Even cats seem to be masked during the Spanish Flu epidemic March 19, 2022 As the global pandemic stretches beyond the second year mark, some are looking to the past for inspiration to get through it. That includes… Continue Reading
Home rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 might be accidentally poisoning pets January 24, 2022 Consider it a sign of the pandemic times: At home rapid tests for COVID-19 could be accidentally poisoning people’s pets. Australian Animal Poisons Helpline… Continue Reading
Abandoned dog rescued after owner died of COVID-19 December 9, 2021 Even before the pandemic, Pancake lived a life no dog would choose. She was neglected, left tied in a backyard junkyard in rural North… Continue Reading
Three snow leopards die of COVID-19 at Lincoln Children’s Zoo in Nebraska November 15, 2021 Three snow leopards at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo in Nebraska have died from complications of COVID-19 a month after testing positive for the virus…. Continue Reading
Oakland Zoo vaccinates animals against COVID-19 July 6, 2021 Grizzly and black bears, mountain lions, tigers and ferrets are among the first residents of the Oakland Zoo to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Primates,… Continue Reading
Second lion dies at zoo in India after COVID-19 infections June 16, 2021 A male Asiatic lion has succumbed to COVID-19 at a zoo outside Chennai, India this week, making it the second lion this month to… Continue Reading
WHO urges closures of sale of live wild mammals in food markets to stem new diseases like Covid-19 April 13, 2021 The World Health Organization called this week for a halt to the sale of live wild mammals in food markets to prevent the emergence… Continue Reading
BC government studying pet cats to fill “information gaps on companion animals and COVID-19” amid pandemic April 10, 2021 Animals around the world in all kinds of settings have tested positive for the coronavirus, and now British Columbia’s government is looking for volunteers… Continue Reading
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s coyote concern creeps onto COVID agenda March 20, 2021 Throughout the pandemic, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has been called “Premier Dad” for his empathy and calming tone. Sure, he’s been criticized for his… Continue Reading
In a first, 9 apes and bonobos at San Diego Zoo become first non-humans to get the COVID-19 vaccine March 4, 2021 Five apes and four bonobos have become the first in the animal kingdom to get vaccination for COVID-19. In February, the four orangutans and… Continue Reading
