This Texas A&M Researcher Is Using Dirt to Fight Forever Chemicals and It Is Changing Veterinary and Environmental Health
Microplastics in water bowls. PFAS in food packaging. Mold toxins in feed. Veterinary professionals are increasingly aware that environmental exposures are not just human health issues. They show up in our patients every day. From chronic liver disease to reproductive issues and cancer risk, toxins are now part of the clinical conversation.
The Holiday Swallowing Epidemic Costing Pets Thousands
The holidays are supposed to be joyful. Twinkly lights, packed houses, comfort food, and way too many snacks. For veterinary teams, however, this season also brings a predictable spike in emergency visits caused by one thing. Pets eating absolutely everything they should not.
PPR, Small Ruminants, and the Big Stakes for Veterinary Professionals
Sheep and goats might not dominate social media feeds, but for more than 330 million people worldwide, they are everything. Small ruminants are savings accounts on four legs. They provide food, income, manure for crops, and a safety net when drought or crop failure hits. In many regions, women and young people are the primary caretakers, making small ruminant health inseparable from gender equity, youth livelihoods, and community resilience.
Altered microRNA Profiles and Associated Pathways in Canine Mammary Adenocarcinoma
Canine mammary tumors remain one of the most common neoplastic diagnoses in intact female dogs, and they continue to challenge clinicians with their biological diversity and unpredictable behavior. Among these tumors, mammary gland adenocarcinoma stands out for its aggressive nature and clinical relevance. Beyond their impact on canine health, these tumors also offer a powerful comparative model for human breast cancer. A recent study exploring microRNA expression in canine mammary adenocarcinoma adds a fresh molecular layer to this conversation and it is surprisingly relatable to what we already know from human oncology.
Puppy Geniuses? What a Five Year Study Reveals About How Dogs Learn to Think
Veterinary professionals know that puppies are not just small dogs. They are developing brains on four legs, absorbing information at a remarkable pace. A five year longitudinal study led by researcher Hannah Salomons offers one of the clearest windows yet into how puppies develop thinking skills and what that means for behavior, training, and future success as working dogs.
Can Oral Vaccines Do What Syringes Can’t? Inside WSU’s Bold Plan to Finally Outrun Rabies
Rabies is one of those diseases every veterinary professional knows well and still finds deeply frustrating. It is 100 percent fatal once clinical signs appear, entirely preventable, and yet it continues to kill an estimated 60,000 people every year. Nearly all of those deaths occur in Africa and Asia and most are caused by canine rabies. Now, a new Washington State University-led study is testing whether a simple shift in strategy could help close one of the biggest gaps in global rabies control.