The death of a carriage horse in New York City's Central Park has reignited discussion over the future of horse-drawn carriage rides, a long-debated issue that has divided animal welfare advocates, city officials and industry representatives. The horse, a 16-year-old gelding named Deniz, collapsed while working in Central Park and died despite efforts to save … [Read more...] about 16-Year-Old Carriage Horse Collapses and Dies in Central Park
Veterinary Medicine
Scientists Are Developing a First-Of-Its-Kind Pill To Help Dogs Live Longer
For many dog owners, one of the hardest realities is that their pets’ lives are much shorter than their own. Now, researchers are working on a potential breakthrough that could extend those years. A US biotech company, Loyal, is developing what could become the first approved drug designed specifically to extend the lifespan of dogs. What is the drug? The treatment, … [Read more...] about Scientists Are Developing a First-Of-Its-Kind Pill To Help Dogs Live Longer
37 Percent Of US Dog Owners Think Vaccines Will Give Their Dog Autism
Vaccine hesitancy has gone, quite literally, to the dogs. A new study has found that dog owners in the US have become increasingly skeptical of vaccinating their canine companions. The growth of the anti-vax movement was one of the most notable outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic, even reaching the point where social media platforms had to expand their medical misinformation … [Read more...] about 37 Percent Of US Dog Owners Think Vaccines Will Give Their Dog Autism