This worm may be a dog’s best friend

Sydney Murray, New Science Communicator Most pet owners want nothing but the best for their furry mates. They go to great lengths to make sure their pets are living happy and healthy lives. But good intentions do not always protect pets from unknown ingredients in pet food. Acrylamide is a particularly nasty chemical commonly found […]

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Cannabis is NOT a dog’s best friend

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Ainslie Butler, Health, Medicine & Veterinary Sciences editor Now that cannabis has been legalized, Canadians don’t have to hide their stash. But dog owners need to be aware of the dangers that cannabis can pose to their pooches. Research shows that dogs are more sensitive to cannabis than humans. Specifically, dogs are harmed by delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol […]

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It’s a blogging zoo out there!

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by Lindsay Jolivet & Kasra Hassani Health, Medicine, and Veterinary Science subject editors It’s been an animal house on the Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science blog feed lately, with posts from several bloggers highlighting new science about some of our favourite creatures. And learning about mice, dogs, frogs, chickens and horses has taught us a […]

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