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Stressed Dogs with Anxiety Show Premature Graying Hair, Study Says
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...
Do Dogs Really Know How to Tell Time?
Though they cannot read numbers or understand how the clock works, dogs have the amazing gift to tell time almost accurately.
We see our dogs...
TOP #60: How Dog DNA Tests Impact Veterinary Research
In this podcast, canine genetics researcher Dr. Angela Hughes explains more about dog DNA tests, and how they benefit both pet owners and veterinarians.
Science of Human-Dog Psychology: Are You and Your Dog a Good Match?
Happy 18,000th Anniversary to you and your canine companion! Humans and dogs have been living in a close relationship for at least this long....
Friendly Dogs Likely Have Similar DNA Disorders as Humans with Williams Syndrome
Why are dogs so friendly? The answer might lie in a genetic anomaly, which evolution may have changed, scientists say.
"Some of these structural variants...
4 Scientifically Proven Physical and Social Benefits of Owning a Dog
People have lived in the company of animals since the beginning of mankind, but it is only in the last decade that we have...
Dog Facial Expressions and Body Language Explained by Science
A dog’s facial expressions and the body language that goes with it crucial to understand if you want to know how your dog is...
Just Like Lassie! 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...
Dogs Talk to Humans In 19 Different Ways, Study Reveals
Unsurprisingly to some, dogs send signals to their owners if they want to eat and drink, go outside to play, or long for a...
Chronic Kidney Disease Risk In Dogs Increases With Tick Exposure
Dogs have no way of telling their owners they about a tick infection and if there are no tests done, prevention or treatment might...
Most Effective Dog Training Methods According to Science
Occasionally, in the face of new evidence, we are forced to reconsider how best to do something, even if it's a practice that we've...
6 Vegetables Dogs Can Eat According to Science
As humans, we know the value of consuming vegetables. They are packed with nutrition, vitamins, minerals, fiber and overall goodness that our bodies need....
