I’ve decided that, unlike us, all companion animals must be at least bilingual.
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Multiple dog breeds carry strong emotional charges. Could this affect their performance as viable emotional support animals?
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What do forest fires, human disease, and our use of antibiotics have in common? All of them behave in accord with natural laws. Unfortunately flouting them to treat current problems as quickly as possible may set up future generations for those far worse.
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What does unfolding Zika virus story have in common with hit movie sequels? To find out, tune into this week’s podcast.
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Here’s the news item in Nature World News that triggered this podcast. As we all know, I love my dogs and cats. But there’s something about cows and sheep that makes those animals really special too. I know for a fact that both are exceptional audiences for even the worst human vocal concerts. Nor can I imagine making it through my 3rd trimester of pregnancy and my last semester of vet school simultaneously without the comfort of some very special dairy cows.
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Given how often the word “fairness” comes up and the simplicity of its definition it should be the goal of any human- or nonhuman relationship. But it’s not that simple.
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Anyone who follows the purebred animal scene knows that their increased number of mutations doesn’t bode well for the physical and mental health of certain breeds. However, this process isn’t a human invention.
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For those seeking proof of the statement, “The more we know, the more we need to know,” the subject of canine domestication provides its share.
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