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10 Science-based Ways to Relieve Anxiety in Dogs
Some may believe that the feeling of anxiety is confined only to humans. They would be wrong. The feeling of worry, nervousness and unease...
Kidney Failure in Dogs: The Ultimate 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...
Study Shows How Dogs Can Sense Shapes and Sizes of Objects
New study proves that dogs can "smell" shapes and sizes of objects. Your pooch is likely able to tell the difference between a stuffed...
Study: How Dogs Developed Such Good Sense of Smell
Scientists have discovered more clues as to why dogs have significantly more sensitive noses than humans and how their sense of smell developed.
From the...
Yes, You’re a Good Boy! Yes You Are!
As it happens, baby-talking your dog is a bonding experience no matter how ridiculous it may make you feel, scientists say.
Sometimes the urge to...
Literacy Improves in Kids Who Read to Dogs, New Study Finds
A recent study determined that second-grade students who read out loud to therapy dogs showed a marked improvement in their attitudes about reading.
The study,...
9 Ways to Treat Kennel Cough in Dogs (Based on Science)
Kennel cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease affecting dogs of any age. There are several causes for kennel cough in dogs, including canine...
8 Evidence-Based Ways to Deal With a Hyperactive Dog
You've adopted a dog without a complete understanding what you were getting yourself into. Maybe you did the research and adopted a breed that...
Kids Who Grow Up With Dogs Have Lower Asthma Risks
Research confirms how having a dog in the family with kids has many health benefits for children, particularly those with asthma.
Kids who grow up...
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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Do Rescue Dogs Have Memories Of Their Past?
It’s a question that many experts, animal behaviorists, and psychologists have been debating on for decades.
Do you own a rescue dog? Have you ever...
High Cholesterol May Be Good for Dogs with Bone Cancer
While elevated cholesterol is usually considered bad for the health, recent research reveals that it may actually help dogs with bone cancer survive longer....
