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.

Dog Owners Create Health Risk from Pet Food Handling

The results of a new study suggests that most U.S. dog owners are unaware of — and do not follow — guidelines on safe pet food and dish handling from the FDA. This presents health risks for both pets and humans.

Second US State Prohibits Cat Declawing

Maryland will become the second US state to prohibit pet owners from declawing cats.

The State of Honey Bees

USDA annual reports that examine the gain and loss of colonies, including losses due to colony collapse disorder.

Dog Inbreeding and Health: Study

New research has demonstrated that the majority of dogs are highly inbred. Unfortunately, the study findings indicate that inbreeding of dogs contributes to an increase in disease and health care costs throughout their lifespan.

Is your microwave causing stress for your dog? Probably, say scientists

Researchers have discovered that dogs are stressed when exposed to common household noises.

Doggy ADHD: New Study

Researchers of a new study identify features of hyperactive and impulsive behavior and inattention (ADHD) in dogs

Wildlife death and illness reports

Wildlife death and illness reports: WHISPers, hosted by the USGS National Wildlife Health Center, is a repository for sharing basic information about historic and ongoing wildlife mortality (death) and/or morbidity (illness) events.

Smart Parrots Need A Lot of Stimulation: Study

The results of an important new study help to explain why many intelligent birds–and perhaps other animals–struggle in captivity. More specifically, the results revealed that the smarter the bird, the more unique welfare needs it has in captivity.

Cats have 7 types of personalities, say researchers

A group of researchers developed a new comprehensive questionnaire for studying feline personality and behavior and found that cats have seven basic personality or behavioral traits.