Cortisol In Dogs and Cats: Is It Important
Have you ever heard of a stress hormone? No? Cortisol is a vital hormone often referred to as the stress hormone. What is the...
Scientists Found Hormones Causing Aggression in Dogs
Biologists at the University of Arizona have recently made progress in understanding dog behavior by discovering the role some hormones play in canine aggression.
Every...
Can Dogs Get Sick From Humans?
If you have been caring for dogs for quite a while now, you must have known we can get sick from them. Rabies, giardia—name...
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...
Why Do Dogs Stick Their Tongue Out?
If you're fairly new to being a dog owner, you might have asked this question, "Why do dogs stick their tongue out?"
A dog’s tongue...
Dog Facial Expressions & Body Language, Explained by Science
A dog’s facial expressions and the body language that goes with it are crucial to understand if you want to know how your dog...
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...
Stressed Dogs with Anxiety Show Premature Graying Hair
Scientists looked into why dogs younger than four years old have graying hair around their muzzle, and the results surprised them.
Gray hair is part...
7 Foods and Chews for Dog’s Dental Health (Backed by Science)
If you want to see pure bliss, look at a dog when he's chewing a bone or antler. It is good practice to inspect and clean your dogs teeth regularly, and feeding the best foods for dog's dental health is another important part of their dental care.
8 Evidence-Based Ways to Deal With a Hyperactive Dog
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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...
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...
8 Scientific Reasons to Socialize Your Dog
Dogs are inherently pack animals, much like their wolf ancestors. Research shows that this mindset is deeply ingrained in Canis Familiaris, so to withhold...
