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...
Why Dogs Mirror Their Owner’s Energy and Personality (Science Explained!)
Calm dogs often have calm owners. Energetic dogs have energetic owners.
I don't know if you have noticed, but this seems to be the case...
Swimmer Puppy Syndrome: Science-Based Causes & Treatment
Swimmer puppy syndrome—also known as swimmers syndrome in dogs, swimming-puppy syndrome, twisted legs, turtle pup, and flat-puppy syndrome—is a very rare developmental deformity seen...
My Dog Ate a Fly: Is My Dog In Danger?
Oh no! My dog ate a fly! What should I do?
Well, first of all, your dog must’ve been a nimble fellow to catch a...
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...
4 Bee Products to Improve Your Dog’s Health (Based on Science)
They are one of natures hardest working species. Working as a unit, bees will form hives, forage for nectar and build vast reserves of...
10 Ways to Prevent Parvo in Dogs (Based on Science)
Preventing dog parvo is the best way to ensure your pooch will not contract the virus in the first place.
Canine parvovirus type 2 is...
Therapy Dogs May Help Autistic Children
A behavioral scientist working with therapy dogs suggests that canines may help children with autism better complete their tasks.
Alexandra Protopopova is a behavioral...
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...
Could the Next Deadly Flu Pandemic Start With Dogs?
Scientists discovered new dog flu virus strains that might affect dog owners severely in the future.
Could man's best friend trigger the next flu pandemic...
Study Says Commercial Raw Meat Foods Are Dangerous to Dogs and Humans
New study found that a substantial number of commercial raw meat dog foods available for sale contained several different dangerous bacteria that could infect...
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...
