Dogs and Divorce: How do judges determine which person gets custody over the dog? One scientist says: Do not let the dog choose.
Category: Animal Health and Well-Being
Dog Separation Anxiety is Actually Frustration: New Study
The findings of a recent study support the idea that dogs exhibiting what has been commonly thought of as “separation anxiety” are actually just really frustrated to be in the position of lock-down or being housebound.
Rats Need an Advocate. Will it be You?
We know that like us, rats are intelligent, kind and empathic and sometimes experience regret, have an active memory life, laugh and play games, plan ahead, engage in bartering and trading, are super helpful, and are great at tasks, using tools and learning. So why, when we have scientific evidence of all of these attributes, do we treat rats so inhumanely–in the scientific lab, as well as the outer world?
Dogs, Cats and CoronaVirus: Human-to-Pet Transmission Possible
Health experts involved in monitoring the coronavirus and experts in pet health agree that pet dogs and cats can contract the virus from humans. However, pets cannot pass the virus on to their owners.
First Dolphin Sanctuary for Rescued Captive Dolphins
A team of scientists is building a first of its kind dolphin sanctuary in Greece. The sanctuary will be home to dolphins released from captivity from marine life parks and house marine animals threatened by the 8 million tons of plastic waste dumped into the ocean each year.
Calling All Dogs for Dog Aging Study
Call for participants for a first of its kind study on dog aging. In the first major longitudinal study involving dogs, scientists will study the factors surrounding dog aging. The Dog Aging Project will look at dogs from all breeds and mixes from across the nation.
Pet-Friendly Bathroom at Airport
Progress in Finland. Step up, U.S.
NYC Animal Rights Bundle: Bans Force-Fed Poultry, Protects Wild Birds, Carriage Horses
New York City has passed an animal rights legislative bundle including banning foie gras and other force-fed poultry, and protecting pigeons and other wild birds, and tightening the current law to protect carriage horses.
Dog Owners Make Bad Kibble Measurements, Dangerous for Dogs
Researchers found that dog owners are often inaccurate when measuring out kibble using a scoop, putting the dogs at risk of under-nourishment or weight gain.
Billions of Wild Birds have Disappeared: Study
A disturbing new scientific study has reported that there are nearly 3 billion fewer wild birds in the air than in 1970.
Overweight Humans Create Overweight Dogs: Study
A new study revealed that the prevalence of heavy or obese dogs occurs more than twice as much among overweight or obese owners than among owners who are slim or of a normal weight.
Dog-Killing Algae Popping Up Across U.S.
Blue-Green Algae is finding its way onto the radar of dog owners after a number of locations across the U.S. have seen incidents of dogs getting sick and even dying from it. The latest place it has shown up is New York City.
