Atypical BSE and Aggressive Dogs. 🐶

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This week, we're delivering the news in short chunks. No headliners, just opening acts. Here's what's on the setlist:

• 🐶 Aggression in Certain Dog Breeds

• 🐄 Atypical BSE Case Detected in the US

• 🐾 Feel-Good Story of the Week

• 🚀 Quick Hits

🐶 Aggression in Certain Dog Breeds

A study from the Royal Veterinary College in London has found that aggression is almost twice as prevalent in one particular dog breed compared to others. The English Cocker Spaniel takes the cake as the most aggressive across the UK. [Read more]

🐄 Atypical BSE Case Detected in the US

An atypical case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been detected in the United States. While the classic form is transmitted through feeding animal parts to cattle, the atypical form occurs spontaneously in older animals. [Read more]

🐾 Feel-Good Story of the Week

A cat rescue worker has created an internet sensation with a 'CatVana' adoption campaign. Modeled after the online used car retailer Carvana, the campaign features cats as 'cars' available for adoption, complete with playful names like '2015 Furcedes' and 'Meowzda'. [Read more]

🚀 QUICK HITS 🚀

The Calgary Zoo is mourning the loss of a giraffe named Emara. The cause of death is currently unknown, and a necropsy will be performed. [Read more]

U.S. Health Officials Concerned Monkey pox Outbreak Could Continue into Summer Months [Read More]

Horse Trained by Bob Baffert Euthanized [Read more]

Anti-anxiety medication helps make rescued cats more adoptable, study finds [Read More]