National Dog Bite Prevention Week (May 18-24, 2014) is the right time to dispel myths about dog bites and take preventive measures to protect family, friends and the public health. Many believe they will only be bitten by a strange dog, but a study shows that the vast majority of victims were bitten by a [...]
The Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) Foundation announced funding for its first five research grants, totaling a quarter-million dollars. Designed to study the human health benefits of the human-animal bond, these grants will fund high-quality research in areas including animal-assisted social skills training for children with autism; canines and childhood cancer; long-term effects of [...]
There are more than 70 million good dogs in the United States, but any dog can bite. Understanding what a dog’s behavior is telling us and how our behavior may be interpreted by a dog is essential to reducing dog bites. To help educate the public and reduce the estimated 4.5 million reported dog bites [...]
Michigan State University researchers have identified a genetic mutation in Doberman pinschers that causes albinism in the breed, a discovery that has eluded veterinarians and breeders worldwide up until now.
Veterinarians are urging Americans to “Celebrate Healthy Pets” during this year’s National Pet Week, held May 4-10. National Pet Week, which falls on the first full week of May, was established in 1981 by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Auxiliary to the AVMA to celebrate the pets in our lives and promote responsible pet [...]
The Penn Vet Working Dog Center will partner with the Department of Homeland Security for the research and breeding of purpose-bred explosive detection canines. This collaborative effort will utilize and build upon the data gathered by the TSA breeding program to determine the most significant genetic and behavioral characteristics of explosive detection canines. The research will help the government identify more [...]
Pet Cancer Awareness Month begins tomorrow, and throughout the month of May the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) will provide news and information to help educate dog owners about the cutting-edge research and improved treatment options in the field of canine cancer. “All dogs, whether mixed breed or purebred, are at risk for developing cancer,” [...]
The boy was in a bow tie; the girl in her best pearls. Their parents approved of the date, and the two immediately clicked when together. Was this prom night for some young couple? Nope, just some dogs hanging out at the UC Davis veterinary hospital. Toots and Finley have more in common than just [...]
OptiGen will be offering a Spring Discount Days promotion for online entries starting April 18th through April 30th. Entries need to be made during that time using the code APRpup14 for the maximum discount of 25%. Clients will have up to 30 days from the date of their online request to get samples to OptiGen [...]
The Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital at Auburn University is now offering a Chiari-like malformation (CM) screening package to owners and breeders of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Brussels Griffons. Referrals are not required and limited appointments will be offered on Thursdays only. To schedule a CM screening, call the Bailey Small Animal [...]
