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College of Veterinary Medicine dean says best time to be a veterinarian

August 4, 20246 min

John Tegzes, MA, VMD, Dipl. ABVT, has taken over as dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the Western University of Health Sciences from July 15. Dr Tegzes’s career spans over three decades and encompasses clinical practice, academia, research, and leadership roles. He began his tenure at Western University as associate professor of toxicology for the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003, the year of the college’s inaugural class. He has also taught toxicology...

by Staff Reporter

Grounded Wild & Wonderful

Panda pair to make public debut at San Diego Zoo on Aug 8

July 26, 20245 min

The panda pair that arrived at the San Diego Zoo in California, USA, from China earlier this summer will make their eagerly awaited public debut on August 8, the zoo has announced. The two are the first pandas to enter the USA in 21 years. “We are delighted to introduce Yun Chuan [pronounced yoon chu-an] and Xin Bao [pronounced sing bao] to our San Diego Zoo community,” said Paul Baribault, president and chief executive officer...

by Staff Reporter

All About Pets

Latin America’s last greyhound racing track shuts this month

July 10, 20243 min

Momentum for the abolition of the cruel so-called sport of greyhound racing seems to be building up, with the only surviving dog-racing track in Mexico set to be closed down. The Caliente, or ‘Hot’, racetrack in Tijuana city in Baja California province, bordering California in the USA, will host its final dog races this month. Thereafter, the 150 dogs remaining in its cages will have to be moved out by July 22, a message from...

by A Correspondent

All About Pets Curious Tales

Wild Thang is sixth time lucky, crowned World’s Ugliest Dog

June 23, 20244 min

Wild Thang, an eight-year-old Pekinese, won this year’s World’s Ugliest Dog competition, the BBC reported. The dog from Coos Bay, Oregon, had entered five previous versions of the competition, but this is his first win. Wild Thang’s look stems from the attack of canine distemper he suffered when he was just 10 weeks old. While the pup survived the disease that can often be fatal, it prevented the growth of his teeth, because of which...

by A Correspondent

All About Pets

First California Adopt-a-Pet Day finds homes for 3,609 pets, 50% more than planned

June 18, 202410 min

The California Animal Welfare Association, the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals today announced the results of the first-ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day, with 3,609 pets adopted into loving homes on June 1. The day-long event included more than 170 animal welfare organizations across the state working collaboratively to exceed the original goal of finding homes for 2,024 pets. The ASPCA...

by Staff Reporter

All About Pets

Now your pet can enjoy a clean, refreshing drink without spilling it

June 7, 20244 min

Have a medium- or large-sized dog at home that makes a wet mess every time it wants a drink of water? Then this may be of interest to you. PETLIBRO, a pet technology company based in Santa Clara, California, has unveiled the Capsule Dog Fountain, a drinking water bowl for your canine companion that it can use without spilling water on the floor or wetting its paws. Convenience and cleanliness are priorities for dog owners,...

by Staff Reporter

All About Pets

LA, California top in cases of dog attacks on mail carriers

June 3, 202410 min

Incidents of dog attacks on U.S. Postal Service employees rose to more than 5,800 last year. As part of its 2024 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, the U.S. Postal Service is offering crucial information on how dog owners can be good stewards for safe mail delivery and ensure the safety of postal staff. The theme of the campaign, which began yesterday and runs through Sunday, is “Don’t let your dog bite the hand that serves...

by Staff Reporter

WaterWorld Wild & Wonderful

Rehabilitated green sea turtle released back into the Pacific

May 20, 20244 min

The Aquarium of the Pacific, Southern California’s largest aquarium located in Long Beach, last week released a rehabilitated green sea turtle back into the ocean. The turtle was initially rescued near Avila Beach, California, and brought to the facility for surgery and recovery. The surgery, performed on an injured front flipper, was successful, and the turtle responded well, eating and healing effectively, as reported on the website of the Aquarium of the Pacific. Found in...

by Staff Reporter

All About Pets Curious Tales

Loyal, Prelude join hands on research to extend life span of dogs

April 21, 20244 min

Loyal, a San Francisco-based company dedicated to improving the health and longevity of dogs, and Prelude, a life science software company looking to raise the bar on clinical research, have announced a strategic partnership, a press release from Prelude said. The rising rates of dog ownership worldwide and rising demand for solutions to improve the health of pet dogs have highlighted the need for innovation within the animal health industry, Prelude said in the release....

by Staff Reporter

Wild & Wonderful

70 critically endangered desert tortoises reintroduced into wild emerge from brumation

April 18, 202410 min

Seventy critically endangered Mojave Desert tortoises have emerged from their winter burrows after being reintroduced into their native habitat on Edwards Air Force Base in southern California, a press release from the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance said. The alliance and The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, a global authority on desert plant and wildlife conservation, are working on the desert tortoise recovery programme in partnership with Edwards Air Force Base, the U.S. Fish and...

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