Animals are developing the same chronic diseases as humans

ScienceDaily
Nov 17, 2025, 3:21 am33 pts
Across the planet, animals are increasingly suffering from chronic illnesses once seen only in humans. Cats, dogs, cows, and even marine life are facing rising rates of cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and obesity — diseases tied to the same factors affecting people: genetics, pollution, poor nutrition, and…

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