Pets, Volume 1, Issue 3

Adult-onset spontaneous feline hypothyroidism (SH) is considered rare, but its prevalence is unknown. This study aimed to screen laboratory submissions for cats with laboratory suspected SH (LSSH) and to identify laboratory abnormalities associated w...

Twenty-six cats were fed either a control or an inulin-supplemented diet (0.6%) for six weeks with measurements of fecal short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and microbiota. In the second phase, cats were fed their respective diets for another six weeks a...

The popularity of brachycephalic dogs has increased worldwide despite growing evidence of their profound health and welfare issues, largely as a result of their extreme conformation. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors for kn...

The health of adult dogs and cats is affected positively or negatively by their development in utero and throughout postnatal growth. Preventive veterinary care is particularly important when animals are physiologically immature and sensitive to modi...

Frozen meat is an important source of protein in pet food, and has attracted much attention in recent years. In this study, we compared the effect of meat meal (MM), frozen meat (FM), and hydrolyzed frozen meat (HFM) as ingredients in extruded pet fo...

Vitamin D toxicosis poses a health threat to dogs, with cases often stemming from cholecalciferol rodenticide ingestion. This case report investigates two clinical cases of canine cholecalciferol toxicosis, shedding light on the persistent elevation...

Pets are often an integral part of the family structure, with many people viewing their pets as children and thinking of themselves as “pet parents”. Pets have been shown to provide an array of psychological and physical health benefits,...

Many LGBTQ+ emerging adults experience rejection from their family of origin. Family rejection is a stressor that contributes to worsened mental health for LGBTQ+ emerging adults. Supportive relationships with others can be an important protective fa...

This study evaluated the potential of using dogs’ apparent age, judged from photographs, as a non-invasive tool for assessing their welfare. Traditional welfare assessment methods often rely on behavioral and physiological indicators, which can...

Postbiotics are emerging as potential functional ingredients for companion animal diets. This study aimed to determine if a Saccharomyces cerevisiae-based postbiotic can alter cytokine and stress responses to exercise and transport stress in adult La...