PET & ANIMAL HEALTH

USDA Giving States $12M To Fight CWD In Animals, Prevent Spillover To People

The US Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) late last week announced it will provide $12 million to state and tribal governments, research institutions, and universities to control and prevent chronic wasting disease (CWD).

VA To End Last Medical Research Project Involving Primates This Month

KFF HEALTH NEWS – The VA's spinal cord research project involving monkeys is wrapping up, marking the culmination of efforts by activists and lawmakers alike to end studies that harm dogs, cats, and primates. Also in the news: a drug to treat lung cancer, diabetes drugs and loss of vision, and more. Military.Com: VA To End Medical Research On Primates As Animal Rights Group Cheers The Move The Department of Veterans Affairs will end its spinal...

Why is Morocco killing thousands of stray dogs ahead of the 2030 World Cup?

“Individuals armed with rifles go out into the streets, often at night, and shoot the dogs.”

Dogs are ‘immediate family,’ NY judge rules in unprecedented decision over dachshund run over by out-of-control driver

Dogs can be legally family, according to a Brooklyn judge this week.

‘Dog Walking Is a Clear Crime’: Iran’s Latest Morality Push

“We are experiencing economic difficulties, but the dog lovers are spending billions of dollars each year for dog food. We need that money for more important things.”

Runaway zebra named Ed caught after a week on the run in Tennessee

"This has been a long, stressful week and I am so happy that it ended the way it did and no one got hurt." – Ed's custodian, Laura Ford

Officers stunned after uncovering bizarre smuggling operation led by two teenagers: ‘Landmark case in the field’

People should thoroughly research ant vendors and species before purchasing, and take extra care to prevent exotic ants from being released into nature.

How pets improve their owners’ mental health

THE NEW YORK POST – Almost three in five Americans say that their pet literally saved their life, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 cat and dog owners revealed that 56% have been rescued by their four-legged friend in one way or another. When asked how, one respondent shared, “I’m not sure I would be the person I am today (or even be here today) if it wasn’t for him,” while another found themselves...

Rats flee from homes when you use cheap products you probably already have

"After I learned this trick, I never spent money on this issue again."

The wellness industry is killing animals, spreading disease, and fueling the next pandemic

The growth of raw pet food is contributing to the spread of H5N1 bird flu, especially in cats

Galapagos tortoises at Philadelphia Zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100

The hatchlings are the first ever to be born at the zoo.

Owner’s disbelief as cat missing since November found more than 300 miles away

INDY100 – A Darlington woman whose cat had been missing for four months described how “heartache” changed to disbelief when she learned her beloved pet had been found in Inverness – more than 300 miles away. Sophie Carty, 25, was “devastated” when her cat Luna disappeared from their home in November 2024, and spent weeks searching and calling her name, fearing the worst as heavy snows and storms hit the country. In March, however, she received...

Michigan patient dies of rabies from a transplanted kidney

The same donor provided corneal grafts for three patients, the CDC said. Those patients have been given shots to prevent rabies and are currently healthy.

Why Dogs Act Weird Before Storms

Dogs have long been observed exhibiting unusual behaviors before storms, prompting curiosity about their ability to sense impending weather changes.

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