Fecal Exams for Cats
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof is a 2013 graduate of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) at Virginia Tech, where he also earned a Masters in Public Health.
To tell a right-trunked elephant from a lefty, check the wrinkles
And trunk skin gets a bit wrinklier on the curled-in side over the years as more little creases form with the bending, says mechanical engineer Andrew Schulz of the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Stuttgart, Germany.
Dog Asks Deputy For Help To Rescue Owner At A Cabin
The site was conceived and built through the combined efforts of contributing bloggers, technicians, and compassioned volunteers who believe the way we treat our dogs is a direct reflection of the state of our society.
‘Poopcopter’: AI Drone That Scans The Sky To Scoop Dog Poop
The site was conceived and built through the combined efforts of contributing bloggers, technicians, and compassioned volunteers who believe the way we treat our dogs is a direct reflection of the state of our society.
These sea creatures can fuse their bodies
Because comb jellies are spread out in the open ocean, fusion probably happens only in a lab setting, says Steven Haddock, a marine biologist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute in Moss Landing, Calif.
A Rescue Dog Turned Disaster Search Canine Is This Year’s ASCPA Dog Of The Year
ASPCA revealed that SDF is âan organization whose mission is to strengthen disaster response in America by rescuing and recruiting dogs and partnering them with firefighters and other first responders to find people buried alive in the wreckage of disasters.â
Genesee County Jail Inmate Charged After Punching Therapy Dog
âI understand that therapy dogs can be beneficial, but in this scenario, at least use a larger breed that has a better chance at being able to defend itself and in the future, donât leave them alone with these inmates to fend for themselves,â the user continued, before proceeding to call the incident a âcareless mistake that could have been avoidedâ.
Fun and healthy Halloween cat toys for your feline friend
This reaction is due to a compound called nepetalactone found in the plantâs leaves and stems, which binds to receptors in the catâs nose and stimulates sensory neurons, leading to a euphoric response.
Police Dog Gizmo Who Sniffed Out Drugs Worth $12M Throughout Career Passes Away
In a June 2015 Facebook post, Police Scotland wrote, âOne year old Gizmo is taking over Busterâs search duties â hunting for weapons, drugs, cash, stolen items and explosives.
European Cat Breeds
The German Rex was developed in Germany when a stray female cat with a distinctive wavy coat was adopted off the streets after World War II.
Some tadpoles donât poop for weeks. That keeps their pools clean
The researchers note that unlike Eiffingerâs tree frogs, the other species typically lay their eggs in open ponds where ammonia is easily diluted.
The 2024 American Humane Hero Dog Award Nominees Are Out!
In the Emerging Hero and Shelter category, we have Lieutenant Dan from New Richmond, Ohio, who, despite having his hind limbs and tail amputated due to birth defects, now lives a full and happy life â a true icon of positivity and perseverance!
Bird nests made with a toxic fungus seem to fend off attacking ants
So Cortés-Romay and behavioral ecologist Sabrina Amador Vargas of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Balboa, Panama, placed strands of horsehair fungus onto the branches of 30 acacia trees inhabited by one species of symbiotic ant (Pseudomyrmex spinicola), along with fibers of a nonfungal plant of similar thickness and type that birds also use to build nests.
Coyotes have the face muscles for that âsad-puppyâ look
The expressive face muscles were found in two coyotes from Pennsylvania and one from Oregon, Courtney Sexton of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Va., and colleagues say.
Dolphinsâ open-mouth behaviors during play are like smiles, a study claims
But Palagi is convinced the open mouth is dedicated only to playful contexts: When the dolphins in her study were acting aggressively, her team didnât see the animals performing this particular open-mouth behavior.
Animals Lebanon sees rise in abandoned cats after Israeli attacks
Lebanon is home to a diverse range of animal species, thanks to its varied landscapes that include mountains, forests, and coastal regions.
PetSafe ScoopFree Premium Natural Cat Litter Review
In 2013, PetSafe introduced its Simply Clean self-cleaning litter box, which featured a continuously rotating bowl that removes waste using a conveyor system.