DOGE funding cuts and layoffs threaten pet and human health care advancementJune 2, 2025Veterinary researchers and scientists express concern as the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) redirects funding from key health agencies, raising questions about the future of disease tracking, diagnostics, and food safety.
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Applications open for 2026 human-animal bond research funding programMay 6, 2025Eligible universities, foundations, charities, and NGOs are invited to submit human-animal bond research proposals by August 15, 2025, for a chance to receive up to \$40,000 in funding.
AI leveraged to explore the impact of human-animal bondDecember 10, 2024The newly funded research will use machine learning, data analytics, and human cohort data to explore the human-animal bond and its impact on pet and human health.
Interacting with dogs boosts concentration and stress relief, study findsMarch 15, 2024The research used an electroencephalogram (EEG) scan, which revealed changes in brainwaves while performing various activities with a dog, including petting, grooming, and walking
Feline genome probed for future disease studiesFebruary 6, 2024The Morris Animal Foundation-funded research delves into various cat species’ entire DNA, uncovering novel perspectives on domestic and wild cat evolution
Lung damage, 'severe' footpad burns among health impacts of bushfires on koalas, study revealsJanuary 9, 2024The new scientific publication, led by a senior lecturer at the University of Adelaide’s School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, was featured in Veterinary Sciences.
Tips for sourcing full-text online articlesSeptember 15, 2023Practicing evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) requires finding published evidence. Fortunately, there are some solid techniques that can help you find many full-text articles online even when you are not affiliated with an institution.
Health data of short-muzzled breeds helps inform personalized careFebruary 21, 2023While it is no secret brachycephalic dogs experience increased health risks as compared to their longer-nosed counterparts, new research from Nationwide confirms anecdotal veterinary evidence is certainly rooted in fact.
Genetic screening aims to reduce heart disease in Newfoundland dogsJanuary 19, 2023Reducing instances of a serious heart disease commonly found in Newfoundland dogs is the goal of new research underway at Michigan State University.
Feline intestinal lymphoma, cognitive dysfunction to be exploredDecember 22, 2022Tooth resorption, cognitive dysfunction syndrome, and oral squamous cell carcinoma are among the topics of six newly funded feline-focused studies.
