Curbside service is now the norm. Emergency service is a concern, however. KPCC’s Larry Mantle hosted Peter Weinstein, DVM and executive director of the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, and Evelyn Sagastume, founder of Petsadena Animal Hospital, during a live, on-air discussion last Monday. The conversation also focused on burnout, what’s changed in the vet … [Read more...]
Cats may experience placebo effects
Cat, or other pets, may experience placebo effects, according to a study at North Carolina State University evaluating a novel approach for cats with degenerative joint disease. Though conducted in 2014, interesting results were aired this week. Source: KPCC, April 4, 2018. Results? In Part One, all owners said their pets were better – so there was a definite placebo … [Read more...]
More rain means more mosquitoes
Californians have welcomed rains of late. Early results of it likely mean more mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases. Standing water and warm weather create ideal conditions for mosquitoes to reproduce. This raises concerns about the potential of West Nile Virus infections in humans and animals. Source: KPCC, February 21, 2017. The situation with mosquitos and … [Read more...]
Researchers want dogs to live longer
Researchers at the University of Washington are studying what may be done to increase the life expectancy of dogs. Daniel Promislow and pathologist Matt Kaeberlein at the school have started the Dog Aging Project. Guest host Patt Morrison interviews Kaeberlein. Source: KPCC, August 31, 2016. They want to understand how dogs age and explore if medications can help them live … [Read more...]