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 | Dec. 11, 2019 | futurity~2 mins
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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 | Dec. 2, 2019 | futurity~7 mins
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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 | Nov. 6, 2019 | futurity~5 mins
Tags: science-and-technology colors dogs genes pets
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 | Oct. 21, 2019 | futurity~7 mins
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Half of raw food for dogs contains drug-resistant bacteria
Raw food for dogs contain drug-resistant bacteria, research finds. And those nasty bugs can go from pup to person.
U. Zurich | Oct. 16, 2019 | futurity~4 mins
Tags: health-and-medicine bacteria dogs drug-resistance meat pets
Genes partially explain dog breed behaviors
It may seem obvious that genes can shape the behaviors of different dog breeds, but evidence hasn't always backed that up.
Katherine Unger Baillie-Penn | Oct. 9, 2019 | futurity~7 mins
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Dogs can get the same autoimmune encephalitis we do
Humans aren't the only ones who can get autoimmune encephalitis. Dogs are at risk, too.
NC State | Sept. 23, 2019 | futurity~4 mins
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Do ‘cozy-candy’ treats link overweight dogs and owners?
New research on the prevalence of overweight dogs in Denmark suggests a link between overweight dog owners and the use of dog treats as "hygge-candy" or "cozy-candy."
Maria Hornbek-Copenhagen | Sept. 18, 2019 | futurity~4 mins
Tags: health-and-medicine body-weight dogs obesity pets veterinary-science
Can ‘trap, neuter, return’ really control cats? Maybe
Trap, neuter, return programs for free-roaming cats are controversial. New research says they can reduce populations and suffering, but only at scale.
Alisson Clark-Florida | Aug. 16, 2019 | futurity~5 mins
Tags: science-and-technology birth-control cats invasive-species pets reproduction veterinary-science
How to keep your dog safe on the Fourth of July
Fireworks and other hazards can be tough for dogs on the Fourth of July. Here's how to keep them safe.
Texas A&M University | July 2, 2019 | futurity~3 mins
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