From Canaries to Cats: Domestic Animals as Sentinels for Human Exposure Effects.

The article discussed various research on domestic animal species as a sentinel for potential health risks for humans. Cited are earliest studies on animals' environmental exposures involving feline hyperthyroidism, how the genomics revolution has provided opportunities for cancer research in both humans and their pets, and the findings of a study on canine testicles removed during routine neutering that may help scientists understand fertility problems in humans.