A trained scent dog accurately identified whether patients’ urine samples had thyroid cancer or were benign (noncancerous) 88.2 percent of the time, according to a new study, to- be presented Friday at the Endocrine Society’s 97th annual meeting in San Diego.
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) have identified the biological mechanism that may give some cancer cells the ability to form tumors in dogs. The recent study uncovered an association between the increased expression of a particular gene in tumor cells and more aggressive behavior in a form of canine bone cancer. It may also have implications for human cancers by detailing a new pathway for tumor formation.
Every winter the snow and ice cover our sidewalks and we scatter salt to make the walkways safer. However, there are risks to the health or our ids and pets if they accidentally ingest the salt.
A new study by Kansas State University veterinary diagnosticians finds that pets with out-of-date rabies vaccinations are very unlikely to develop the fatal disease if given a rabies booster immediately after exposure to the virus.
The interaction between animals and humans secures the continuous demand for practicing veterinarians, and the fewer veterinarians we have, the larger potential for catastrophic disease. But, newly practicing veterinarians are facing financial struggles today, due to high student loan debt and low starting salaries. Additionally, experts say some rural areas are in need of veterinarians but do not have enough animals to financially support a full-veterinarian for that particular area.
Common cancers in humans are also common cancers in pets. A Kansas State University veterinarian lays out the warning signs that could indicate your dog or cat has cancer.
If you've ever watched a dog drink water, you know that it can be a sloshy, spilly, splashy affair -- in other words, adorable. Behind all of the happy, wet messes, however, lies the mechanical logic of carnivorous compensation -- dogs splash when they drink because they have the cheeks of a predatory quadruped. By studying the drinking habits of various dog breeds and sizes, researchers have recently identified and modeled the fluid dynamics at play when dogs drink water.
Becky Morrow, assistant professor of biological sciences at Duquesne University, a licensed veterinarian and a scholar who gets her hands dirty helping communities from Clarion to the West Virginia border control feral cat colonies.
Georgia Tech studies mid-air orientation and impact behavior in both cats and humans as it applies to reduced impact in falling robots, especially those that one day may be used for search-and-rescue missions in hazardous conditions.
Cats and humans have shared the same households for at least 9,000 years, but we still know very little about how our feline friends became domesticated. An analysis of the cat genome led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis reveals some surprising clues. The research appears Nov. 10 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Early Edition.
Arthritis pain in dogs can be relieved, with no side effects, by a new product based on medicinal plants and dietary supplements that was developed at the University of Montreal’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
Along with the pressures of habitat loss, poaching and depletion of prey species, a new threat to tiger populations in the wild has surfaced in the form of disease, specifically, canine distemper virus (CDV). According to a new study from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and its partners, CDV has the potential to be a significant driver in pushing the animals toward extinction.
NC State researchers have developed a suite of technologies that can be used to enhance communication between dogs and humans, which has applications in everything from search and rescue to service dogs to training our pets.
Developing resiliency has important benefits for children, especially those from military families faced with significant challenges such as parental deployment and frequent moves. New Tufts University research published online in Applied Developmental Science supports the idea that, along with other key resources, strong attachments to animals may help military-connected children develop resiliency and other positive developmental traits.
A Kansas State University veterinarian cautions pet owners against using over-the-counter antibiotics to treat tear stains, which are often only a cosmetic issue.
Animal-assisted therapy can reduce symptoms of anxiety and loneliness among college students, according to researchers at Georgia State University, Idaho State University and Savannah College of Art and Design.
Americans love their dogs, but they don't always love to pick up after them. And that's a problem. Dog feces left on the ground wash into waterways, sometimes carrying bacteria — including antibiotic-resistant strains — that can make people sick. Now scientists have developed a new genetic test to figure out how much dogs are contributing to this health concern, according to a report in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology.
A new cancer drug for ‘man’s best friend’ is helping advance cancer therapies for humans, too.
Researchers at the Technion say a protein found in both the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) - which causes AIDS in cats - and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) might inspire new anti-HIV drugs.
A professor at Texas Tech discovers Androstenone can stop dogs from barking, jumping.
Veterinarians are testing the use of gold nanoparticles and a targeted laser treatment for solid tumors in dogs and cats.The nanoparticles circulate in the bloodstream and become temporarily captured within the incomplete blood vessel walls common in solid tumors. Then, a non-ablative laser is employed against the tumor.
Kansas State University veterinarian says to know the signs of heat exhaustion to make sure your pet isn't overdoing it this summer.
Dogs exhibit jealous behaviors. The first experimental test of jealousy in dogs supports the view that the emotion evolved to protect social bonds from interlopers.
Four out of five pet owners now consider their pet a member of the family, and consumers are shifting their priorities when it comes to purchasing food for their pets accordingly (Mintel, Pet Food, 2013). In the July issue of Food Technology Magazine, published by the Institute of Food Technologists, Contributing Editor A. Elizabeth Sloan writes about recent trends in gourmet pet food.
More than 140 years ago, Charles Darwin noticed something peculiar about domesticated mammals. Compared to their wild ancestors, domestic species are more tame, and they also tend to display a suite of other characteristic features, including floppier ears, patches of white fur, and more juvenile faces with smaller jaws. Since Darwin’s observations, the explanation for this pattern has proved elusive, but now, in a Perspectives article published in the journal GENETICS, a new hypothesis has been proposed that could explain why breeding for tameness causes changes in such diverse traits.
A desire to help pets and pet owners has inspired a Clarkson University student to develop the Pet Pita, a safe and inexpensive way to immobilize a pet cat or dog. Made of canvas and fleece, the Pet Pita allows pet owners to comfortably medicate, treat and handle their pets at home or on the go.
Whether your pet has a firework phobia or not, a Kansas State University veterinarian says it is best to keep your pets indoors on the holiday.
University of Florida researchers have found evidence that an influenza A virus can jump from horses to camels – and humans could be next.
Dr. Philip Bergman discusses treatment of cancer pain for animals including evaluation and approaches.
Kansas State University veterinarian advises to start mosquito prevention methods now in order to protect yourself and your horse from West Nile virus during the heavy infection season in mid to late summer.
For centuries, dogs have been described as man’s best friend. This bond may be linked to your dog's behavior, according to a study by Christy L. Hoffman, PhD, assistant professor of animal behavior, ecology and conservation at Canisius College.
While countless pet owners peacefully sleep with a warm pet nearby, a new Mayo Clinic study, presented this week at the 29th Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, finds an increase in the number of people experiencing sleep disturbances because of their pets.
Dr. Nicola Mason, DVM and ACVIM DIplomate in Small Animal Internal Medicine, is evaluating the first vaccine for canine osteosarcoma at the University of Pennsylvania.
Researchers who tested the Flair nasal strip found the product reduced lung hemorrhaging by about 50 percent.
Yorkshire Terrier treated for blindness and brain damage by ACVIM veterinary specialist and veterinary team in Tennessee in order to lead a more normal life. One of the 2014 ACVIM Animal Survivor stories.
Dr. Scott Weese will present on how pet food and treat manufacturing practices play a major role in pathogen control for pets.
Tipper the cat survives a life threatening illness through the dedication of an ACVIM veterinary specialist, her owners, the local veterinarian and a Memphis veterinary ophthalmologist.
Elaine Ostrander is presenting "Genomics at Both Ends of the Leash" during the 2014 ACVIM Forum on June 5th. She is head of the Comparative Genetics Unit at the National Human Genome Research Institute at National Institutes of Health.
Outdoor pollen might have you running for cover behind closed windows and doors, but allergists at Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center say indoor allergens are just as much trouble. One expert discusses 3 allergy misconceptions that could be making things worse.
A survey from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention found that about 53 percent of dogs are either overweight or obese. A veterinarian explains how to keep pets at a healthy weight.
Spur is a young golden retriever that survived a serious illness through treatment by an ACVIM veterinary specialist and an opthalmologist
Dr. Matthew Breen's laboratory has developed an extensive cytogenetics “toolbox” designed to provide the necessary means to identify key cytogenetic signatures in numerous canine cancers. His presentations at the 2014 ACVIM Forum will include "Genomics & Genetics in Veterinary Medicine: An Overview” and “Cancer in the Domestic Dog: A Genome With Two Tales."
Two states have confirmed cases of equine herpes virus. K-State equine specialist explains the disease and describes the possible symptoms.
In the first study of its kind, researchers have determined that spending time with horses eases symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia.
A review of recent research on the domestication of large herbivores for “The Modern View of Domestication,” a special feature of PNAS, suggests that neither intentional breeding nor genetic isolation were as significant as traditionally thought.
While many people have an opinion on whether animals can help to improve wellbeing and care for patients in hospitals, does anyone really know whether there are benefits both for the patients and the animals themselves?
The surprising world of pet blood transfusions at the University of Montreal.
Molecular diagnostician uses newly developed test to determine if a the dog circovirus is deadly.
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