Dog Visceral Fat Raises Disease Risk, CT Study Finds
A CT scan study of 205 dogs found that visceral fat — the fat stored around internal organs — is linked to age and …
Tick Disease Found in Shelter Cats More Than Expected
A PCR screening study of 93 shelter cats detected tick-borne pathogen DNA at surprisingly frequent rates, suggesting that cats are more involved in local tick-borne disease cycles than previously appreciated—and that tick prevention for cats deserves far more attention from pet owners.
Key Findings:
- PCR screening detected frequent tick-borne pathogen DNA in shelter cats.
- This suggests a higher involvement of cats in local tick-borne disease cycles.
