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Labrador Life Expectancy Through Color: Chocolate Labs Are Less Healthy than Black or Yellow...
The color of their fur is not the actual problem. Rather, it's how they are bred that might be harmful to these animals' genes....
Dogs Love You More When You Smile, Science Says
Apparently, your smile has a bewitching effect on your dog and a dog's brain lights up actively when they see you flash that happy...
20 Proven Health Benefits of Having a Dog
Once in a while, you might catch a headline on the news citing the reasons everyone should adopt a pet and some of the...
Dog DNA Tests Not Always Accurate for Pet Health Decisions, Scientists Say
Genetic testing has become a valuable tool in the health industry for humans but it's still in its infancy stages for testing dogs.
There is...
Sled Dogs in Greenland are Becoming Extinct, Report Says
The sled dog culture in Greenland is unique but the last two decades sadly saw its population decrease, new study says. Here's what is...
New Study Explains Detection Dog Errors in Sniffing Poop
Did you know that there are dogs working to specifically save wildlife? They’ve been helping conservation sites in over two decades now, and a...
8 Benefits and Uses of Tea Tree Oil for Dogs Backed by Science
More natural treatments are becoming recognized by the scientific community for their health benefits. Tea tree oil is still often seen as a trend...
How Dog Food and Water Bowls are Making Pets Sick
New data shows that your dog's water bowl might be filled with germs that may negatively impact your pup's health.
The first thing we purchase...
Raw Diets for Dogs Have Health Benefits, New Study Suggests
There’s a never-ending debate about the nutritional benefits and dangers of raw food for dogs, but a new study has finally added another point...
Study: New Blood Test Makes It Easier to Detect Liver Disease in Dogs
The simple blood test that vets developed may soon make detection of liver disease in dogs easier and more specific.
Dog liver disease has long...
Kidney Failure in Dogs: A Science-based Guide
The condition known as kidney failure in dogs usually occurs from injury, infection or disease of the kidney. This can result in either a...
New DNA Test Finds Answers to Why Siberian Huskies Have Blue Eyes
Scientists from Embark Veterinary might have finally determined the answer to why Siberian Huskies have blue eyes. Following a DNA test of 6,070 dogs,...
