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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Why do vets charge more to scan an animal than a private hospital would to scan a human?

The typical cost of an MRI for a dog was 3,789 in 2025 in the UK, while for a cat it was 3,161 and for a rabbit, it was about 2,500.
Pets
Coronavirus
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Lesser-known virus that can cause fatal diarrhea raging in Northern California

A potentially fatal rotavirus outbreak is affecting young children in Northern California, leading to severe symptoms and hospitalizations.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

First-of-its-kind vaccine protects children from deadly intestinal infections

In children below the age of five, whose immune systems are still developing, the infections can lead to malnourishment; they cause up to 42,000 deaths annually. Soon there may be a vaccine to protect against these infections. In the Lancet Infectious Diseases last month, scientists shared the results of the first study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an ETEC-controlling vaccine in a large pediatric population in Gambia.
Public health
Science
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Cats may hold clues for human cancer treatment

Genetic mapping of nearly 500 pet-cat tumours reveals many cancer-driving genes mirror human cancers, linking feline and human tumour biology and suggesting shared treatment avenues.
#feline-cancer
Science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Cats and dogs are quietly spreading invasive WORMS through Europe

Invasive flatworms stick to cats and dogs' fur using sticky mucus, enabling pet-mediated spread across Europe and threatening native insects and soil.
#leptospirosis
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The largest genetic map of cancer in cats opens the door to treatments shared with humans

Cats, along with dogs, are the animals that spend the most time with humans. They share spaces, routines, and even illnesses. They are exposed to almost all the same environmental stressors that induce tumors in people. However, unlike what happens with dogs, cancer research in felines is very limited. Now, a huge study published in Science, using hundreds of tumor samples, has obtained the most complete oncogenome of the domestic cat.
Medicine
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Vets can tell which dogs are truly thriving and which are just being "managed"-here are 7 signs they notice right away - Silicon Canals

Remember that moment at the dog park when you see two golden retrievers, with one bouncing around with bright eyes and a glossy coat, and the other just going through the motions with a dull expression despite being perfectly groomed? Both dogs are clearly loved and cared for, but something deeper separates them: It's the difference between a dog that's genuinely flourishing and one that's simply being maintained.
Pets
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Battersea rescue dog to sniff out lung infection

He is full of personality, confidence and loves to use his nose, which are all attributes we look for in a Bio Detection Dog. He needs to be assertive enough to tell us when he has found his target odour and when it is not present and he will be rewarded for both decisions. He loves life at our training centre, where he gets dropped off for training in the morning and collected at the end of the day.
Medicine
Pets
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I'm Considering Doing Something Wildly Elitist to Keep Our Cat Alive

Cat dental surgery may cost $800–$2,000; untreated dental disease will worsen, impair eating, and adoption entails ongoing financial responsibility.
Science
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

'Remarkable' new cat cancer genome could benefit humans

Cats and humans develop similar cancers due to shared tumor-causing genetic mutations, suggesting cats could improve cancer research and treatments for both species.
Pets
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Warning to pet owners over TOXIC cancer-causing chemicals in foods

PFAS 'forever chemicals' found in pet foods pose significant exposure risks to companion animals, with wet foods delivering the highest daily intake despite lower concentrations per gram.
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