Geneticist Matt Walker and his team at Kindred Companion Sciences produced a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey using the Nobel Prize-winning CRISPR gene editing technique, according to a study published in the CRISPR Journal. The scientific breakthrough successfully silenced the primary gene responsible for producing allergy-causing proteins in dogs, allowing allergic individuals to interact with pets … Read more
Rising ocean temperatures are reshaping shark habitats and migration routes along the U.S. East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico, according to recent scientific studies. While overall shark populations are not necessarily growing, changing marine climates are pushing certain species into regions where they were once less common, raising questions about potential shark-human interactions ahead … Read more
Precision companion animal nutrition is advancing rapidly as pet owners demand health-focused diets, according to insights shared by Golden Child. Blaire Aldridge, VP of R&D at Golden Child and a former senior manager of the Nutrition Platform team at Nestlé Purina with a Ph.D. in monogastric nutrition from Purdue University, states that formulating modern diets … Read more
Stephen Colbert has returned to the public eye following his departure from The Late Show, marking his post-talk show life with a tribute to his family dog, Benny. The comedian, who concluded his 11-year tenure at the Ed Sullivan Theater on May 21, shared a birthday greeting for his seven-year-old Boykin spaniel on Instagram this … Read more
An Oklahoma family’s home security footage went viral after their Golden Retriever, Bingo, carried a live armadillo into their residence. According to homeowner Alycia Napier, who documented the June 2024 incident on Instagram, the dog bypassed his owners and entered the home with the wild animal in his mouth, prompting a frantic response from the … Read more
Nassau County’s Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has approved at least $1 million in tax incentives for a new veterinary training hospital in Garden City, despite formal opposition from a regional trade group. The project, led by Dr. Dominic Marino, will receive sales-tax, mortgage-recording, and property tax exemptions over 17 years to support a 30,100-square-foot facility … Read more
An outbreak of leptospirosis linked to a North Berkeley homeless encampment has resulted in two human infections, including one death, according to city officials. The cases, confirmed in May, represent the first human transmission of the bacteria in Berkeley in over a decade. While health authorities maintain the risk to the general public remains extremely … Read more
The Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT) has delivered its first ruling under the state’s new rental pet laws, determining that a landlord acted reasonably when refusing a tenant’s request to keep a rescue kitten. The laws, which were introduced in March, establish a presumption that tenants are permitted to keep pets in rental properties. … Read more
Ecuador’s Bold Move Towards Rabies Elimination: A Blueprint for Global Health Security Ecuador is making significant strides towards becoming only the second country in Latin America to eliminate dog-mediated rabies, following Mexico’s lead. This ambitious goal, guided by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), centers on mass dog vaccination, robust epidemiological surveillance, and accessible post-exposure … Read more
Abandoned Kittens Found in Uber Eats Bag Spark Concern Over Pet Abandonment A heartwarming yet disturbing discovery in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park has brought the issue of pet abandonment into sharp focus. Parkgoers stumbled upon three kittens left inside an Uber Eats bag during a charity walk this past Sunday. The incident, quickly gaining attention online, … Read more