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    Even dinosaurs couldn’t escape the sniffles

    Dr. Ali. Nabavizadeh comments on the discovery of respiratory disease in a dinosaur fossil.

    Citing inbreeding, Norway will no longer allow English Bulldogs to be bred in the country

    Dr. James Serpell comments on the effectiveness of a legal solution to curb poor breeding practices.

    We Are More Like Herd Animals Than You May Think When It Comes to a Pandemic

    Andrew Hoffman, Penn Vet’s Dean, offers his perspective as a veterinarian on the importance of vaccination in both humans and animals.

    Unusual Pets

    Dr. James Serpell discusses the relationships between humans and animals, and what defines a pet.

    Is your dog bilingual? A new study suggests their brains can tell languages apart

    Dr. Amritha Mallikarjun comments on a study showing dogs differentiating between Spanish and Hungarian.

    Into the wild: Scientists strive to stop animal diseases from igniting the next pandemic

    Dr. Daniel Beiting comments on the need to increase animal surveillance in areas where disease spillover events may happen.

    Turning Toxoplasma Against Cancer

    Dr. Christopher Hunter discusses using Toxoplasma to develop cancer treatments for humans.

    Premature Horse Birth: Preemie Foals

    Dr. Michelle Linton explains common issues caused by premature foaling, prognosis and care.

    Is the cold hurting my dog’s paws? Dog experts explain when to worry

    Dr. James Serpell talks about dogs’ ability to deal with the cold.

    Hippos, hyenas, and other animals are contracting COVID-19

    Dr. Elizabeth Lennon comments on zoo animals being infected by COVID.

    Have Your Dogs Lost Their Appetite? Here’s How to Get Them Eating Again

    Dr. Carlo Siracusa contributes reasons why your dog may not be eating.

    The inner lives of cats: what our feline friends really think about hugs, happiness and humans

    Dr. Carlo Siracusa discusses cat behaviors.

    Penn Vet opens institute to study diseases spread from animals to humans

    Dr. Christopher Hunter and Dr. Lisa Murphy appear on Smart Talk to discuss Penn Vet’s new Institute for Infectious and Zoonotic Diseases.

    Pets’ impact on human gut microbiome to be explored

    Dr. Laurel Redding’s research looks at further benefits of contact between older adults and companion animals.

    Study Yields Insight Into Laminitis Testing, Treatment

    Dr. Hannah Galantino-Homer contributes to new research that identifies the potential for earlier diagnosis with a blood test.

    Are Poinsettias Actually Poisonous? Here’s What the Experts Say

    Dr. Lisa Murphy dispels the myth that poinsettia plants are poisonous to pets.

    New Study to Investigate Impact of Pets on Recovery of the Gut Microbiome Following Antibiotic Regimen in Older Adults

    The Human Animal Bond Research Institute announces it has awarded a new research grant to Penn Vet to investigate whether pets are a source of microbiota that can help restore…

    SARS-CoV-2 in white-tailed deer: Should we worry?

    Drs. Eman Anis and Roderick Gagne are interviewed about deer acting as a reservoir for COVID.

    Lungfish Cocoons Are Alive, Sort Of

    Dr. Oriol Sunyer comments on research finding immune cells within lungfish protective cocoons.

    Why Don’t We Have a Covid Vaccine for Pets?

    Dr. Elizabeth Lennon comments on the need for pet COVID vaccines.