When it comes to testing bear-resistant camping equipment, the bears have the last word. To be labeled “bear-resistant,” products have to pass bear-assisted tests, and the grizzlies at Washington State...
Jun 14
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The oddest of odd animals on earth has to be the platypus. It’s a duck-billed mammal with flippers and a beaver-like tail and is one of only five species of...
Jun 13
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While pet-proofing our homes, potential exposure to heavy metals often escapes our notice — but it can make our pets really sick. Zinc intoxication usually results from swallowing pennies minted...
Jun 11
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Creative benefit packages are becoming more common in today’s workplace. Some companies are offering back-up care, which refers to temporary support for family members when regular care plans fall through....
Jun 10
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Tetanus is caused by bacteria that live in soil and manure, lying in wait to infect wounds, surgical sites and umbilical stumps in horses and livestock. So, it’s important to...
Jun 9
1 min
Colic — or abdominal pain resulting from gastrointestinal conditions — is one of the most common equine emergencies. While it can occur any time of year, there are specific causes...
Jun 8
1 min
Did you know that some of the longest animal migrations in the world are the river journeys of freshwater fish? You’ve likely heard of salmon or eel migrations, but billions...
Jun 7
1 min
Many dogs don’t miss a trick, especially when it comes to behavior repeated right in front of them. That’s how we inadvertently teach them the very dangerous habit of opening...
Jun 5
1 min
Both animals and people can overdose on opioids, like fentanyl or heroine. Dogs — especially those on police K9 units — are the animals most at risk, since they explore...
Jun 4
1 min
Canine epilepsy, which results in chronic intermittent seizure activity, is the most common neurologic condition in dogs. While most dogs with seizures fall down, shake and foam at the mouth,...
Jun 3
1 min
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