Cornell Receives Mammoth $35M Gift for Game-Changing Wildlife Health Center
A generous donation of $35 million by philanthropist K. Lisa Yang, a Cornell alumnus, will establish and name the Cornell K. Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health within the University's College of Veterinary Medicine. This center will focus on addressing the critical intersections of wildlife health, the well-being of domestic animals, human health and livelihoods, and the broader environmental framework sustaining all life on our planet.
Revealed: The Dog Breeds with the Longest (and Shortest!) Lives
A comprehensive study, recently published in Scientific Reports, has unveiled fascinating insights into the life expectancies of different dog breeds in the UK. This extensive research, which delved into the lives of over half a million dogs, could be a game-changer in understanding breed-specific health risks and longevity.
Shocking Study: Secondhand Smoke Causes Cancer in Dogs
A pivotal long-term study has unveiled a startling link between secondhand smoke and a dramatic increase in bladder cancer risk for Scottish terriers. This finding not only sheds light on canine health but also underscores the broader impacts of cigarette smoke exposure.
Groundbreaking Lab-Grown Dog Skin Could End Animal Testing Forever
Reproducible in-vitro canine skin has been grown in a laboratory setting for the first time by researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB.
Review of FIP Drugs, New Occult Blood Test, plus Smart Microchips: Journal Club
Evaluation of FIP drugs brings surprising results
Revolutionary Trial Aims to Turn Back Time for Senior Dogs: Meet Boo, the Whippet Pioneering a New Era of Canine Longevity!
Loyal, the biotech trailblazer in pet longevity, has embarked on a groundbreaking journey with the launch of its STAY study, administering the first dose of the promising LOY-002 drug to Boo, an 11-year-old Whippet. This monumental trial is not just a medical first but a beacon of hope for pet owners dreaming of more quality time with their aging furry friends.