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Why Is My Dog Itching? 4 Scientific Reasons and Proven Treatments
While it may be remarkably cute for a dog to be scratching his floppy ear with a look of relief-induced bliss on its face,...
A Science-based Guide to Home Cooked Dog Food Recipes
Covering the subject of homemade dog food recipes is a big part of Top Dog Tips. Today, though, we’re breaking out the lab coats...
6 Fruits Dogs Can Eat and Probably Should (According to Studies)
Not all foods are created equally, and this is especially true for the different kinds of foods that you feed your dog. In human...
12 Tips on How to Mentally Stimulate a Dog (Based on Science)
While they are technically different species, people have some stark similarities with Man’s Best Friend when it comes to mental health and disorders, and...
How Dogs Use Their Nose to See and Understand the World
Ever wonder if dogs actually know or have a mental picture of the things they smell? Scientists say they likely do.
It's been said, studied...
13 Science-Based Ways to Deal with Worms in Dogs
Dogs can be victims of intestinal parasites known as worms. These parasites can cause mild symptoms such as stomach upset and diarrhea, but if...
Small Dogs Lie About Their Size, Study Says (and 5 More Facts About Dog...
There's new research showing that dogs, our most trusted companion, apparently tend to lie to other dogs and are very capable of deception.
A...
Gingivitis in Dogs: Science-based Prevention and Treatment
Gingivitis is an oral health issue that causes inflamed and sometimes bleeding gums. Gingivitis in dogs is one of the most common diseases, with...
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...
