Tag: talk

The sound of meowsic: How cats talk to each other – and us – Science & Health

Do cats speak? Of course they do. Ignore the haters. We know what cats want, so communication is well established. Understanding exactly what our precious cats are saying is a whole different game, but then again, how well do we understand our neighbors? Cats speak, and now research on human-cat communication has earned Swedish researchers the prestigious Ig Nobel Prize …

Bunny, the canine that may “speak,” begins asking existential questions

When Bunny, TikTok’s beloved talking Sheepadoodle, stared at herself in a mirror and asked, “Who is that?” Many were using the buttons on their AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) device believing that she was having an existential crisis. Since then, the bitch, famous on the internet, has apparently only been interested in her own self-confidence. More recently, Alexis Devine, Bunny’s …

Veterinary professionals speak pet insurance coverage

The history of pet insurance is often about happiness or sadness. The lucky stories are about pets who were able to receive life-saving treatments just because their owners had pet insurance. The sad stories, of course, are those where potentially life-saving diagnoses or treatments are not performed because the owner cannot afford them – potentially leading to economic euthanasia in …

Pet Discuss | Veterinary technicians play important roles in care system | Pets

Veterinary technicians are a crucial part of the veterinary care team. They not only support veterinarians in the practical care of animal patients, but also offer customer training, take on various administrative functions and even specialize in a certain service area. While veterinary technicians often acquire and improve on-the-job skills, those who work at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching …

Pet Discuss | In search of cat scans | Pets

Animals and humans have a lot in common. Not only do they share the same living environment, but they also share many similar segments of genes. This makes animals great models of disease in research. Dr. Alycen Lundberg, a veterinary oncologist at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, studies cancer in feline patients to improve the lives of …

Pivot or perish: Veterinary leaders speak trade traits

Powerful forces are influencing change in the veterinary landscape. Animal and animal keepers are demanding more from veterinarians; There is a growing interest in making the profession more diverse, fairer and more inclusive. Technology is evolving and affecting medicine, goods and services alike. Matthew J. Salois, PhD, chief economist at AVMA, pointed to e-commerce, automation and telemedicine, and diversity, equity …