The Lighter Side: "The Weight of Ownership"June 10, 2024“The Lighter Side” is a monthly cartoon feature by Greg Bishop, DVM, that highlights the humorous and light-hearted perspectives in the world of animals and veterinary care. Visit sasquatchpaw.com for more of Dr. Bishop’s work.
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Study finds domestication, selective breeding limited dogs' ability to communicate through facial expressionsJune 6, 2024Using an extended Dog Facial Action Coding System, researchers observed how ambiguous domestic dogs’ facial expressions are compared with those of captive wolves
Stanley Pup advocates for animal adoption, kicks off the NHL championshipJune 5, 2024Sixteen dogs, each representing one of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs qualifiers, are set to engage in a playful faceoff for a ‘pooch-sized’ version of the hockey league trophy
$246,000 USDA-NIFA grant targeted to aid recruitment of rural Alabama veterinariansJune 4, 2024The funding helps Auburn University’s CVM faculty create a program on financial sustainability and post-graduate career opportunities for rural veterinarians and veterinary students.
Animal testing company fined $35M following rescue of 4,000 beaglesJune 4, 2024The resolution, reported to be the ‘largest ever fine’ in an Animal Welfare Act case, included a criminal search warrant executed at the company’s Cumberland, Va., breeding facility in May 2022 to rescue 4,000 beagles.
Campaign calls for responsible dog ownership to keep letter carriers safeJune 3, 2024Los Angeles tops the 2023 list of dog attacks, with Houston and Chicago ranking second and third, the U.S. Postal Service reports
Advancing patient care through diagnostic innovationsMay 29, 2024With recent diagnostics advancements, veterinary teams are equipped to provide care to more pets in an increasingly evidence-based and efficient manner.
22 dogs rescued from unlicensed breeder in MissouriMay 27, 2024Among the rescued are puppies ranging from five days to six months old, most of which are large-breed coonhound mixes.
Pet telehealth benefit new membership offering of retail giantMay 24, 2024The new offering, which piloted as a limited-time benefit in 2023, gives members 24/7 virtual access to veterinary experts
Dialysis treatment saves two dogs from suspected pain med ingestionMay 24, 2024Vizsla siblings, Mia and Kodak, were reported by their owners to have possibly ingested naproxen tablets, a pain reliever potentially lethal to pets
