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Acinetobacter baumannii resistance and pet reservoirs

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Acinetobacter baumannii strains in pets match those infecting humans

The international consortium led by the University of East Anglia has documented a stepwise accumulation of resistance genes in Acinetobacter baumannii, identifying four major global lineages with the oxa23-carrying line

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Dog and cat affection response research

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Dog heart rate spikes, cat oxytocin release tied to owners' affectionate cues

A study released on 25 July 2026 examined where dogs prefer to be petted and found that gentle strokes on the base of the tail, lower back, belly, head, ears, chin, neck and sides trigger hormonal changes—oxytocin and do

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Rabies monitoring and vaccination in Brazil

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Veterinarians Urge Annual Rabies Vaccination for Dogs and Cats in Brazil and Europe

In late July 2026 Brazilian authorities reported a surge in animal rabies cases. The public health agency in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul confirmed its 11th bat‑related rabies case for the year, matching the total fr

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