The shape of dogs' heads affects their sleep
Flat-faced dog breeds are popular all over the world. In the USA and in Hungary, the French Bulldog is currently the most common breed. However, their popularity comes at a high cost in terms of health: shortened skulls are associated with deteriorative brain morphology changes, breathing difficulties and sleep problems. According to recent findings by Hungarian researchers, flat-faced dogs sleep more because their breed-specific sleep apnea increases daytime sleepiness, their REM sleep phase is longer than non-REM sleep, and their sleep EEG patterns show signs of white matter loss.
What do Gifted dogs have in common?
All dog owners think that their pup is special. Science now has documented that some rare dogs are…even more special! They have a talent for learning hundreds of names of dog toys. Due to the extreme rarity of this phenomenon, until recently, very little was known about these dogs, as most of the studies that documented this ability included only a small sample of one or two dogs. In a new study published in the Journal Scientific Reports, researchers from the Family Dog Project (ELTE Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest) shed new light on the characteristics of these exceptional dogs.
Veterinarians Beware: The Silent Epidemic of Emotional Burnout
This is where "The Emotionally Exhausted Woman" by Nancy Colier can be a transformative resource. The book offers much-needed support and practical strategies to those in the veterinary field, and indeed any woman who finds herself depleted by the pressures of her caring role. Colier invites readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, helping them to carve out space for their needs and to cultivate a life that’s fulfilling and sustainable.
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Veterinarian, Dr. Kwane Stewart, wins the 2023 CNN Hero of the Year
"Hero Vet Transforms Lives on the Streets with Free Pet Care! Dr. Kwane Stewart, a beacon of hope for the homeless, has been silently waging a war against animal suffering for over a decade. His weapon? Compassionate, judgment-free veterinary care through his brainchild, Project Street Vet.
MSD Animal Health Receives Positive CVMP Opinion for an Injectable Formulation of BRAVECTO® (Fluralaner) for Use in Dogs
MSD Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE: MRK), today announced that the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVMP) issued a positive opinion for BRAVECTO® (fluralaner) 150 mg/ml powder and solvent for suspension for injection for dogs. The CVMP recommends the product for approval for the treatment and persistent killing of fleas (Ctenocephalides felis and Ctenocephalides canis) and ticks (Rhipicephalus sanguineus, Ixodes ricinus, Ixodes hexagonus, and Dermacentor reticulatus) for 12 months. If the European Commission (EC) adopts the recommendation, this injectable formulation of BRAVECTO can be used by or under the supervision of a veterinarian and for administration to dogs and puppies six months of age and older.