The Talking Dog Question: What Evolution and Neuroscience Tell Us About the Limits of Canine Communication
A comprehensive review from Hungary's BARKS Lab explores why dogs haven't evolved speech despite 15,000+ years of human cohabitation—and what this reveals about comparative cognition, interspecies communication, and the clinical assessment of canine communicative abilities.
Almost all aquarium fish in the US are caught in the wild
New research has revealed that about 90 percent of marine aquarium fish sold by online retailers in the United States are sourced directly from wild populations, mostly in the western Pacific and Indian Ocean. With the US accounting for around two-thirds of all global aquarium fish imports, researchers warn that this reliance on wild capture threatens the sustainability of coral reef ecosystems and puts endangered and threatened species at greater risk of extinction.
Do imported cut flowers spread livestock viruses?
A study in Medical and Veterinary Entomology investigated whether Culicoides biting midges—tiny insects that can carry serious livestock viruses—are being accidentally exported from Africa to Europe in shipments of cut flowers.
Study Reveals Pet Owners Turn to Technology to Enhance Veterinary Care
The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), in partnership with Chewy Health, released findings from the Pet Health Challenges Study, which surveyed over 2,000 U.S. dog and cat owners in February 2025. The research explored both the challenges of pet ownership and how technology is being used to navigate them.
Rural veterinarians, vet students can apply for 2025 education assistance
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is accepting Rural Veterinarian Incentive Program (RVIP) applications for the 2025 cycle. Applications may be submitted through Nov. 30, 2025.
Vet Student Mom: Faviola Mojena Balances Veterinary Medicine and Motherhood with Purpose
Faviola Mojena is not your typical veterinary student. A second-year student at Ana G. Méndez School of Veterinary Medicine in Puerto Rico, Faviola is driven by a passion for animal welfare, preventive medicine, and client education—all while raising two young children. Through her platform, Vet Student Mom, she shares her journey to inspire others to pursue their dreams fearlessly, proving that dedication, love, and resilience can make anything possible.