companion, a 10-year-old pitbull mix named Penny. A referral to Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital and support from the university’s Good Samaritan Fund changed the outcome.
Greece’s Sheep and Goat Crisis Sparks Fears of a Global Feta Shortage
According to BBC News, hundreds of thousands of sheep and goats have already been culled across multiple regions, raising alarm bells about the future of Greek dairy farming, and the world’s supply of authentic feta cheese.
As Pet Care Costs Soar, Furble Launches Canada’s First All-in-One Platform
Furble, a new Canadian-built platform to safely and legally fill pet prescriptions online, along with food and wellness products, has officially launched nationwide. With 50% of Canadian pet owners skipping vet visits due to rising costs, Furble helps close the gap by connecting pet parents to licensed community pharmacies for affordable, convenient care delivered right to their door.
Vaccine Hesitancy Is Now Reaching Our Pets, and It’s Putting People at Risk
A growing body of research shows that the anti-vaccine movement isn’t just affecting humans anymore. Dog and cat owners are increasingly delaying or avoiding core vaccines, and veterinarians worry this trend could have serious consequences for both animal and human health.