Dogs And Humans Share Surprisingly Similar Gut Bacteria, Study Says
There’s a lot more that dogs and humans share, and the new discovery of similar gut bacteria could help answer a global health problem...
Scientists Explain Why Some Dogs Are Friendlier Than Others
New study found how oxytocin in dogs affects their friendliness, which can also broaden our understanding of canines bond with humans, and human social...
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...
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...
Cancer Vaccine for Dogs Set for Clinical Trial with High Hopes
Scientists are attempting to vaccinate 800 dogs, and if this potentially universal cancer cure would work in dogs, it might also work in humans.
Researchers...
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...
Dogs Like Fatty Food and Cats Want to Carbo-load, Study Finds
We thought that our dogs and cats love high protein meals the best, but new research findings say that is not the case at...
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...
Study: Dogs Born in Summer Are at Higher Risk of Heart Disease
These new findings support a similar previous study in humans about the increased risks of heart problems during gestation.
Scientists now say that a dog's...
Human Encouragement Boosts Problem-solving Skills In Dogs, Study Says
New research explains how important our encouragement is to our pets. Nine dogs were able to complete the task better because they got some...
Science Determines the Exact Age When Puppies Are Their Most Adorable
For many animal lovers, dogs are cute at any age, but scientists managed to zero in on the exact age of when they're at...
Research Shows Dogs Have Their Favorite Scent – It’s the Owner’s Smell
Scientists found that dogs experience the feelings of pleasure that in the dog's brain is associated with the owner's scent.
A dog's love for its...