Wake County Animal Center reopens adoptions after an eight-week closure caused by a dog flu outbreak. The center will resume adoption services on Monday, December 4, by appointment only. “The flu virus is still out there,” said Wake County Animal Center Director Jennifer Federico. “But soon, for the first time in weeks, dogs and cats …
PORT HURON, Mich. – A deadly dog virus is spreading in St. Clair County. The county’s animal control department issued an alert reporting 11 cases of parvovirus in dogs, with only one dog surviving. Of the 11 cases, four were puppies from the same litter, all of which passed away due to the virus. The …
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 …
News By Deirdre Bardolf Published Nov. 25, 2023, 6:15 p.m. ET A Southern California family recounted how a “last-resort” antibiotic saved their show dog when he fell ill with a puzzling, treatment-resistant respiratory disease that has been affecting dogs across the United States. The family’s Golden Retriever, Ike, fell ill in September while participating in …
CARY, N.C. — Reports of a baffling respiratory illness affecting dogs are causing concern across North Carolina. Truss Vet Veterinary Urgent Care has seen a troubling surge in canine respiratory cases in recent days with eight dogs treated for respiratory symptoms in the past 24 hours, surpassing the total number of cases treated the previous …
Dog enthusiasts and veterinarians in Long Island are on high alert for a perplexing respiratory ailment that has afflicted and even led to the demise of some canines in other regions of the nation. While the illness has not surfaced in New York, occurrences have been identified in states like Colorado, Oregon, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, …
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 …
Have you ever wondered how cats produce that distinctive purring sound? Well, researchers have finally unraveled the mystery. According to The Guardian, the deep purring in cats is similar to the vocal fry technique used by singers like Katy Perry and Kurt Cobain. This unique low register is more commonly found in animals with …
Rachael Rodgers is an extraordinary photographer who beautifully captures her road trips with a unique twist—her travel companions are dogs without permanent homes. Based in the charming hamlet of Exshaw in Alberta, Canada, Rodgers has embarked on countless journeys with hundreds of dogs across Canada, as well as the states of Washington, Utah, and Oregon. …
Lost Cat Found Alive 12 Years Later A California couple was shocked to discover that their missing cat, Butters, had been living for over a decade after he disappeared. Angelo and Shelley Castellino from San Diego thought their cat was gone forever when he didn’t return home one day. They assumed that coyotes had attacked …