Enhancing the lives of animals and their human companions
Researchers have developed a machine learning algorithm to accurately detect heart murmurs in dogs, one of the main indicators of cardiac disease, which affects a large proportion of some smaller…
A new study shows the remarkable adaptability of the critically endangered Cat Ba langurs. Despite low genetic diversity, the langurs have retained key genetic traits that help them survive in…
The noses of many mammals, such as dogs, ferrets and cows, feature grooves forming a multitude of polygons. A team has analyzed in detail how these patterns form in the…
New study highlights the vital role of wildlife rangers in lion conservation and identifies Uganda’s Nile Delta as a key area for protection.
Most dog owners didn’t know that flea and tick treatments are dangerous to aquatic life, suggesting more awareness could ease the problem.
Although more common in dogs, 4 in 10 pet cats also choose to play fetch with their owners, researchers report.
A new study challenges the hypothesis that ‘puppy dog eyes’ evolved exclusively in dogs as a result of domestication.
Humans slow their own speech when talking to their dogs, and this slower tempo matches their pets’ receptive abilities, allowing the dogs to better understand their commands, according to a…
Researchers have developed a tool that can aid owners and veterinarians in assessing an elderly dog’s frailty. The tool — when coupled with simple assessments of body and muscle condition…