Rika Silva, MSc
Rita has a Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences and has worked in many different research laboratories. As a long-time dog owner, she's been trying to apply her skills, expertise and experience in the scientific field to writing about dogs and providing science-based information for other dog owners.
Therapy Dogs Reduce ADHD Symptoms in Kids, Study Shows
Most kids with ADHD get by with medication but having a therapy dog might be better solution, according to researchers from the University of...
Do Loving Dogs Still Feel Jealousy? Science Says Yes
There’s a green-eyed monster lurking inside your furry best friend but the situation is not as complicated as you might think.
While dogs are famous...
Stressed Dogs with Anxiety Show Premature Graying Hair
Scientists looked into why dogs younger than four years old have graying hair around their muzzle, and the results surprised them.
Gray hair is part...
Empathetic Dogs Rush to Help Their Distressed Humans
Dogs who are calmer and who have stronger ties to their humans are more likely to successfully rescue the owners if they are in...
CKD Risk In Dogs Increases With Tick Exposure
Dogs have no way of telling their owners about a tick infection, and if there are no tests done, prevention or treatment might be...
More Scientific Proof That Dogs Can Read Our Emotions
Yet another study reports that dogs are capable of processing a person's negative and positive emotions based on facial expressions.
It's something we've all been...
Grain-Free Foods for Dogs Cause Heart Disease, FDA Warns
FDA found evidence of grain free foods causing dogs to suffer from canine dilated cardiomyopathy even when their breed isn't predisposed to the condition.
Grain-free...
Could the Next Deadly Flu Pandemic Start With Dogs?
Scientists discovered new dog flu virus strains that might affect dog owners severely in the future.
Could man's best friend trigger the next flu pandemic...
Do Rescue Dogs Have Memories Of Their Past?
It’s a question that many experts, animal behaviorists, and psychologists have been debating for decades.
Do you own a rescue dog? Have you ever wondered...
Study: Dogs Born in Summer Are at Higher Risk of Heart...
These new findings support a similar previous study in humans about the increased risks of heart problems during gestation.
Scientists now say that a dog's...
Science Determines the Exact Age When Puppies Are Their Most Adorable
For many animal lovers, dogs are cute at any age, but scientists managed to zero in on the exact age of when they're at...
Human Encouragement Boosts Problem-solving Skills In Dogs, Study Says
New research explains how important our encouragement is to our pets. Nine dogs were able to complete the task better because they got some...
