By Kylie M. Cairns, Research Fellow in Canid and Wildlife Genomics, UNSW Sydney and Melanie Fillios, Professor, Department of Archaeology and Palaeoanthropology, University of New England From village dogs to toy poodles to mastiffs, dogs come in an astonishing array of shapes, colours and sizes. Today there are estimated to be about 700 million dogs…
We’ve brought together an outstanding selection of gift ideas for pets and their parents for the 2025 holiday season! Each winning product includes a link so you can easily find it online. These products were chosen from brand, merchant or PR company submissions, based on quality, value, and natural features when applicable. Products we can’t…
By Courtney Price, VMBS Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University | Vet Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, October 2, 2025 — From microplastics to heavy metals and forever chemicals, people are more aware than ever of the potential dangers lurking in food, water, and household items. But thanks to researchers at the Texas A&M College of…
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — If your dog or cat could talk, they’d tell you when something hurts. Until then, it’s important for pet owners to keep an eye on any subtle changes in their dog or cat’s routine that might signal chronic health conditions. Last Updated on January 2, 2026 by Digital…
By the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University Between going on walks, running to the door, and jumping on the couch, many dogs spend most of their day on their feet. But when a dog’s routine suddenly slows down, owners might not realize that the problem could be related to their…
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With wildfire smoke creating poor air quality across parts of the Midwest, East Coast and New England in recent days and expected in the days to come, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is reminding the public that wildfire smoke can pose serious health risks not only to…
By Tom Melville New UNSW-led research confirms man’s best friend is at risk from human-induced climate change. Last Updated on July 22, 2025 by Digital Manager: Melody McKinnon
Raw feeding (sometimes referred to as a BARF diet) is a growing trend among pet parents who want to provide a more natural diet for their cats and dogs. The idea is simple, feed pets the way their wild ancestors ate: raw meat, bones and organs, often with a few fruits and vegetables thrown in….
Some of the natural tick products and recommendations out there are nothing short of alarming. Many aren’t doing their homework before selling or recommending products containing natural ingredients that can harm (or even kill) some animals. They often assume if they’re safe for humans, they must be safe for animals. Others research the functionality of…
Dogs can suffer from chronic bladder infections, leading to long-term use of medication and antibiotics. Toy breeds and females are more susceptible, but all dogs can be plagued by repeated infections. Last Updated on January 2, 2026 by Digital Manager: Melody McKinnon
