How Pheromone Collars Reduce Fear and Anxiety in Dogs
A recently performed study shows that dog-appeasing pheromone (DAP) collars reduce measured scores of fear and anxiety in dogs. The researchers also found that...
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...
Kids Don’t Know Not to Approach Frightened Dogs and It’s a Problem
While children understand not to approach angry dogs, they risk their safety by being unaware that frightened dogs are very likely to bite as...
New Study: These Very Common Toxins Are Killing Our Indoor Dogs
Dogs that stay indoors most of the time are more likely to develop various diseases and even die earlier due to some toxins in...
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...
Bomb & Drug Sniffing Device Will Save Lives of Sniffer Dogs
Dogs' most powerful tools have always been their noses. For many years, sniffer dogs have been part of police campaigns and have been utilized...
Researchers Warn Pug Owners About a Serious Gait Issue
The new study has shown that the always adorable Pugs are extremely prone to a specific genetic condition that veterinarians previously weren't aware of.
Pugs'...
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...
Researchers Found That Dogs Can Detect Diseases That Kill Trees
New study demonstrates how man's best friend is helping scientists sniff out what's killing avocado trees in Florida.
"It is the best 'technology' so far...
8 Evidence-Based Ways to Deal With a Hyperactive Dog
Y
ou've adopted a dog without completely understanding what you were getting into.
Maybe you did the research and adopted a breed that was supposed to be more...
Why Do Dogs Kick Their Leg When You Scratch Their Belly?
Have you ever wondered why your dog kicks his leg when you scratch that sweet spot under his chin or on his belly? Dogs are funny creatures, and this is one of their most well-known comical traits. Are they ticklish? Is it just a random reflex? I’m sharing the science behind the question of why do dogs kick their leg when you scratch their belly, and the answer might surprise you!
How to Extend Your Dog’s Life by Assessing Body Condition
Poor canine diet often leads to nutritional deficits in dogs, which in turn are strongly related to health complications. You probably know this already,...
