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Source: The New York Times
(February 1, 2018) They are the cold-weather bane of city dog owners, dog walkers and the dogs themselves: the salt and chemical de-icers that are regularly sprinkled on the streets, sidewalks and crossways of New York when it snows. Chemical de-icers — particularly those containing the antifreeze material known as ethylene glycol — pose, perhaps, the biggest threat: not only will a dog hold up its paws in pain and temporarily limp away, but the ingredients can also prove harmful should a dog accidentally ingest them. Salt is also dangerous...Read more» |
Source: CNN
(January 12, 2018) Lobsters are a delicious delicacy loved by coastal dwellers across the world -- but is boiling them alive inhumane? In a new law, the Swiss government has banned the common culinary practice of throwing the crustaceans into boiling water while they are still conscious. The move is a response to studies that suggest lobsters are sentient with advanced nervous systems that may feel pain...Read more» |
Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
(November 7, 2017) As a major contributor to agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, it has been suggested that reducing animal agriculture or consumption of animal-derived foods may reduce GHGs and enhance food security...Read more» |
Source: DVM 360
(October 17, 2017) Keeping pets' pain and fear to a minimum is great-but it's not enough for a good quality of life. Animals need an environment in which they can thrive and be happy. And veterinarians are obligated to help make this happen...Read more» |
Source: The Intercept
(October 5, 2017) FBI agents are devoting substantial resources to a multistate hunt for two baby piglets that the bureau believes are named Lucy and Ethel...Read more» |
Source: National Geographic
(August 18, 2017) Chicken is the world's most popular meat, but its path to our plates winds through a dark and fascinating history...Read more» |
Source: The Atlantic
(August 31, 2017) A forensic veterinarian is on a mission to convince law enforcement that people who harm pets often commit other serious crimes...Read more» |
Source: Huffington Post
(September 5, 2017) Hurricane Katrina was one of the most devastating natural disasters to strike the United States. But it was also a transformative moment in our relationship with cats and dogs...Read more» |
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