Can cats really get or pass on COVID-19, as a report from Belgium suggests?

To demonstrate infectivity, many more tests are needed.

Sarah L Caddy, Clinical Research Fellow in Viral Immunology and Veterinary Surgeon, University of Cambridge • conversation
March 30, 2020 ~3 min

How to keep your pets happy while social distancing

Staying home for social distancing may disrupt your pets' routine. But recreating a schedule can keep them (and you) happy.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
March 30, 2020 ~2 min


Cats don’t roam far, but they do lots of killing

Is your outdoor cat a wildlife-killer? "We found that house cats have a two- to 10-time larger impact on wildlife than wild predators—a striking effect."

Mick Kulikowski-NC State • futurity
March 12, 2020 ~4 min

Hong Kong dog causes panic – but here's why you needn't worry about pets spreading COVID-19

Can your canine give you coronavirus?

Sarah L Caddy, Clinical Research Fellow in Viral Immunology and Veterinary Surgeon, University of Cambridge • conversation
March 11, 2020 ~5 min

With bear trophies and lion genitals, US wildlife trafficking booms

Illegal wildlife trafficking and the demand for animal parts rose in the United States between 1979 and 2014, researchers find.

Maria Hornbek-Copenhagen • futurity
March 3, 2020 ~5 min

Mysterious cat food ingredients wrecked wildlife research

How much wildlife do cats eat? Researchers still don't know because their study to find out discovered something else instead: a cat food mystery.

Michelle Jewel-NC State • futurity
Feb. 28, 2020 ~4 min

Surprising holiday stuff can threaten pet safety

The holidays are full of unexpected hazards for pets. Keep them safe by listening to this podcast episode full of expert tips.

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
Dec. 11, 2019 ~2 min

Best defense against MRSA at home: Wash your hands

Drug-resistant MRSA easily spreads at home but the best protection is pretty simple: Wash your hands.

Kristina Sauerwein-Washington University • futurity
Dec. 2, 2019 ~7 min


Hidden traits and colors lurk in purebred dogs

Unexpected colors or even traits like missing tails don't necessarily indicate that a dog isn't purebred, research on "hidden" genetics suggests.

Abbey Nickel-Purdue • futurity
Nov. 6, 2019 ~5 min

7 questions parents should ask before kids go on playdates

Just 1 in 4 parents have gotten questions about safety issues from another parent before a playdate, a new poll suggests. Here's what to ask.

U. Michigan • futurity
Oct. 21, 2019 ~7 min

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