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Researcher looking at PFAS exposure in dogs, cats

AVMA News

#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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VMX 2023 draws a crowd for 40th anniversary

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Several new studies were unveiled at @the_NAVC Veterinary Meeting & Expo this January in Orlando, Florida, including research identifying 30 different bacterial groups in the fecal microbiome of domestic cats and a survey on dog owners’ awareness of osteoarthritis.

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Cat People VS Dog People

4 The Love Of Animals

“It’s interesting to learn how different cat and dog owners can be when choosing, and making decisions for, their pets,” said Dr. Brent Mayabb, veterinarian and manager of education and development at Royal Canin. cats dogs'

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Air purifiers for pet hotel

Reddit Animals

I’ve been doing some extensive research but it’s always best to hear from people that actually use and have them for pets. by 3m dog rooms, 7 1.5m by 1m cat rooms and 2 2m by 2m executive cat rooms (for more than 1 cat). The hotel space is going to be about 1400sq ft (excluding the external area) with 6 1.5m

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Research Animals Rescued from North Carolina Lab

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An enormous victory was achieved for animals this week when nearly 200 dogs and 54 cats were rescued from a North Carolina animal testing facility that closed its doors after an undercover investigation revealed apparent abuse of the animals by workers at the facility. "We Their investigations produce results. From the PR Newswire.

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Examples of animal behavior specifically for humans?

Reddit Animals

I'm researching animal behaviors for a game I'm working on. I'm talking about stuff like: dogs acting cute on purpose for humans, cats meowing for humans.

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Utah's Shelters Providing Strays to Labs for Research

Critter News

Scores of abandoned dogs, cats and livestock from Utah animal shelters become subjects of laboratory research at the University of Utah each year. That's because of a little-known state law that requires government-run pounds to turn animals over to researchers if asked. From the AP.

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