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...
Dog Domestication: History’s Timeline From Beginning To Now (In Years)
How dogs came to be domesticated from their grey wolf ancestors is a long and complex history.
And depending on which resources and scientific research...
Why It’s Difficult to “Breed Out” Breathing Disorders in Pugs, Bulldogs
Professionals are trying to find ways to predict breathing difficulties in short-nosed dogs in order to avoid certain traits while breeding.
Small-nosed canines such...
Why Is My Dog Itching? 4 Scientific Reasons and Proven Treatments
While it may be remarkably cute for a dog to be scratching his floppy ear with a look of relief-induced bliss on its face,...
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...
Dogs Visualize Objects Through Their Powerful Nose, Study Says
Dogs apparently form mental representations of things they smell in their brain as evidenced in a study on professional rescue dogs and family pets.
Scientists...
4 Ways Dog Ownership Makes People Happy (Based on Research)
Many cultures have their own theories and explanations for the sacred bond between humans and animals, especially the bond between humans and dogs. Dogs...
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...
Why Are Dogs So Loyal?
One of the best qualities of our canine companions is their unwavering loyalty. Why are dogs so loyal? There are amazing stories about the unmatched loyalty of dogs - dogs that have sat on their owner’s graves, waited patiently for months for their owners to return from war and even stories of dogs walking thousands of miles to reunite with their masters.
Humans Have Superior Brains, But Dogs Think More Rationally
Who would've thought that it’s apparently in the dog’s nature to be rational? And how exactly does our dogs' rationality manifest itself? Researchers have...
Homemade Dog Food vs Commercial Brands: What’s Better for Dogs?
Eating well can allow us to live better and feel better. “You are what you eat” – as the saying goes. The same applies...
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...
