New DNA Test Finds Answers to Why Siberian Huskies Have Blue Eyes
Scientists from Embark Veterinary might have finally determined the answer to why Siberian Huskies have blue eyes. Following a DNA test of 6,070 dogs,...
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...
Raw Diets for Dogs Have Health Benefits, New Study Suggests
There’s a never-ending debate about the nutritional benefits and dangers of raw food for dogs, but a new study has finally added another point...
New Study Explains Detection Dog Errors in Sniffing Poop
Did you know that there are dogs working to specifically save wildlife? They’ve been helping conservation sites in over two decades now, and a...
Sled Dogs in Greenland are Becoming Extinct, Report Says
The sled dog culture in Greenland is unique, but the last two decades sadly saw its population decrease, a new study says. Here's what...
Dog DNA Tests Not Always Accurate for Pet Health Decisions, Scientists Say
Genetic testing has become a valuable tool in the health industry for humans but it's still in its infancy stages for testing dogs.
There is...
20 Proven Health Benefits of Having a Dog
Once in a while, you might catch a headline on the news citing the reasons everyone should adopt a pet and some of the...
Dogs Love You More When You Smile, Science Says
Apparently, your smile has a bewitching effect on your dog and a dog's brain lights up actively when they see you flash that happy...
Labrador Life Expectancy Through Color: Chocolate Labs Are Less Healthy than Black or Yellow...
The color of their fur is not the actual problem. Rather, it's how they are bred that might be harmful to these animals' genes....
How Dogs Use Their Nose to See and Understand the World
Ever wonder if dogs actually know or have a mental picture of the things they smell? Scientists say they likely do.
It's been said, studied,...
Small Dogs Lie About Their Size, Study Says
New research shows that dogs, our most trusted companions, apparently tend to lie to other dogs and are very capable of deception.
A new...
A Science-based Guide to Home Cooked Dog Food Recipes
Covering the subject of homemade dog food recipes is a big part of Top Dog Tips.
Today, though, we’re breaking out the lab coats and...
