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Dogs, while less commonly used in research, play a vital role in cancer and spinal cord injuries due to similarities with humans. They are also crucial in drug safety studies, benefiting both human and canine health.
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Elevated Care in Drug Safety Research
In drug safety studies, it’s important to observe animals in an environment that supports their well-being. Double decker housing offers rats extra space to climb, stretch, and rest on elevated platforms—natural behaviors that improve comfort and reduce stress. Rats on these studies receive medications or treatments over time…
Beagles and Drug Safety
Some dogs participate in longer studies to help researchers learn about the long-term effects of medicines. These dogs receive regular doses of a medicine for a few months while being carefully monitored by veterinarians and caregivers. At the end of the study, scientists examine the dogs’ tissues to…
Species Highlight: Dogs
Species Highlight: Dogs Dogs in research are cared for with deep compassion and strict oversight. Download Fact Sheet Dogs in Medical Research Research in Dogs Keeps Humans and Dogs Safe Dogs are an essential part of medical advancements. These amazing animals help ensure that new medicines are safe…
Fourteen-day-old zebrafish larva
Zebrafish larvae are raised from eggs to eventually become breeding adult fish that provide embryos for research studies. The transparent bodies of these young fish allow for non-invasive assessment of organ and tissue changes, something that is not possible with mammals. Their transparency is very helpful when conducting…
Zebrafish embryos – 24-hours-old
Zebrafish embryos are transparent and they also develop quickly. These particular embryos are shown twenty-four hours after fertilization. Each week, a breeding pair of adult zebrafish generate hundreds of embryos that can be used to study the safety and efficacy of new medications. The use of these embryos…
Zebrafish embryos – 30-hours-old
Embryonic development takes place rapidly. It is also a key area of study during drug safety testing. This photo shows thirty-day-old zebrafish embryos. Because they are transparent, researchers can easily monitor the development of the embryo from fertilization to when it hatches as larval fish. The embryo in…
Smart Spaces for Smarter Studies
Animals needed for research are provided with an environment that allows them to engage in natural behaviors. Housing for rats provide the opportunity for climbing, foraging, standing on hind-limbs, gnawing and socializing. Optimal environments reduce stress and support overall health. In drug safety studies, where scientists assess how…
