Tiger, two lions die from poison at Indonesian zoo
An investigation is under way after authorities determined that an endangered Sumatran tiger and two African lions found dead at an Indonesia zoo died from poison, officials said Wednesday.
View ArticleWhy won't she leave him? Abused women often fear for pets left behind
Veterinarians and women's shelters can make it easier for abused women to decide to leave their homes, particularly when the abuser is using a beloved pet as part of a campaign to control his partner,...
View ArticleSurgery could fix giraffe's terminal birth defect
A 6-month-old female giraffe at Oklahoma City Zoo is scheduled to have surgery to correct a terminal birth defect that affects her ability to eat.
View ArticleVeterinary researchers use forensic technology to track down drug residues in...
Veterinarians at Iowa State University are using advanced forensic techniques and the same technology used by crime scene investigators to monitor drug residues in milk and meat.
View ArticleTraining veterinarians to care for US military animals that serve a nation
He felt called to serve, but it wasn't until his tour with Colorado's Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard that Army 2nd Lt. Jeff Ullmer found a second calling: veterinary medicine.
View ArticleThe economics of newly graduated veterinarians
Animals can teach us more about the human body than we might realize. Crack open New York Times bestseller "Zoobiquity," and you'll learn about a human cardiologist's experiences at the Los Angeles Zoo...
View ArticleBoris the polar bear has three teeth pulled at Washington zoo
Boris the 29-year-old polar bear is eating only soft foods for a while after having surgery to remove three broken or decayed teeth at a Washington state zoo.
View ArticleArgentina seeks beef production boost with bovine IUD
An Argentinian veterinarian has designed a cheap and simple device that could revolutionize cattle husbandry on the pampas by preventing pregnant cows from reaching the slaughterhouse.
View ArticleVeterinarians: National Zoo panda cub is healthy
The National Zoo's giant panda cub has been given a clean bill of health after its first veterinarian exam.
View ArticleAlways ask a vet before giving painkillers to pets, expert says
(HealthDay)—When people feel pain, they often reach for common medicines such as aspirin or Motrin. These types of drugs, known as NSAIDs, also are used to treat arthritis pain in dogs and to manage...
View ArticlePolar bear dies at South African zoo
One of South Africa's two polar bears has died at the Johannesburg Zoo, leaving its mate now believed to be the only polar bear in Africa, a veterinarian said Wednesday.
View ArticleEffective alternatives to declawing housecats
As many pet owners know, cats like to scratch – and this natural behavior can result in shredded furniture and other troubles. For many years, cats were routinely declawed to prevent such problems, but...
View ArticleSan Diego Zoo's new baby gorilla has pneumonia
A baby gorilla delivered by a rare emergency cesarean section last week at the San Diego Zoo has pneumonia and is receiving round-the-clock care.
View ArticleExperts disagree on horses with incoordination
A trip to the veterinarian may prove fatal to a horse, even if it is not necessary to put the animal down. In Europe if the horse is found to be ataxic, which is most often due to the disease 'wobbler...
View ArticleCanine cancer treatments getting more dog-specific
(HealthDay)—Cancer rates in dogs are about the same as in people, but there are far fewer drug treatments specifically targeted for dogs.
View ArticleScreening tests for pets uncover hidden conditions early
Some dogs bury bones, while some cats squirrel away socks. But that's not all our pets can hide; they often hide illness quite well.
View ArticleSpring signals return of dangerous pet parasites
Warm weather and longer days mean many pets and their owners will be spending more time outside. Spring also brings the return of fleas that can pose as dangerous parasites to pets.
View ArticlePet euthanasia decisions involve quality-of-life considerations
How do you know when it's time? Last month's Pet Health column provided information about the growing role of pet hospice as a gentle, at-home option for beloved pets when owners want to provide close...
View ArticleWatch pets around wildlife as attacks rise in summer
A 1-pound squirrel and 90-pound dog didn't let their size disparity stop them from dueling.
View ArticleElephant skin graft gives mutilated rhino second chance
A rhinoceros in South Africa that was mutilated by poachers for its horn is getting a chance to recover after receiving a skin graft from an elephant, a veterinarian told AFP Saturday.
View ArticleUltrasound points to pregnancy for giant panda in US zoo (Update)
Ultrasound tests on Mei Xiang, the female giant panda at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, indicate she might be pregnant, officials said Wednesday.
View ArticleNational Zoo closes attraction after E. coli discovered
The Smithsonian's National Zoo shut down its Kid's Farm exhibit after E. coli was found in some animals.
View ArticleTiger at Rome zoo undergoes root canal—no bones for a bit
A team of veterinarians at the Rome zoo has performed a root canal on a 2-year-old Sumatran tiger named Terima Kashi.
View ArticleOldest zoo gorilla set to have biopsy before 60th birthday
The oldest known gorilla living in a zoo, a female named Colo, is slated to undergo a surgical biopsy sometime before her 60th birthday on Dec. 22.
View ArticleOldest zoo gorilla doing well after biopsy before birthday
The oldest known gorilla living in a zoo is doing well after a surgical biopsy ahead of her 60th birthday on Dec. 22.
View ArticleVeterinary professionals need to change how they connect with their clients
When advising on animal health and welfare, veterinarians often struggle to engage with the motivational needs of their clients. New research has shown a change is needed in how veterinarians...
View ArticleOhio zoo euthanizes 29-year-old polar bear that had cancer
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio says it has euthanized a 29-year-old male polar bear after veterinarians determined he had liver cancer with limited treatment options.
View ArticleWhy veterinarians prescribe certain diets for pets
Veterinarians must prescribe certain therapeutic diets because, depending on the disease being addressed, these foods may contain levels of nutrients below what is legally allowed to be sold for a...
View ArticleMany veterinarians aren't comfortable talking about fat cats
As many as two-thirds of North American cats are obese, and just like in humans, obesity can shorten their lives and cause a long list of health issues including diabetes, osteoarthritis and...
View ArticleVeterinarians caution that antifreeze is poisonous to pets and humans
As it gets colder, more people will take out the antifreeze to keep their radiator from freezing, but the brightly colored liquid can cause more harm than good for pets and children alike.
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