California Confirms First H5N1 Outbreak in Dairy Cattle: What You Need to Know
In a concerning development for California’s dairy industry, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) confirmed on August 30 that H5N1 has been detected in dairy cattle across three herds. This marks the state’s first confirmed cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus in cattle.
Pet Food Express Launches Epic Pet Fair: Help Thousands of Rescue Animals Find Homes This September!
Pet Food Express has kicked off its 14th annual virtual Pet Fair, partnering with over 120 rescues and shelters to help thousands of animals find forever homes across California. Running from September 1 to 30, the event features virtual and in-person adoption events, pet-friendly activities, and special promotions for adopters. With over 380 events planned, animal lovers can find their perfect pet through Pet Food Express’s “Find a Friend” tool, making adoption easier than ever.
Revolutionary Pet Hospital Model Coming to Atlanta: Arista Advanced Pet Care to Open in 2025!
Arista Advanced Pet Care, a new player in the specialty referral and emergency veterinary field, is preparing to open its first hospital in Atlanta in the first quarter of 2025. Part of Affinity Veterinary Partners, Arista is introducing a shared ownership model that promises to revolutionize the way veterinary specialists and emergency clinicians practice medicine.
South Africa’s controversial lion farming industry is fueling the illegal international trade in big cat bones
A new research paper published in the scientific journal Nature Conservation has uncovered concerning activities within South Africa's captive lion industry, shedding light on the urgent need for comprehensive governmental action.
The study by World Animal Protection, conducted through direct interviews with workers at two closed-access lion facilities in South Africa’s North West Province, reveals disturbing practices. These include:
World-First Breakthrough: Stem Cells from Cats Could Revolutionize Kidney Disease Treatment!
Amid advances in medicine to improve people’s quality of life, an Osaka Metropolitan University-led team has, for the first time in the world, generated high-quality feline induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), which have the potential to help companion animals and humans alike.
Both cats and dogs often enjoy playing fetch with their owners
Although more common in dogs, 4 in 10 pet cats also choose to play fetch with their owners, Mikel Delgado from Purdue University, US, and colleagues report in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, publishing September 4, 2024.
Dogs are well-known for playing fetch, but some cats also engage in fetching behavior. Fetching may have its roots in the natural hunting behaviors of cats and dogs, but how it was shaped by domestication into the playful actions we see in our pets today is unclear. Researchers analyzed data from online surveys of cat (Felis catus) and dog (Canis familiaris) owners conducted between 2015 and 2023, which included questions about the fetching behavior of their pets.