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FEATUREDLifestyle Vaccines: What Are They and Which Does Your Pet Need?
Vaccines are not a replacement for vigilance, but they are an important part of your pet’s healthcare.
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FEATUREDDangers of Topical Medication for Pets
The topical products we use on ourselves and even our pets could cause big problems if accidentally ingested or administered incorrectly.
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FEATUREDCBD Oil for Cats: What You Need to Know
Is cannabis safe for cats? And what sorts of ailments might it treat?
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FEATUREDKidney Diets for Cats: What to Look for
Symptoms and treatment for kidney disease vary depending the specifics of the case, but oftentimes, a diet change can help.
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FEATUREDStudy: Nearly Half of All Pet Parents Don't Have Car Safety Gear for Their Dogs
When it comes to traveling in a car with your dog, safety should be paramount for you both. However, a recent study from Volvo Car USA found some surprising statistics.
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Online Pet Industry Titan Enters Pet Pharmacy Market By Offering Prescription Pet Medications

Online pet retailer, Chewy.com, has expanded into another realm of the pet industry this week. READ MORE

Jul 03, 2018 / 0 comments

Study Shows How Bumblebees and Flowers Communicate

Science has found that flowers work in a variety of ways to attract bees and other pollinators to them in order to speed up the pollination process. READ MORE

Jun 26, 2018 / 0 comments

Can Science Save the Northern White Rhinoceros From Extinction?

In March of 2018 on the Ol Pejeta wildlife conservation sanctuary, the last male northern white rhinoceros (NWR) READ MORE

Jun 05, 2018 / 0 comments

What Can Geckos With Backpacks and Tattoos Tell Us About Biodiversity?

The effects of cattle grazing on biodiversity and the environment tend to be a major source of contention between wildlife conservationists and cattle ranchers. READ MORE

Jun 04, 2018 / 0 comments

Dinosaur Dandruff Provides Insight Into Prehistoric Evolution of Birds

Paleontologists just confirmed in the study, “Fossilized skin reveals coevolution with feathers and metabolism in READ MORE

May 31, 2018 / 0 comments

Five Inspiring Stories of Critically Endangered Bird Species That Were Brought Back

BirdLife International recently published a story called “ READ MORE

May 23, 2018 / 0 comments

Purebred Dogs Offer Insight in Cancer Research

In recent years, multiple studies have found that purebred dogs have more to offer cancer research than just their sniffing noses. READ MORE

May 15, 2018 / 0 comments

Crocodiles and Bach: An Unexpected Match

The Department of Biopsychology at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) in Germany just issued a press release that aimed to answer READ MORE

May 08, 2018 / 0 comments

Study Finds That Horses Can Identify and Recall Human Facial Expressions

A recent study published in the Current Biology journal has shed some light on horse psychology and a horse’s READ MORE

May 02, 2018 / 0 comments

Teacher Under Investigation After Feeding a Puppy to a Snapping Turtle

Middle school science teacher Robert Crosland is under investigation by the school district where he works in Preston, Idaho after a shocking demonstration in his classroom. READ MORE

Mar 13, 2018 / 0 comments

Derrick Campana: Meet the Man Saving Pets With Prosthetics

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Jan 26, 2018 / 0 comments

Diabetic Alert Dogs Help Children in Need

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Jan 19, 2018 / 0 comments

Asiatic Cheetah on the Brink of Extinction, Only 50 Remaining in the World

One of the most remarkable creatures on the planet, the Asiatic cheetah, is nearing extinction. READ MORE

Dec 04, 2017 / 0 comments

Double-Amputee Boy Meets Quadruple-Amputee Dog (and Tears Ensue)

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Nov 27, 2017 / 0 comments

Dog Owners Have a Decreased Risk of Death, Study Finds

There are a million great things about being a dog owner, but this one is pretty high up there: owning a dog may actually help you live longer. READ MORE