Probiotics Ameliorate Atopic Dermatitis by Modulating Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis in Dogs
Daily probiotics reduce clinical severity scores by ~35% in allergic dogs with chronic atopic dermatitis, according to a …
Birds of a Feather Video-Flock Together - Video Calling System for Pet Parrots
Parrots initiated 147 video calls over 3 months by ringing a bell to signal humans, with all 18 pet parrots using the system. Many consistently chose specific peers and learned new skills, such as exercise and mimicking words, from video buddies. This pilot intervention highlights social learning and preference in multiple species.
Key Findings:
- Parrots learned to ring bell to signal human to initiate video-call on tablet
- 147 bird-initiated calls over 3 months with every parrot using system
- Many parrots consistently chose specific other parrots to call
- Some learned new skills from video buddies (exercise, mimicking words)
