Pet food manufacturer Stormberg Foods announced a recall for a variety of chicken dog treats sold under three different brands because the dog treats might contain Salmonella.
Category: Animal Health and Well-Being
Adopt a Beagle Rescued from Breeding Facility
Thousands of beagles that were bred to be sold to laboratories have been rescued and are about to hit shelters around the U.S. These dogs need new adoptive homes. Read on to find out how to adopt one of these dogs.
Calling All Cat People: Scientists Need Your Input
Scientists are asking for U.S. volunteers who live with cats to participate in a new research project.
‘Pawternity Leave’ Offered by Employers
Pawternity Leave, giving employees time off to care for new pets, is starting to be recognized by more companies.
Happy the Elephant has Day in Court
New York’s highest court is set to determine whether Happy, a 47-year-old Asian elephant living at the Bronx Zoo, is being unlawfully imprisoned.
Another US City Bans Sale of Pets
Dallas, Texas joins more than 400 municipalities across the U.S. that have banned the sale of puppies and kittens in pet stores.
Another Step Closer to Stopping Animal Testing
Researchers have produced a new protocol for screening skin allergens from cosmetics and other products that does not require animal testing.
Positive Tone Matters when Speaking to Animals: Study
According to new scientific research, the way we talk around animals and the way we talk to animals may have an impact on their well-being.
Cruel Over-Breeding Causes Dogs a Lifetime of Suffering, Warn Veterinarians
Selective breeding has led to serious health problems among some breeds that veterinarians warn can cause these dogs a “lifetime of suffering”.
Testing Cognitive Decline in Aging Dogs
Researchers have found that a suite of complementary tests can quantify changes in dogs suspected of suffering from cognitive decline.
Reptiles Threatened with Extinction: Scientists
One in five reptiles faces extinction in what scientists say would have a ‘devastating’ effect on humans and the planet. With 21% of reptile species (from lizards to snakes to geckos and turtles) currently facing extinction, such a loss could have disastrous impacts on ecosystems around the world.
Shocking Number of Pets OD-ing from Weed: Veterinarians
A new survey of North American veterinarians revealed cases of marijuana poisoning among pets are on the rise.
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