Episode 61: Sterilization's Effect on Health and Behavior in Dogs
October 5, 2023 — Sterilization is common in dogs - but what are the effects? A recent study takes a deep dive into the data.
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Researchers Examine Impacts Of Three Feeding Styles in a Recent Study
October 11, 2023 – Study sheds light on how to better care for horses by evaluating the effects of three feeding methods on equine health and well-being.
Recent Publication Shows Risk Varies Among Large, Small Dogs
Oct. 17, 2023 – A recent scientific publication in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association indicates obesity rates in sterilized dogs vary by breed size.
Determining Pain Management Effectiveness of Cannabidiol
Researchers will assess whether oral cannabidiol (CBD) extract improves pain management and function in dogs following orthopedic surgery.
Studying Health Conditions Associated with Spay/Neuter in Dogs
Researchers will conduct a retrospective cohort study to evaluate associations between spay/neuter in dogs and subsequent overweight/obese body condition scores and subsequently analyze the relationship between spay/neuter and cranial cruciate ligament injuries.
Looking for Associations Between Diet and Health in Golden Retrievers
Advanced glycation ends (AGEs) are proteins or lipids that bond to sugar molecules. These diet-related biomarkers are thought to be associated with aging and many degenerative diseases in people, including...
Identifying Risk Factors for Commonly Reported Feline Health Issues
Researchers will calculate disease occurrence and risk factors for domestic and purebred cats using comprehensive pet insurance data to inform health promotion efforts.
Exploring Better Housing Options for Shelter Cats
Researchers will assess if housing shelter cats within a cat den (a commercially available cat housing product) provides usable, quiet places within a larger holding kennel, thereby reducing stress and improving time-to-adoption for these animals.
Searching for Diagnostic Biomarkers for Bovine Tuberculosis in African Buffalo
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a chronic contagious disease caused by Mycobacteria bovis (M. bovis) that can affect a wide range of mammals, including wildlife, livestock and humans. Several wildlife species...
Measuring Health and Stress of Wildlife Amphibian Populations
Researchers will study the health and well-being of amphibian populations using epigenetics (molecular processes that control gene expression) as a potential new tool for amphibian conservation.