Right now, Western North America is experiencing an ongoing heatwave with record-breaking temperatures, and it’s not just humans struggling to cope. It’s getting hot in here—but remedying that by removing various items of clothing isn’t an option for local wildlife or for most of … [Read more...] about As the weather warms up, here’s how to help animals handle a heatwave
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Meet the hero vet rescuing animals from war zones
Amid so much turmoil caused by the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, there are so many shining stories of hope. Incredible acts of humanity and kindness go on every day all around the world helping bring some happiness to those impacted by the conflict. This helping hand is being … [Read more...] about Meet the hero vet rescuing animals from war zones
Why do dogs hate postal workers so much?
It's a well-known fact that dogs hate postal workers. No matter how well trained your pet is, when the mail arrives, they expel a kind of protective angry growl that is a little scary. We accept this as a normal day-to-day occurrence, however, if this is your job this is not a … [Read more...] about Why do dogs hate postal workers so much?
Scientists make breakthrough in making truly hypoallergenic cats
Do your allergies prevent you from getting the cuddly cat you’ve always wanted? Well, the revolutionary gene-editing technology CRISPR might just make your cat-owning dreams come true. A team of researchers from the Virginia-based biotech company InBio has applied CRISPR in … [Read more...] about Scientists make breakthrough in making truly hypoallergenic cats
Lab-grown meat can reduce your pet’s carbon pawprint
Did you know about one-fifth of global meat production is for pet food? This means that around 5% of food-based greenhouse gas emissions are due to our furry friends' appetites. In the US alone, an estimated 65 million tons of CO2-equivalent methane and nitrous oxide is due to … [Read more...] about Lab-grown meat can reduce your pet’s carbon pawprint