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Dogs share the human environment and have a sophisticated health care system, which means they offer a unique opportunity to identify the genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors associated with a healthy lifespan in both species.

When white-tailed deer on New York’s Staten Island were diagnosed with the Omicron variant two weeks ago, it marked the first time Omicron has been found in wild animals.

A cranial cruciate ligament rupture—the canine equivalent of the dreaded  ACL tear in human athletes—is one of the most common injuries in dogs. A new study of agility dogs—who are nothing if not athletes—indicates that increased core strength could help all dogs avoid them.

And perhaps not surprisingly, that figure breaks down along generational lines.

Are people more likely to feel empathy for animals, or for humans? The answer is complicated, but it boils down to a question of context.

Researchers at the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine used state-of-the-art molecular evolution tools to assess how pressures from natural selection may have influenced the canine coronavirus’ evolution.

“The huge difference between the health profiles of bulldogs and the health profiles of [other breeds] blew my mind,” said Dan O’Neill, PhD, MS, lead author of a new study on the breeding-related health problems of English bulldogs.

When reports of pets catching SARS-C0V-2 from their owners first surfaced early in the pandemic, there were widespread fears that it could lead to rampant transmission of the virus from animals back to people. Now a recent study found that humans might give viruses back to animals far more often than previously thought.

If you’re a veterinary professional, empathy for animals could be hardwired into your DNA.

Most cat memes are predicated on the idea that cats are aloof, impersonal, and--frequently--just plain jerks.