Quakertown Veterinary Clinic Offers Experimental Drug to Extend Dogs' Lives
A new experimental drug available at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic is bringing hope to dog owners who want their furry friends to live longer, healthier lives, according to a report by Stephanie Stahl and Nate Sylves for CBS News Philadelphia.
Friends of PACC Expands with New Nonprofit, Low-Cost Animal Care Clinic
Friends of PACC, the nonprofit fundraising partner of Pima Animal Care Center (PACC), has taken a significant step towards addressing the growing need for affordable veterinary care in the community. The organization recently purchased a former veterinary office on North 1st Avenue, with plans to transform it into a nonprofit, low-cost animal care clinic.
Clemson University's Veterinary School: Filling a Critical Gap in South Carolina
As a land-grant institution, Clemson University has long been a leader in agriculture, forestry, and business, with deep-rooted connections across multiple industries and economic sectors in South Carolina. However, Clemson has always felt it was missing one key component to truly excel: a college of veterinary medicine. According to university officials, Clemson already has all the ingredients for a world-class veterinary school—what’s needed now is that final piece to complete the recipe.
Boehringer Ingelheim Celebrates International Dog Day with Major Donations and Volunteer Work in Metro Atlanta with Local Animal Welfare Organizations
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc., the largest animal health company in Georgia, proudly gives back to the metro Atlanta community ahead of International Dog Day on August 26. Demonstrating its commitment to pet welfare and supporting local shelters, Boehringer organized a volunteer project and donation drive for a local animal shelter and made financial and product donations to support pets.
Improving cat food flavors with the help of feline taste-testers
Cats are notoriously picky eaters. But what if we could design their foods around flavors that they’re scientifically proven to enjoy? Researchers publishing in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry used a panel of feline taste-testers to identify favored flavor compounds in a series of chicken-liver-based sprays. The cats particularly enjoyed the sprays that contained more free amino acids, which gave their kibble more savory and fatty flavors.
Chromatin structure plays a key role in canine social behavior evolution
A new study on dogs found that chromatin's spatial structure has a significant role in the evolution of social behavior. Chromatin, the compact form of DNA, not only packages genetic material but also plays a crucial role in gene regulation. This study demonstrates that both the linear sequence of DNA and its three-dimensional configuration are linked to friendly behavior shaped by dog domestication, providing new insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying social traits.