Pet-owners: watch out for foxtail seed pods that can harm your dog or cat this summer
Foxtails can hook onto your pet’s skin and may cause redness, swelling and infection.
Erik Olstad, Health Sciences Assistant Professor of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis •
conversation
May 9, 2024 • ~7 min
May 9, 2024 • ~7 min
Little seed, big problem – keep an eye out for foxtail seed pods that can harm your pet this summer
Foxtails can hook onto your pet’s skin and may cause redness, swelling and infection.
Erik Olstad, Health Sciences Assistant Professor of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis •
conversation
May 9, 2024 • ~7 min
May 9, 2024 • ~7 min
Flat faces and difficulty breathing: how pet trends have harmed animal health – and what we can we do about it
The genetic mutations responsible for the unusual physical features in animals can also cause great harm.
Jacqueline Boyd, Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University •
conversation
April 23, 2024 • ~7 min
April 23, 2024 • ~7 min
Could sharing a bedroom with your pets be keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep?
Pets provide a source of comfort and intimacy for many owners drifting off to sleep. But according to new research, they may also disrupt your ability to fall or stay asleep.
Brian N. Chin, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Trinity College
• conversation
April 3, 2024 • ~5 min
April 3, 2024 • ~5 min
How to help children and the family dog stay safe when they play together
People often think about how it’s good for children to have a pet dog around. But what about the dog?
Anna Baatz, PhD Candidate and Associate Lecturer in human-animal interactions, University of Salford •
conversation
Feb. 13, 2024 • ~6 min
Feb. 13, 2024 • ~6 min
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