Kids Don’t Know Not to Approach Frightened Dogs and It’s a Problem
While children understand not to approach angry dogs, they risk their safety by being unaware that frightened dogs are very likely to bite as...
Cushing’s Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatments
If you're not familiar with the condition, Cushing's Disease, also known as Cushing's Syndrome in dogs, results from excessive production of cortisol in the body.
Cushing's disease...
Study: Dogs’ Fear and Aggression Can Be Genetic
New research shows that some types of fear and aggression in dogs are genetic, and can be divided into fear of the familiar and...
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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Why Does My Dog Sleep with His Eyes Open?
Many say happiness is a sleeping puppy. It may be why 56% of people sleep with their pets.
But it may be strange and spooky waking...
Tea Tree Oil for Dogs: Benefits and Uses Backed by Science
The scientific community is recognizing more natural treatments for their health benefits.
Tea tree oil is still often seen as a trend or healthcare fad in...
An Evidence-based Guide to Dog Shock Collars
In the dog loving community, dog shock collars are controversial. Some owners are completely against using them, others believe there's a time and place...
Study Says Commercial Raw Meat Foods Are Dangerous to Dogs and Humans
New study found that a substantial number of commercial raw meat dog foods available for sale contained several different dangerous bacteria that could infect...
Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Just Became Even Better Through Vapor Analysis
Training of explosives detection dogs could be improved by analyzing the vapors dogs detect in real-time, according to a new study.
Ever wonder how and...
Dog Throwing Up Yellow Foam: Should You Be Concerned?
This is often due to a change in diet or eating too fast.
However, frequent vomiting or yellow foam can indicate an underlying problem.
All dog...
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,...
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,...
