When should you rescue a hedgehog? An expert guide

Hedgehogs that are out at night and appear healthy are best left alone.

Emily Harper, PhD Candidate, School of Animal, Rural & Environmental Sciences, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Nov. 7, 2024 • ~6 min

When people are under economic stress, their pets suffer too – we found parts of Detroit that are animal welfare deserts

A study in Detroit finds large areas without pet resources, mainly in lower-income and minority neighborhoods. Better access to supplies and services could help owners and animals thrive together.

Laura A. Reese, Professor Emeritus of Urban and Regional Planning, Michigan State University • conversation
June 25, 2024 • ~9 min

Holiday foods can be toxic to pets – a veterinarian explains which, and what to do if Rover or Kitty eats them

Keeping human foods away from pets is one way to avoid emergency veterinary hospital runs during Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or New Year’s.

Leticia Fanucchi, Clinical Assistant Professor of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Oklahoma State University • conversation
Dec. 16, 2022 • ~8 min

For dogs with arthritis, daily activities don't have to be painful

Since canine arthritis can’t be cured, the goal of treatment in dogs is to reduce inflammation to increase comfort and improve a dog’s quality of life.

Tracy Jaffe, Clinical Instructor of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University • conversation
March 15, 2022 • ~10 min

Scientists at work: Helping endangered sea turtles, one emergency surgery at a time

For the endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle, every individual matters. A team of veterinarians and biologists has formed a network along the Gulf Coast to save injured sea turtles and the species.

Debra Moore, Assistant Clinical Professor of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University • conversation
May 13, 2021 • ~8 min

What's an epidemiologist?

Epidemiologists focus on diseases among groups of people. They also study the spread of disease among animals.

Jared D. Taylor, Professor of Veterinary Pathobiology, Oklahoma State University • conversation
May 21, 2020 • ~4 min

Scientist at work: Trapping urban coyotes to see if they can be 'hazed' away from human neighborhoods

Biologists capture and collar coyotes in urban Los Angeles in order to study the effectiveness of 'hazing' as a wildlife management tool.

Niamh M. Quinn, Human-Wildlife Interactions Advisor, University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources • conversation
April 29, 2020 • ~6 min

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