Feature Channels: Pets

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Kansas State University veterinarian says to know the signs of heat exhaustion to make sure your pet isn't overdoing it this summer.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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University of Florida researchers have found evidence that an influenza A virus can jump from horses to camels – and humans could be next.

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Dr. Philip Bergman discusses treatment of cancer pain for animals including evaluation and approaches.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Researchers who tested the Flair nasal strip found the product reduced lung hemorrhaging by about 50 percent.

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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.

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Dr. Scott Weese will present on how pet food and treat manufacturing practices play a major role in pathogen control for pets.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.