Dogs can sniff out SARS-CoV-2 in urine samples with 96% accuracy, according to a proof-of-concept study. No more swabs being jammed up your nose? Not quite, as the “dog test” is a long way off from practical applications. That’s because the dogs could only distinguish between positive and negative results in samples that they had… Read More »
My old dog Chili is a walking disaster … and a daily reminder of the impact arthritis in dogs has on their quality of life. In a nutshell, the immune system releases proteins that damage joints. These proteins bind to cartilage-producing cells in the joints … and lead to the secretion of more damaging proteins.… Read More »
This will depend on your veterinarian’s outlook. You may have to make a lifestyle change. Jenna Stregowski, RVT, has more than 20 years of experience working in veterinary medicine and has been writing about pet care for the last decade. If you’d like more on how we use your information, just check out our Privacy… Read More »
Blessed are the furry. Scores of cats and dogs — along with a couple of parakeets, some guinea pigs and a chicken named Lady Gaga — lined up Sunday for the annual Blessing of the Animals at St. John the Divine in Manhattan. “May your vet visits be brief and painless,” one priest said, blessing… Read More »