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UC Riverside scientists have discovered the potentially fatal liver fluke parasite, Heterobilharzia americana, in the Colorado River in California, a first for the region. Originating from research on local canine infections, the finding highlights the unexpected presence of parasite-carrying snails. Dog owners are urged to be cautious and watch for symptoms of infection. While the parasite can cause swimmer’s itch in humans, it poses no significant health risk and is unlikely to contaminate drinking water due to…

Littleton recently passed a law banning the retail sale of cats and dogs, joining fifteen other Colorado cities in a bid to decrease commercial breeding operations, according to the Best Friends group. The ordinance, which passed the Littleton City Council with a unanimous vote on March 5, was first introduced in January and follows a slew of similar attempts to increase animal welfare in Colorado after the state’s “puppy mill” bill, or Humane Pet Act, failed to pass in 2020. The bill would have established standards for…

There has been excitement around Bitcoin Dogs (0DOG) – the first-ever ICO on Bitcoin. While it was a hot topic, some Bitcoin Dogs Investors are already sniffing out new opportunities like BlockDAG’s hot presale. Not just Bitcoin Dogs Investors but those who feel they’ve missed the boat with Bitcoin Dogs are boarding on BlockDAG as it offers a chance to get in on the beginning stages of a revolutionary new project that has already raised $5.2M.  Think powerful mining rigs, a supportive community, and a chance…

There is a saying that all dogs are puppies, but some of our canine friends decide to push this idea to its very limits. I’m talking, of course, about the largest boys, the most sizable specimens.We’ve gathered a selection of the biggest and cutest dog pics that netizens have shared online. We also got in touch with Katlin Longfield, owner of the 2Husketeers to learn a bit more about big dogs, keeping them, and other cute stories. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites, and be sure to comment…

Image: UbisoftAlmost a decade ago, Ubisot tried to make a new for itself as a movie company by bringing its Assassin’s Creed franchise to the big screen. That didn’t go particularly well, and though we got the fairly solid Werewolves Within a few years later, the French publisher has (sort of) pivoted to TV. But Ubisoft’s hoping to make cinematic lightning strike thrice, this time with the Watch Dogs series.How Invincible's Omni-Man Joined Mortal Kombat 1Per Deadline, a feature film is in the works from New Regency. It’s…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeMessi, the four-legged star of the Oscar-nominated Anatomy of a Fall, will not be at Sunday’s Hollywood ceremony.The Border Collie, who appeared alongside Sandra Hüller in Justine Triet’s crime thriller, made quite a splash at February’s Oscar Nominees’ Luncheon when attendees, such as Ryan Gosling and Billie Eilish, lined up to cuddle him.“It’s crazy, I think he’s much more famous…

Tubby Labradors May Be at the Mercy of Their Genes, Not Just Too Many TreatsOne in four Labrador retrievers carries a gene that tricks their brain into thinking they’re starvingBy Meghan Bartels Credit: Chalabala/Getty ImagesIf your Labrador retriever seems hungry all the time, it may be because they are.These dogs are notorious among veterinarians for their tendency to pack on the pounds. And in previous research, scientists found that one quarter of Labradors—as well as two thirds of a less common breed of dogs called…

You know you've arrived when music legend Stevie Wonder, who is blind, takes your brand new robotic device for the blind for a spin at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.Outfitted in his trademark dark glasses, Wonder pushes what looks like a miniature vacuum cleaner -- with big wheels attached to a stick -- along a corridor, makes a turn, and comes back.Also: The 15 best robots and AI tech we saw at CES 2024It may not look very sophisticated for a robot, but Amos Miller -- founder and inventor of the 'Glide'…

What Do Dogs and Cats Dream About?Pets can’t report their dreams, but scientists have some evidence about what is happening when Sparky and Mittens sleepBy Meghan BartelsCats and dogs likely experience dreams in a similar way as humans. Credit: CHENDONGSHAN/Getty ImagesNo matter how much trouble your pet gets into when they’re awake, few sights are as peaceful as a dog curled up in their bed or a cat stretched out in the sun, snoring away. But their experience of sleep can feel impenetrable. What fills the dreams of a dog…

Celebrity pets are destined to be the big winners following Oscar season this year, with two gifts aimed at the four-legged featuring prominently in the annual goodie bag.Cats can enjoy complimentary bags of raw dehydrated super food from organic Canadian brand Smack, while dogs will be cheered to learn that for each recipient of the goodie bag, plant-based company v-dog will donate 10,000 canine meals to Peta’s Global Compassion Fund.Splashier items include three holidays, one in a Swiss chalet, a holistic wellness…