Pet owners are treating their animal charges ever more like humans. But that isn’t good for pets, or for us, many experts argue.
Tag: Veterinary Medicine
Could Longevity Drugs for Dogs Extend Your Pet’s Life?
Longevity drugs for our canine companions are moving closer to reality. They also raise questions about what it might mean to succeed.
To Knock an Elephant Off Balance, Bring Out a Giant Blindfold
Elephants rely on visual cues to maintain consistent timing of their strides, a new study suggests.
Meet the Roving Veterinarians Caring for Mexico’s Rural Horses
Horses, donkeys and mules can be a lifeline for families living in the countryside, but there haven’t always been vets around to treat them.
3 Dogs Die After Eating Poisoned Meatballs at a Race in France
The poisonings took place at the French canicross championships, in which people run or cycle while attached to their dogs.
New York Deer Infected With Omicron, Study Finds
White-tailed deer on Staten Island have become the first wild animals with documented Omicron infections. The coronavirus has now been found in deer in 15 states.
Is the Coronavirus in Your Backyard?
White-tailed deer could become a reservoir for the virus, putting people and animals at risk, health experts say.
British Court Denies Last-Ditch Effort to Save Geronimo, the Divisive Alpaca
Helen Macdonald said she has until 4:30 p.m. Thursday to put him down herself or agricultural authorities, who fear bovine tuberculosis, can show up to kill him at any time.
Thousands in Britain Are Trying to Save Geronimo the Alpaca From Execution
Agricultural authorities say he has bovine tuberculosis, but a local vet and a “human chain” of “alpaca angels” say the government’s test yields false positives.
Two Cats Are First U.S. Pets to Test Positive for Coronavirus
The animals appear to have mild symptoms and likely caught the virus from their owners. And there’s no evidence pets can pass it to humans.