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Vaccine hesitancy gives some US dog, cat owners cold feet

AVMA News

The connection between attitudes toward human and pet vaccines and how those of some people are changing is forcing veterinary professionals to more frequently explain the benefits of vaccines for pets.

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Monoclonal antibodies show promise as new therapy for veterinary patients

AVMA News

More than 100 monoclonal antibodies (mAb) designed to bind to specific target proteins are available for humans, including those intended to treat cancer and autoimmune disorders.

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Researcher looking at PFAS exposure in dogs, cats

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#AVMA2023 rewind: Per-and-polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been linked to harmful health effects in both humans and animals. Dr. Heather D. Bair-Brake presented on the topic of PFAS in pets.

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Why no dog-sized cats?

Reddit Animals

So there are small cats, counting up to the size of a pallas cat or so, and there are big cats, pumas ans cheetas being the smallest ones in this category. But why aren't there medium sized cats? submitted by /u/altago [link] [comments]

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Behavior I would not have thought cats and dogs would exhibit

Reddit Animals

Actually, it surprised me more about cats -- dogs always seemed more attuned to humans. More than once I saw a cat that had been scared of a stranger understand that its owner or even just someone else it knew being friendly to that person meant that the cat was no longer afraid.

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Examples of animal behavior specifically for humans?

Reddit Animals

I'm talking about stuff like: dogs acting cute on purpose for humans, cats meowing for humans.

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The Unbreakable Bond Between Pets and Humans

Reddit Animals

Pets have been a part of human society for thousands of years, serving as companions, protectors, and even healers. From cats and dogs to birds and reptiles, pets have a unique ability to connect with humans in ways that are both profound and lasting. In some cases, pets have even saved their owners' lives.

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