Loyal conducted early studies by dosing 130 research dogs with its experimental drug, demonstrating the ability to reduce IGF-1 levels in large dogs to those found in medium-size dogs. Minor side effects such as temporary loose stools were reported in two dogs, but no major side effects have been observed, according to Halioua. To evaluate …
Sea Turtles Experience Record Nesting in Florida Despite Climate Change Concerns The sea turtles, a species that has been making their annual trek to U.S. beaches for millions of years, have undergone a record-breaking nesting season this past year. Preliminary state statistics in Florida have revealed over 133,840 loggerhead turtle nests, shattering the record set …
Veterinary laboratories are alerting pet owners about a contagious respiratory illness that emerged among dogs a few months ago. The American Veterinary Medical Association pointed out in a news release on Friday that the cases have extended to at least five states and that experts are still investigating the cause of the diseases. Here’s an …
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD): The Threat of Zombie Deer Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) remains a significant threat in the U.S. and around the world, with no vaccine or cure in sight to prevent its spread. In 2005, New York fell victim to the “zombie deer” disease when several deer infected with CWD escaped from a …
Authorities in North Conway, New Hampshire are on a mission to pinpoint individuals who might have been exposed to rabies. This comes after two stray kittens in the area tested positive for the fatal disease, sending shockwaves across the community. The first infected kitten was brought to the Conway Area Humane Society by a concerned …
A sheep known as “Britain’s loneliest sheep” has sparked controversy after being rescued from the base of a remote cliff in the Scottish Highlands. The sheep, now named Fiona, had been stranded for two years along the Cromarty Firth. Initially deemed a complex rescue, sheep shearer Cammy Wilson organized an effort with four others to …
After more than two weeks on the run, a pig named Kevin Bacon has finally made it home to Pennsylvania, thanks to sticky buns, Benadryl, and support from his namesake, actor Kevin Bacon. On October 13, Chelsea Rumbaugh brought Kevin, a two-year-old, 200-pound Juliana pig, back to her farm in Cumberland Township. However, the very …
Test subjects who consumed alcohol were discovered to have a nearly 7 percent higher likelihood of engaging in ‘impure’ acts and a 4 percent higher likelihood of considering harming others. However, alcohol did not appear to affect morals such as fairness, loyalty, and respect for authority. Discoveries from a recent study conducted by a team …
Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Oct. 17 (UPI) — Reports of a mountain lion on the loose in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh County were the result of a large house cat wandering through the area, officials said. Thomas Keller, a biologist with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, visited Lower Macungie Township on Monday to investigate a reported mountain …
Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Oct. 18 (UPI) — Officials from animal control in Illinois have issued a public statement regarding a serval, an African exotic cat, that is currently roaming the city of Decatur. This unusual animal has been sighted on the northeast side of the city, according to the Macon County Animal Control …