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The 3 R’s of Lab Animal Welfare

The end goal is to avoid the use of animals in research. With advancements in technology and other tools, we can develop alternative models to answering important research questions.

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Preventing Litter Box Issues in Cats

Things can become frustrating for cat owners when their animal avoids using the litter box and decides to eliminate somewhere else instead. Not only is their odor particularly strong, it can cause damage to your property. Understanding the reasons why your cat isn’t using the litter box properly can help you manage the situation and bring back a clean, odor-free, and happy home for you and your pet.

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A guide to Preventing House Soiling in Dogs

Preventing house soiling can be challenging, especially if the behavior seems to persist despite the training you have done. Understanding why the behavior happens and managing it based on the underlying issues will help keep your house cleaner and you and your pet happier.

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Trends in Zoo Enrichment and Housing

Housing and enrichment trends seem to center around purposefulness, functionality, animal well-being, and guest perception. Looking at the zoo through the guest perspective while researching the needs of your specific animal and understanding their nuances as an individual, you can create enrichment and housing that aligns with the emerging trends.

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Preventing Destructive Behavior in Cats

Whether your cat urinates in inappropriate places, knocks things over, scratches up your furniture, or chews on power cords, destructive behavior of any kind can be very frustrating and cost you financially if you need to replace damaged objects. On top of that, it can be dangerous for your cat. Understanding why this behavior occurs can help you manage the issue and prevent further damage.

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