[ A cat went missing after hiding in an Amazon return package. Then her Utah owner got a call – from hundreds of miles away – that “changed everything”. On April 10, Galena the kitty “vanished” from her home in Lehi, her owner, Carrie Stevens Clark, said in an April 21 Facebook post. Clark said … Read more
[ A 54-year-old New Jersey woman has become the second living person to receive a genetically engineered pig kidney. The surgery, carried out at NYU Langone Health on April 12, also involved transplanting the pig’s thymus gland to help prevent rejection. The patient, Lisa Pisano, had a mechanical heart pump implanted days before getting the … Read more
[ RIO DE JANEIRO: In Brazil, where about 16 wild animals become roadkill every second, a computer scientist has come up with a futuristic solution to this everyday problem: using AI to alert drivers to their presence. Direct strikes on the vast South American country’s extensive road network are the top threat to numerous species, … Read more
[ A top student in China was rejected by a university after his history of cat abuse was exposed, reported Chinese media outlets. The student, who is known only as Xu in Chinese media reports, failed to enter the School of Physics at Nanjing University in the eastern province of Jiangsu, despite receiving the highest … Read more
[ “These calming collars are my go-to, especially when I know that a stressful situation may be coming up for my cat — like, having houseguests over or going to the vet,” wrote BDG associate commerce editor Karen Belz. “They’ve made her a lot happier, and they’re fairly easy to slip on, especially after your … Read more
[ April 20th is a day for celebrating cannabis in all its forms. If you choose to partake in this unique annual activity, we want you to have the best possible experience. And what better way to enhance any trip than by watching something that is sure to hit all the right spots for a … Read more
[ The one thing nine-year-old Cal Clifford wanted more than anything since he was a toddler was a pet octopus. The boy’s family in rural Edmond, Oklahoma, humoured him with toy versions of an eight-legged mollusk, but as Cal got older it became clear that only the real thing would do. The child’s father, 36-year-old … Read more
[ Having some training treats tucked away to promote better behavior is an essential tip for dog owners. These ones are flavored to taste like peanut butter, are grain-free, and they come in a pack of about 100. “Most dogs love to bark — at the doorbell, the mailman, and every squirrel they see through … Read more
[ As a recent example of what may ensue, Pitesky points to the repeated African swine fever outbreaks across various Asian countries in the past decade, which decimated the pig farming industry to the extent that pork was briefly usurped by poultry as the most widely consumed animal protein on the planet. Pitesky argues, however, … Read more
[ Dear Rocio, Why are vet fees such a dog’s dinner? Name and address supplied Every pet owner dreads a trip to the vet – especially unplanned ones. How severe is the injury? Are there underlying medical issues only to be discovered on the treatment table? Beyond the worry for your furry friend’s health is … Read more
