Friendly Dogs Likely Have Similar DNA Disorders as Humans with Williams Syndrome
Why are dogs so friendly? The answer might lie in a genetic anomaly, which evolution may have changed, scientists say.
"Some of these structural variants...
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 Search and Rescue Dogs Are Not Affected By Travel Stress
Search and rescue dogs experience significant travel stress while flying to disaster sites, but quickly get over it in order to perform their jobs.
Dog...
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...
More Scientific Proof That Dogs Can Read Our Emotions
Yet another study reports that dogs are capable of processing a person's negative and positive emotions based on facial expressions.
It's something we've all been...
The Science-based Guide for Feeding Athletic Dogs
The aim of an appropriate nutritional plan for athletic dogs is to maximize performance and minimize the occurrence of injuries. To assess the best...
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.
Your Dog Makes Your Life Better, Science Says
Numerous studies conducted in recent years show that dog owners have overall better health and well-being than people without dogs.
Owning a dog gives...
Study Shows We Share Similar Genes With Dogs That Impact Our Social Abilities
Scientists have not only found 5 genes in dogs which influence their social ability to interact with humans, but have also discovered that 4...
9 Human Foods Dogs Can’t Eat and Why (Based on Studies)
Even though dogs are somewhere between carnivores and omnivores that consume the organic matter of other animals, they can also be classified as opportunistic herbivores.
Dogs...
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...
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...
