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...
Empathetic Dogs Rush to Help Their Distressed Humans
Dogs who are calmer and who have stronger ties to their humans are more likely to successfully rescue the owners if they are in...
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...
Scientists Reveal Hunting Dogs May Be Agents Of A Life-Threatening Disease
A new study has shown that Austrian hunting dogs are statistically more likely to contract tularemia, a disease that can infect humans, too.
Researchers from...
Why Do Dogs Kick Their Leg When You Scratch Their Belly?
Have you ever wondered why your dog kicks his leg when you scratch that sweet spot under his chin or on his belly? Dogs are funny creatures, and this is one of their most well-known comical traits. Are they ticklish? Is it just a random reflex? I’m sharing the science behind the question of why do dogs kick their leg when you scratch their belly, and the answer might surprise you!
You Can Now Find Out If Your Dog Has ADHD
Scientists can now look at the blood count of hyperactive and impulsive dogs to determine whether or not they have canine ADHD.
Researchers at...
Stem Cell Treatment Going Out to Dogs With Arthritis
New tests show promising results as scientists discover potentially very effective and affordable stem cell treatment for dogs with arthritis.
One of the worst parts...
Scientists Explain Why Some Dogs Are Friendlier Than Others
New study found how oxytocin in dogs affects their friendliness, which can also broaden our understanding of canines bond with humans, and human social...
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...
CKD Risk In Dogs Increases With Tick Exposure
Dogs have no way of telling their owners about a tick infection, and if there are no tests done, prevention or treatment might be...
Study: Like Humans, Dogs Don’t Sleep Well After Stressful Experiences
A new study confirms that, like us, dogs experience interrupted sleep patterns when dealing with stressful situations.
While we understand that our dogs are...
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...
