Researchers have developed a model which identifies potential habitats and corridors for the European wildcat (Felis silvestris silvestris). Using Rheinland-Pfalz as an example, it was demonstrated that almost half of this German federal state could be suitable for wildcats, enabling a maximum population of 1600 females. The model can also be adapted for other regions and could therefore prove to be of significant value in protecting this highly endangered species.

A pioneering collaboration between a veterinary surgeon and an engineer will give a deserving dog the ability to walk on four legs again. A German shepherd mix is having a lost leg replaced with an osseointegrated prosthetic limb. If successful, this research could lead to implants for humans that allow the prosthetic limbs to attach without chafing or irritation, and limbs with more natural ranges of motion.

While snakes, turtles and lizards can make wonderful pets, you need to follow some rules to keep your family safe.
Reptiles carry Salmonella bacteria in their intestinal tract and intermittently or continuously shed these bacteria in their feces. Salmonella bacteria usually do not cause any illness in reptiles, [...]

When purchasing a kitten as a pet there are a few items you MUST look for.  If you question any of the following items, or the health of the kitten be very cautious in finalizing the deal.

Inspect the kitten’s mother.  Make sure she is free of physical and mental defects that might have been passed [...]

Photo Courtesy Dr. Curtis BrandtOtis ready for the trail DoveLewis technician Marilee Muzatko and I held our third “Hiking with your Dog” free clinic at REI last night. REI first invited us to do this at their Hillsboro store, and…

World Wildlife Fund is alarmed by the dramatic decline of at least 30 percent in the Bengal tiger population of Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve in Nepal, once a refuge that boasted among the highest densities of the endangered species in the Eastern Himalayas. The recent survey of April 2008 showed a population of between 6-14 tigers, down from 20-50 tigers in 2005.

Faced with earlier studies stating that the big predators such as tigers, lions, and lynxes fulfill their dietary needs by eating one or two types of prey, scientists now assure us now that felines need from 5 to 7 different types of prey to fulfill their dietary needs, although they may be more specialized anatomically than the canines (wolves, dogs) who can obtain 100% ingested biomass by eating three types of prey.

So this past Friday I took both of my beloved dogs to their vet to have their teeth cleaned. They were WAY past due. Now dental cleanings for pets aren’t a small deal. There’s anesthesia involved, and that means drawing…

Slug Bait Advertised as Pet Safe Can Poison Pets Recently a new slug bait product has hit the market. The product is advertised organic, pet and wildlife safe. The only potential toxic effect listed on the package is eye irritation….

NOTE: the following is a hypothetical situation: As soon as she unclipped the leash there was a subconscious nagging in the back of her head: perhaps she was taking a risk. But the park was big. She and her dog…