Interesting & unusual
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December 30, 2014
Happy Mew Year!
The NEWStat team, and all of us at AAHA, wish you a Happy Mew Year! -
December 23, 2014
Drones: coming to a dog park near you
In anticipation that some consumers may receive drones for Christmas or Hanukkah, the FDA has published an owner's manual to insure safe flights. One consumer found an ingenious use of his drone. -
December 18, 2014
Reindeer: Current research, how they came to North America, and the origin of the red-nose myth
'Tis the season for reindeer, but for Morris Animal Foundation (MAF), it’s a year-round occupation. In two current research studies, MAF is studying eye disease in reindeer and environmental factors linked to it. Reindeer also have a unique history in North America. -
December 10, 2014
Catte Latte: Cat cafes arrive in U.S.
Welcome to the premise behind the burgeoning trend of cat cafes. -
November 25, 2014
Pets Best releases list of bizarre holiday pet insurance claims
With the winter holiday season right around the corner, Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC, has released its annual list of the most bizarre pet insurance claims submitted during the holiday season. -
September 18, 2014
Researchers report newfound ability to measure optimism, pessimism in dogs
University of Sydney researchers have discovered how to tell whether a dog is pessimistic or optimistic, an ability they say holds some practical applications for canine welfare and training. -
January 3, 2014
Dogs handle bathroom business in alignment with Earth's magnetic field, study says
A new study sheds light on why dogs might spend so much time looking for that perfect spot to do their business. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Zoology, attempted to discover whether dogs align themselves with the Earth's magnetic field during defecation and urination. -
September 25, 2013
Fla. animal hospital using comedy to increase spay/neuter appointments
They say that laughter is the best medicine, but one Florida animal hospital is proving that laughter might also be the best marketing tactic. Eau Gallie Veterinary Hospital in Melbourne, Fla., has been receiving national media attention and increasing spay/neuter appointments with its signs displaying messages such as "No hump Wednesdays 10% off spay and neuter." -
September 6, 2013
Veterinarians nursing Alaskan city's cat mayor back to health after dog attack
Veterinarians in Talkeetna, Alaska, are working hard to keep Stubbs, the town's cat mayor, alive after he was mauled by a large dog. The unusual story has garnered worldwide attention, and people from around the globe are offering to contribute to the mayor's medical bills -
May 3, 2013
Formerly obese dachshund drops weight, gets tummy tuck
The past few years have been rough for a morbidly obese dachshund named Obie, but things are finally looking up for the newly slimmed-down dog.