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How Selective Breeding in German Shepherds Leads to Bad Health
Recent research reveals that German Shepherds could be more predisposed to health issues like arthritis due to how they have been bred.
German Shepherds are...
Dogs Are Our Best Friends Because We May Share Similar Genes
People may have bred themselves the perfect companions from wild wolves, and a new study shows that a lot of this has to do...
New Study Finds No Evidence That Dogs Can Predict Earthquakes
Most of us heard or read about dogs and other animals behaving oddly before an earthquake, owners often assuming their pets can predict an...
Scientists Made a Device to Reverse Cognitive Decline in Senior Dogs
You can improve your aging dog's mental health and keep cognitive decline at bay with the help of computer stimulation, according to this new...
Science on Pros and Cons of Neutering or Spaying Your Dog
you're probably thinking about neutering or spaying your dog, but you're not so sure if this is a good idea. Know that you're not...
Cross-Breeding of Dogs and Wolves Has Forever Changed Wolf’s Gene Pool
A new study found that mating dogs and wolves over the last few hundred years has forever changed the wolf's gene pool.
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The Science Behind Oxytocin and Puppy Love
For those of us who are dog owners, we know that "puppy love" feeling we get when our furry companion runs up to us...
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...
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Dogs Can Finally Be Treated
Scientists recently found progressive treatment to restore muscle strength in dogs affected by this rare genetic disorder.
Researchers from Genethon, the AFM-Telethon laboratory, Inserm...
The Importance of Studying Dog Genetics and How This Helps Pet Owners
There’s a booming market for studying dog genetics and here’s what dog owners need to know about it.
Some dog lovers believe that dogs behave...
13 Dog Nutrition Tips That Are Actually Science-Based
Just Google the words dog nutrition tips and you will be assaulted with a deluge of results. There are literally thousands of so-called tips. But,...
8 Science-based Ways to Treat and Prevent Parvovirus in Dogs
We've gone through hundreds of studies and found 8 proven ways to treat and prevent parvovirus in dogs based on scientific evidence. Here they are.
