Drug found ‘remarkably’ effective in treating common canine oral cancer
Dogs that have oral squamous cell carcinomas often need surgeries that disfigure their jaws and lower their quality of life – and in 20% of dogs diagnosed, the cancer has metastasized to a point where surgery is no longer an option.
Research shows humans have a long way to go in understanding a dog’s emotions
Life with a dog is a matter of give and take. Especially when it comes to communication. With no common human-dog language, our ability to communicate relies on understanding and reading our pet, and vice versa. That process can seem seamless. You give your dog a treat, you look into her eyes and she says “I am delighted to have that cookie.” With a slight wag of her tail, she accepts the treat and romps off to another room to enjoy it. You feel connected to your dog.
Feline therapy: Study suggests cats could fill an assistive niche
For years, therapy dogs have ruled the world of animal-assisted services (AAS), offering stress relief to college students, hospital patients, and those in need of emotional support. But new research suggests that some cats might also have what it takes to join the ranks of therapy animals—bringing their purrs, gentle headbutts, and calm demeanor to the field.
Potential treatment for chronic kidney disease in dogs revealed
A recent study led by Dr. Hilla Chen from the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine at Hebrew University, published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, offers fresh insights into managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) in dogs. The research investigates the potential of paricalcitol, a second-generation vitamin D analog, in addressing two key complications of CKD: renal secondary hyperparathyroidism (RHPT) and proteinuria.
Scent-sational advancement in canine research!
A pioneering study investigating the brain activity of dogs during scent detection has unveiled crucial insights into their remarkable olfactory capabilities. Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have developed an optical sensor capable of remote sensing dogs’ brain activity in three key regions— the olfactory bulb, hippocampus, and amygdala— that play a critical role in how dogs distinguish between different smells. This breakthrough could lead to the development of a compact, non-invasive device capable of interpreting and translating a dog’s olfactory perceptions for human understanding.
What Abolishing the Department of Education Means for Veterinarians and How We Can Stop It
In a shocking move, executive order has been signed today aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education (DoE). If implemented, this decision will drastically affect students, educators, and professionals—including veterinary students, veterinarians, and clinic owners.