Researchers studying 16,582 adults 50 and older report that owning dogs or cats may be associated with slower decline in specific cognitive abilities, while fish and bird ownership showed no measurable benefit. Read On…
Facing widespread stress and anxiety in pets, manufacturers including Purina and Omni Pet are teaming with veterinary behavior specialists and digital platforms to create evidence-based nutritional and behavioral tools. Read On…
Purina announced donations to five veterinary schools to fund new programs focused on nutrition, dermatology, canine cognition and performance, the company said. Read On…
A collaboration between APC and the University of Illinois Department of Animal Sciences found that adding plasma to extruded kibble produced fecal metabolite shifts consistent with a positive microbial impact on canine gut health and immune markers. Read On…
The Chinese Crested Dog, an extra-small breed, comes in hairless and powderpuff varieties; the former has soft, humanlike skin with tufts on its extremities, while the latter bears a long, soft coat, and both require targeted grooming and health care. Read On…
Two dogs — a Bulldog and a Chihuahua named Daisy — required emergency cesarean sections after developing dystocia, a potentially life-threatening complication of birth. Veterinary teams intervened after prolonged and intense labor, and an expert urged immediate veterinary care when signs appear. Read On…
Tommy the Blue Staffordshire Terrier has settled into a role as the household's attentive observer since his family's new baby arrived, performing duties described by the family as sleep supervision and door security. Read On…
Bred in the mountains of Kochi Prefecture to hunt boar and deer, the Shikoku is prized for agility, endurance and companionship and has been designated a national monument in Japan since 1937. Read On…
A new guidance from Humane World for Animals counsels pet guardians to treat rehoming as a last resort and to keep animals in their current homes while searching for adopters, while using local and online resources to find safe placements. Read On…
Moodles, or Maltipoos, are a Maltese–Poodle cross prized for a wool-like, non-shedding coat and a calm, family-friendly temperament. Read On…