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A groundbreaking UK study found that losing a pet can cause prolonged grief disorder just as severe as losing a human family member. Researchers are now calling for mental health guidelines to recognize pet bereavement as a legitimate cause of clinical grief.
A new weight-loss pill from AstraZeneca helped trial participants lose nearly 12% of their body weight in just nine months, offering fresh hope in the race to make weight management easier. The tablet could soon give doctors and patients another powerful tool in fighting obesity.
Urban dwellers across China are adopting chickens as beloved pets, dressing them in tiny outfits and pushing them in strollers. Social media posts about these feathered companions have soared past 3.1 billion views.
Pet owners can now pick up prescriptions for their dogs and cats at CVS pharmacies nationwide, making family healthcare trips even easier. The service covers everything from antibiotics to insulin across 9,000 locations.
For its 30th birthday, Petfinder is granting shelter pets three wishes: a full bowl, a rescue flight, and a loving home. The online adoption platform is funding flights to move over 100 animals from overcrowded shelters to communities eager to adopt.
A new mapping app in West Baton Rouge Parish reunited a lost dog with his family just 10 days after launch. The technology lets residents pin lost and found pets on an interactive map, creating a community network for reunions.
A viral Super Bowl ad sparked debate about pet tracking technology, but animal advocates are sharing better alternatives. Privacy-focused groups and pet rescuers say tried-and-true methods work without compromising security.
After devastating storms hit Ringle, Wisconsin, volunteers are working around the clock to rescue stranded pets and find temporary homes for animals whose families lost everything. Almost all reported missing pets have been found and reunited with their owners.
Pet owners in China are now honoring their deceased cats and dogs during Qingming, the traditional tomb-sweeping festival, using AI holograms and custom keepsakes. Demand for pet memorial products surged 160% this year as families make room for four-legged loved ones in ancestral rituals.
After a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan, a digital network with 150,000 members is helping reunite lost pets with their owners. A vocational school near the epicenter has also opened its doors as a pet-friendly shelter.
Brazil just passed a law letting separating couples share custody of their pets, recognizing animals as cherished family members. With 160 million pets in a country of 213 million people, the new law responds to how deeply Brazilians bond with their furry companions.
A tiny molecule discovered using AI mimics Ozempic's weight loss effects without the nausea, constipation, or muscle loss. Animal studies show the peptide targets only the brain's appetite center, not the entire digestive system.
A veterinarian-founded pet supplement company is tackling climate change one tree at a time. Fera Pets just launched a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation to restore forests and bring more trees to neighborhoods that need them most.
A new retail platform turns everyday pet purchases into steady shelter funding without asking owners to donate extra. Charity Pet Store partners with rescues nationwide to create sustainable revenue streams that replace unpredictable fundraising campaigns.
New research challenges concerns that popular GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound cause excessive muscle loss. The findings offer reassurance to millions considering or using these breakthrough weight-loss treatments.
When a century-old greyhound racing track closes in Broken Hill this June, up to 60 retired racing dogs will transition into a new chapter as family pets through a dedicated rehoming program. The Greyhounds As Pets program is prioritizing these dogs, with some finding homes as far away as the United States.
A biotech company just released promising early results for a pill that copies how exercise protects muscle mass while helping people lose weight. Unlike current weight loss drugs, this treatment aims to prevent the muscle loss that happens when people stop and restart medications. #
People using GLP-1 weight loss medications may not need weekly injections forever. A new study shows many patients maintain their weight loss while spacing out doses to every two or even six weeks.
New York City just made it easier for low-income families to keep their beloved pets. Mayor Mamdani's new budget includes $750,000 for the city's first public pet food pantry program.
Chantal Wadsworth just won a national award for solving a massive problem: getting pet care to families across 27,000 square miles with only two vet clinics. Her work is keeping thousands of pets and families together.
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