A pioneering study investigating the brain activity of dogs during scent detection has unveiled crucial insights into their remarkable olfactory capabilities. Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have developed an optical sensor capable of remote sensing dogs’ brain activity in three key regions— the olfactory bulb, hippocampus, and amygdala— that play a critical role in how dogs distinguish between different smells.
The University of Pretoria’s (UP) Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH) at the university’s Faculty of Veterinary Science, is dedicated to helping pets regain their mobility and quality of life. Recently, we had the pleasure of treating Audra, who underwent a tibial plateau levelling osteotomy (TPLO)—a surgical procedure designed to stabilize the knee joint after a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture.
A six-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named Mia has made a successful recovery after receiving a tracheal stent at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH).
Canine cupids will deliver handmade Valentines to sick children at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital so they can celebrate Valentine’s Day despite being hospitalized. The dogs will also be stationed at a special “Kissing Booth” outside of the hospital to greet and “kiss” visitors and staff. The dogs and their handlers are part of UCLA Health’s People-Animal Connection, a pet therapy program designed to lift the spirits of hospitalized patients.
The Case of the Cat with Disappearing Teeth
Kimberly Dodd is the dean of the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and the former director of the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, or MSU VDL. Dodd is an expert in laboratory diagnostics and outbreak response for emerging infectious diseases.
MSU researchers (plus dogs) discover new truffle species
The American Veterinary Medical Association has issued recommendations for keeping pets and backyard flocks safe from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), and the recommendations are also a useful guide for humans. Dr. Stephany Lewis, a professor of zoological medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and director of the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic, explains the risks of HPAI to pets and people.
Jordan Wilson was enjoying a night with family and friends during a Florida vacation in 2022 when, in an instant, her world changed in a way she never could have imagined.
While you might know about the dangers of chocolate and poinsettias for pets, several lesser-known hazards can turn festive celebrations into unexpected veterinary visits. Mark D. Freeman, a veterinarian with the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, has 12 tips to help pet owners avoid emergency visits this holiday season.
While good dogs never mean harm, they are often directed to remain on-lead in nature reserves to protect wildlife. Research from the University of Adelaide has found that whether dog owners follow this rule is mostly driven by social factors.
Chickens have been a mainstay in Australian backyards for generations. New research from the University of Adelaide reveals that owners see their chooks as a blend between pet and livestock as well as a trustworthy source of produce.
Doctoral student Sabrine Marangoni from UdeM’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine has compiled 24 videos documenting signs of pain in cats.
Dogs are the bounding balls of energy that greet us at the door, and the beloved companions that curl up with us at night, yet for many military veterans, they’re also a vital support, helping manage their everyday wellbeing and promote positive mental health.
Highlights research work being down across several disciplines at the veterinary school
Rutgers University-New Brunswick scientists have discovered a virus that caused a nationwide die-off of superworms, a common food for birds, reptiles, other pets and, more and more so, even for humans as an alternative protein source. In doing so, they pioneered a different way to search for and identify emerging viruses and pathogens in humans, plants and animals.
We use the word ‘love’ in a bewildering range of contexts — from sexual adoration to parental love or the love of nature. Now, more comprehensive imaging of the brain may shed light on why we use the same word for such a diverse collection of human experiences.
The significance of pets in human existence varies between people. However, the emotional and social support that companion animals offer is an impactful driving force behind this attachment. Those who underestimate the strength of the bond drive a wedge between themselves and the bereaved.
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