Some Pet Foods, Cosmetics May Contain Endangered Shark Meat As Shown in DNA Barcoding

Medicine & Technology Mar 04, 2022

Using DNA barcoding, researchers revealed some pet food products sold in Singapore have meat from endangered shark species. Discover more about shark meat here.

Men Using Photos of Children, Dogs, Other Pets in their Profile Seek Long-Term Partners

Jan 19, 2022

A study recently found that men who are in search of long-term partners showcased dogs, children, or other pets identified as "dependent" in their profiles, compared to men who seek short-term partners.

COVID-19-Infected Man Transmits Virus to Pets Cat and Dog, Is This Human-to-Animal Transmission Caused By a New Variant?

Nov 02, 2021

An Arizona man developed COVID-19 symptoms in early March and eventually tested positive for the virus and 10 days later, his dog and cat reportedly tested positive for COVID-19, as well.

[Watch] Alaskan Bear Wandering Around with Tapeworms From Their Butts

Aug 19, 2021

Cool Green Science recently captured and recorded on video a large Alaskan Bear wandering around with a 2-meter tapeworm in his butt.

Pet Owners Can Easily Transfer COVID-19 Infection to Their Cats, Dogs [Study]

Jul 02, 2021

Cases of pet owners transmitting COVID-19 infection to their dog or cat have been documented previously although are considered to be an insignificant risk to public health.

COVID-19 Vaccine For Pets? Russia Might Have One Soon

Apr 02, 2021

Russia announced Wednesday it registered what it said was the world’s first coronavirus vaccine for animals.

Which Animals Will Most Likely Cause The Next Big Pandemic?

Feb 17, 2021

Before another big pandemic hits, scientists want to know which animals the next coronavirus pandemic might come from to combat it as its very roots.

Capybaras: Everyone's Favorite Dog-Sized Rodent

Feb 03, 2021

Capybaras are herbivorous mammals that are gaining popularity on the internet. But these dog-sized rodents, no matter how docile, remain in the wild.

3 Ways to Help Pets Overcome Separation Anxiety

Jan 07, 2021

If you're worried about leaving your pets when you go back to work or school, here are 3 tips to help them overcome separation anxiety.

Leeches As Pets? People Are Letting These Parasites Suck Their Blood

Dec 29, 2020

Some people are keeping leeches as pets and let these parasites suck their blood. Learn how these people came to befriend these parasitic creatures.

Hugging Pets, More Important Than Ever Because of the Pandemic

Dec 03, 2020

A new study points to the lifesaving role that pets have played in 2020 and why people need to take care of them more.

How to Deal with Pain and Inflammation in Your Dog

Nov 25, 2020

Much like humans, dogs suffer from pain and inflammation. However, unlike humans, helping your dog with pain and inflammation isn't easy. So what do you do when your canine friend is in distress? And what are signs to look out for when your dog is paining? Well, that's what we shall look at in this post.

Dogs Can Help Reduce Asthma, Among MANY Other Things

Nov 12, 2020

The few scientific information available so far proposes that dogs can make humans healthier, with even more powerful benefits presently being studied.

New Study Shows Positive Impact of Having Pets During Lockdown

Sep 27, 2020

Having a pet is linked to better mental health and reduced loneliness levels during the lockdown period, a new study shows.

Kids with Dogs: Here's Why You Should Get Your Children That Puppy They've Always Wanted

Jul 06, 2020

A new study says that having a pet dog can help a child's overall development and well-being. Researchers found that children tend to be kinder and more empathetic with pet dogs around.