3 Must-reads on recent companion animal studies

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There is continuously emerging canine and feline research revealing the best methods to care for these patients. That's why we have spotlighted 3 articles on the latest in this area.

From the overwhelming increase of pet anxiety since 2020 to a new immunotherapy treatment for dog cancer—there's something for everyone. Happy reading!

1. New study shows increased levels of anxiety in pets since the COVID-19 pandemic: This research demonstrates the significant increase in pet anxiety since the pandemic started in 2020, including that dog separation anxiety jumped well over 700% and more.
2. Breakthrough research surrounding proprietary canine CBD+CBDA oil and atopic dermatitis: This noteworthy study is among the few currently completed to prove CBD can serve as a possible treatment for canine atopic dermatitis.
3. New immunotherapy may help combat canine cancer: A protein the body naturally produces—interleukin-15 (IL-15)—may provide a new immunotherapy drug to help combat canine, and ultimately, human cancer as well.