FBR Blog
Easy-to-read articles about animal testing and research.
Bloomberg: ‘Lab Monkeys Are the Latest Covid Shortage’
“Biomedical research is in a position now where you have a couple of world superpowers—the US, China, and Europe—all vying for the same or similar pool of resources,” says Matthew Bailey
Mittens and Smoky’s Story: Life With Siamese Cats
As a longtime animal lover, I love my Siamese cats and know how important animal research is to not only my human family’s well-being but there’s as well
Rip’s Story: The Bernese Mountain Dog That Stole Our Heart
Rip and his owners are beyond grateful to animal research, to which we owe the utmost thanks for providing us with the advancements to give Rip the happy, healthy life he deserves
Louie’s Story: Green Pastures and Benefits of Research
Louie maintains a happy and healthy life with the assistance of a routine parasite control program, vaccines and equine health and wellness management practices
Judy’s Story: My Retired Research Beagle Is a Hero
The results from Judy’s participation in studies were used to determine the best formulation of drugs, inform further animal studies and help determine human dosing regimens
Astrid’s Story: Medical Intervention Saved My Dog’s Life
Astrid came into my life at the perfect time, providing me with purpose and companionship after moving back to Colorado a year into the pandemic and working remotely
Research on Monkeys Is Regulated and Necessary
Rather than embracing a tunnel vision against animal research that is being perpetuated by animal rights activists, we should try to take a step outside of our comfort zone to better understand the incredible workings of science
Ruppert’s Story: Life After the Lab
FBR Real Pet Stories™ has the purr-fect story for Valentine’s Day
What Exactly Is a Humanized Mouse?
Since 1974, humanized mice have helped scientists understand and conquer cancers like leukemia, autoimmune diseases like Type 1 diabetes and many types of viral infections
Arrow’s Story: How a Loving Home Helped a Poodle Overcome Trauma
Arrow came home with us where he was provided with a quiet and friendly environment, great nutrition, companionship, veterinary care and lots of love
Riley’s Story: Love, Patience and a Medical Miracle
One Sunday in March 2018, I noticed a small bruise on the inside of Riley’s right rear leg
Kitten’s Story: Living With Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
Cats’ lives like Kitten are greatly improved by the work of animal research
Bare’s Story: Our Journey Through Canine Epilepsy
FBR Real Pet Stories™ presents Bare’s story for National Epilepsy Awareness Month
Clyde’s Story: My Best Friend’s Cancerous Tumor Shrunk After Cryotherapy
FBR Real Pet Stories™ presents Clyde’s story for National Pet Cancer Awareness Month
WaPo Opinion: ‘Medical development without animal testing is the goal, but we’re not there yet’
‘The publicly and privately funded scientific enterprise relies on animal models because there is no alternative’
Minnie’s Story: My Cockapoo No Longer Has Seizures After Taking Medication
Minnie developed seizures when she was 2 years old
Moura and Magnus’ Story: The Adventures of Moura and Magnus
The importance of animal research for improved health of both cats and dogs can’t be overstated
Congratulations to the 2021 Nobel Prize Winners for Research With Mice!
Two U.S. scientists won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Monday for their discoveries on how temperature and touch impact the nervous system