Virtual Vet Consults Ease Stress for Cats and Their Caregivers
Study finds 85.7% interested in video-based telemedicine for vet consults in cats.
Key Finding: 85.7% interested in video-based telemedicine for vet consults
Pet Health & Wellness
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Steroid and Antibiotic Use May Boost ACL Injury Risk in Dogs
Study finds systemic fluoroquinolones associated with ~3× higher odds of ccl rupture in dogs.
Key Finding: Systemic fluoroquinolones associated with ~3× higher odds of CCL rupture
Pet Owners Show Growing Interest in Advanced Health Options
Study finds 58.4% believe pets deserve human-level treatment options; ~51.5% want human-level diagnostics in multiple species.
Key Finding: 58.4% believe pets deserve human-level treatment options; ~51.5% want human-level diagnostics
Antiviral Medications Dramatically Boost FIP Outcomes in Cats
Study finds ~84.7% overall survival/remission after 84-day therapy in cats.
Key Finding: ~84.7% overall survival/remission after 84-day therapy
Unvaccinated Dogs 8x More Likely to Get Parvo, Study Confirms
Egyptian study of 94 dogs reveals unvaccinated dogs face 8 times higher parvovirus risk, while roaming doubles infection chances—critical evidence for …
Key Finding: Unvaccinated dogs had ~8× higher odds of CPV infection than vaccinated dogs
Feral Cats 5x More Likely to Have FIV Than House Cats, Study Finds
New research from Hong Kong reveals feral cats have a 15.4% FIV infection rate compared to just 3.1% in pet cats, highlighting the importance of …
Key Finding: FIV prevalence was markedly higher in community/feral cats (15.4%) vs pet cats (3.1%)
Telehealth Eases Care for Arthritic Cats
Study finds regular video telehealth check-ins helped cat owners better manage feline arthritis at home in cats.
Key Finding: Regular video telehealth check-ins helped cat owners better manage feline arthritis at home
Guinea Pig Welfare Survey: Most Pets Live in Spacious, Enriched Housing
Study finds most surveyed guinea pigs lived in spacious, enriched housing with proper diet.
Key Finding: Most surveyed guinea pigs lived in spacious, enriched housing with proper diet
Rosemary Extract Dramatically Cuts Litterbox Odor in Cats, Study Shows
A controlled feeding trial with 9 cats reveals that rosemary extract supplements can reduce ammonia emissions by 47% and hydrogen sulfide by 42%, …
Key Finding: Rosemary extract reduced ammonia emissions by approximately 47%
Why Rabbits Need to Eat Their Poop: New Study Explains Essential Digestion
Preventing rabbits from eating their soft feces causes serious digestive problems and stunted growth, according to new research that validates this …
Key Finding: Coprophagy prevention reduced growth performance by 15-20%
Severely Obese Pets Face Major Weight Loss Challenges, Study Shows
Clinical study of 514 obese pets reveals that those over 40% above ideal weight face significantly greater challenges in weight loss programs, …
Key Finding: Pets over 40% above ideal weight had significantly worse weight loss outcomes
Dog Behavior Problems Significantly Impact Owner Mental Health, Study Shows
Four-week study tracking 709 dog owners reveals that pet behavioral problems significantly increase owner depression, anxiety, and stress levels.
Key Finding: Dog aggression and fearfulness significantly increased owner depression and anxiety
CBD Oil Proves Safe for Dogs in 90-Day Clinical Trial
Comprehensive 90-day safety trial of 32 dogs finds CBD oil well-tolerated with no serious adverse effects, supported by extensive post-market …
Key Finding: Daily CBD at 5 mg/kg caused no serious adverse effects over 90 days
Growing Up with Pets May Cut Children's Asthma Risk in Half
Comprehensive Japanese study of 4,300 people reveals that childhood pet ownership, especially dogs, significantly reduces lifelong asthma risk through …
Key Finding: People who never owned dogs were twice as likely to develop asthma
Heartworm and Parasite Survey Reveals Critical Prevention Gaps in Stray Pets
A comprehensive survey of stray dogs and cats reveals high rates of heartworm and parasite infections, highlighting the importance of preventive care …
Key Finding: 42% of stray dogs tested positive for heartworm disease
Most Guinea Pigs Develop Preventable Health Problems, Large Study Shows
The largest veterinary study of guinea pigs reveals that over 25% suffer from overgrown nails, with many other health issues stemming from preventable …
Key Finding: Overgrown nails affected 26.6% of pet guinea pigs—the most common health issue
Dog Owners Spend More on Veterinary Care Than Cat Owners, Study Shows
International survey of over 2,100 pet owners reveals significant disparities in financial and emotional investment between dog and cat owners across …
Key Finding: Dog owners consistently reported higher attachment and financial investment than cat owners
Most Bearded Dragons Are Overweight with Preventable Health Issues
Large veterinary study reveals that 60% of pet bearded dragons are obese, with most health problems stemming from preventable husbandry mistakes.
Key Finding: 60% of pet bearded dragons were classified as severely obese (Class II obesity)
Regular Vet Visits Beat Diet and Exercise for Dog Health, Massive Study Shows
Groundbreaking study of 21,844 dogs reveals that regular veterinary checkups are more important for health and longevity than diet quality, exercise, …
Key Finding: Regular vet visits were the strongest predictor of health and longevity
One-Quarter of Pet Rabbits Suffer from Painful Ear Problems, Study Finds
A large UK survey reveals that over 28% of pet rabbits experience ear problems, with lop-eared breeds facing 2.5 times higher risk than upright-eared …
Key Finding: Over 28% of pet rabbits had experienced ear infections or other ear conditions