How dietary protein levels influence gut bacteria in kittens
A number of studies have shown that variations in the human gut microbiome are associated with different diet compositions as well as a number of medical conditions. This suggests that dietary changes...
Research sheds new light on horse laminitis risk factors
Laminitis manifests in the foot and results in varying degrees of pain, lameness and debilitation. There are several causes, but being able to identify animals at increased risk, as well as the potent...
Smart dog training and hi-tech imaging giving new insights into dogs' digestion
Dogs like to move! In fact, when not asleep, it’s hard to get them to remain very still at all. If they are not actively walking or running, then wagging tails, endless sniffing and other body movemen...
Genetic test shines new light into cats' health
Whether tabby or calico, Siamese or Russian Blue, every cat owner loves their cat for their individual characteristics and personality. Now, cat owners and breeders have a new tool at hand to better u...
Understanding horses' gut microbiome
Billions of tiny bugs share our daily lives. They sample our food and drink, they experience the stresses we endure and they are affected by the illnesses we suffer. These bugs are the bacteria and th...
5 ways we’re advancing science to help dogs live happy, healthy lives
The unconditional support dogs offer us may have been particularly valuable for some of us during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. On National Dog Day - and every today - we celebrate our companions’ r...
4 ways innovation is changing veterinary care as we know it
Digital technology has been transforming the veterinary profession over the past decade, and the coronavirus pandemic has only accelerated this transformation over the past year. But how many changes ...
5 ways science is giving puppies a healthy start in life
A walk in the local park is enough to see how many people have welcomed a new puppy into their lives during lockdown. It’s no surprise that we crave the loving companionship of a dog during these toug...
