News: pets

Human medicine may provide the key to curing canine cancer

Photo of a dog

A new ³ÉÈË´óƬ-led trial will investigate if a potential treatment for breast cancer in humans can prolong the lives of pet dogs who are diagnosed with the disease.

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Why don’t larger dogs live as long as smaller breeds?

A Great Dane and a chihuahua

Scientists have for the first time explained why larger dogs have shorter lifespans than smaller dogs - selective breeding for size has made large breeds more susceptible to cancer.

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Public calls for more proactive pet laws

A small dog on a harness and lead next to its owner.

Public opinion is shifting to wanting a more proactive approach to animal welfare rather than a reactive approach to animal cruelty.

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Video platforms normalise exotic pets

Tiger in the wild image

Researchers at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ are concerned video sharing platforms such as YouTube could be contributing to the normalisation of exotic pets and encouraging the exotic pet trade.

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Riding in cars with dogs

A dog being restrained in a car.

Compulsory testing of in-car dog restraints and better education about the dangers of having pets loose in the car are needed to ensure the safety of drivers and pets.

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