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Unusual fat deposits in domestic cat kidneys may reveal why cats are especially vulnerable to chronic kidney disease. Scientists at the University of Nottingham have identified an unexpected feature of domestic cat biology that could help explain their high risk of chronic kidney disease. Compared with dogs and most other mammals, domestic cats seem to [...]

Many dog owners adore their pets but are less enthusiastic about one common problem: bad breath. Smelly dog breath is more than just unpleasant—it can also be a warning sign of oral disease and unhealthy bacteria in the mouth. Veterinarians often recommend daily toothbrushing, antibiotics, or chemical mouth rinses to help control the problem. But […] The post New Plant-Based Spray Could Eliminate…

This trial selected Turpan Black ewes at 100 days of gestation as test subjects to investigate the effects of supplemental feeding with Astragalus and fermented Astragalus on the ewes' rumen microbial community structure, plasma metabolites, antioxidant capacity, milk composition, as well as the immune parameters and growth performance of newborn lambs, in order to provide a theoretical basis for…

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), Hemorrhagic septicemia (HS), and Black quarter (BQ) are economically important diseases of livestock and wildlife species worldwide, with vaccination serving as the primary control strategy. This study examined the development and duration of FMD antibody responses in cattle administered a trivalent FMD-HS-BQ vaccine under field conditions. Thirty cattle were allocat…

IntroductionStaphylococcus spp. are important opportunistic pathogens of companion animals and an increasingly relevant component of the antimicrobial resistance problem in veterinary medicine. The aim of this study was to evaluate the species distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Staphylococcus spp. isolated from dogs and cats in Poland, with particular emphasis on MIC-based …

Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a transboundary viral disease of cattle caused by lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV), resulting in substantial economic losses and posing a serious threat to the global cattle industry and international trade. Effective serological surveillance is essential for disease control and for evaluating vaccination programs. However, most currently available serological assays re…

Initial management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) often involves administration of regular insulin, and the transition from regular to intermediate or long-acting insulin can be challenging. While some guidelines exist for this, recent developments in the field have altered the diabetes treatment landscape. The objective of this study was to describe insulin prescribing practices of small animal …

IntroductionAdverse food reactions (AFR) are a common cause of chronic pruritus in dogs and often present as atopic dermatitis. However, the threshold dose of dietary protein required to trigger clinical signs of AFR, as well as the time to onset of those signs, remain poorly defined.MethodsThis prospective, double-blinded study aimed to determine the approximate dose of food protein required to …

IntroductionRaw meat-based diets (RMBD) are increasingly popular among dog guardians, yet the role of personal nutrition habits and pet-guardian relationships in their adoption remains unclear. This study examines how these factors, alongside previously identified drivers of pet food selection, specifically relate to the decision to feed RMBD.MethodsData from 433 dog guardians were collected via …

IntroductionBovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) is a major pathogen affecting global livestock production, and virus-induced mitochondrial remodeling is closely associated with viral replication. However, the role of PGC-1α-mediated mitochondrial quality control in cytopathic BVDV strain NADL infection remains unclear.MethodsMDBK cells were infected with CP BVDV(NADL) to establish an in vitro infe…

BackgroundThe equine temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is divided into two non-communicating joint (discotemporal DTJ and discomandibular DMJ) compartments. Ultrasound has been extensively used as a diagnostic tool in the horse, but previous work has reported that ultrasound-guidance did not improve the success rate of TMJ arthrocentesis. However, this research focused only on the larger, easily acce…

IntroductionIn dogs, intraocular pressure (IOP) responses to topical atropine administration vary, and the anatomical basis for this variability remains unclear.Materials and methodsUsing ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM), anterior segment morphology was assessed in 52 eyes from 27 clinically normal dogs before and 20 minutes after atropine administration (post-AT).ResultsThe mean change in IOP was …

A 3. 5-year-old female guinea pig was presented for suspected hematuria. Hematology, serum biochemistry, urinalysis, and fecal examination were within normal limits; however, diagnostic imaging revealed multiple ovarian cysts and a uterine mass without evidence of metastasis. The animal underwent an ovariohysterectomy to remove the mass but died 6 h after anesthetic recovery. Histopathological ex…

BackgroundLinezolid is a critically important oxazolidinone in human medicine, and the emergence of linezolid non-susceptibility in food-animal–associated enterococci raises One Health concerns across the food chain, animal reservoirs, and environmental circulation.MethodsWe analyzed poultry-derived Enterococcus spp. from healthy broiler chicken and turkey farms across seven Hungarian regions. Fr…

Journal of Computer Science, Published online: 20 May 2026; doi:10.3844/jcssp.2026.1611.1619 Accurate prediction of animal diseases is vital in veterinary medicine, as it can substantially enhance animal health outcomes and mitigate economic losses, making it a critical task that warrants att...

IntroductionThe risk to humans and animals from antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has increased the emphasis on antimicrobial stewardship in food animal agriculture. Current stewardship recommendations include increasing diagnostic laboratory testing to inform antimicrobial use for bovine respiratory disease (BRD) management in beef feedlot production, yet the performance of newer molecular and sequ…

Abstract Refined, non-invasive analgesic delivery methods are essential for improving animal welfare and ethical standards in laboratory rodent research. Here, we evaluated whether the micropipette-guided drug administration (MDA) method, which promotes voluntary consumption using a sweetened condensed milk vehicle, achieves therapeutically relevant plasma and brain concentrations of two widely u…

Background: Brucellosis is a zoonotic bacterial infection caused by ingestion of unpasteurized milk or undercooked meat from infected livestock, or close contact with their secretions. Knowledge and practices regarding brucellosis are essential for the implementation of control measures and consequently prevention of brucellosis. The study was designed to estimate knowledge and determine practice…