The Science Behind Oxytocin and Puppy Love
For those of us who are dog owners, we know that "puppy love" feeling we get when our furry companion runs up to us...
20 Benefits of Fish Oil for Dogs (Based on Science)
If there's one dog supplement worth its hype, it's fish oil. Omega-3 fatty acids and EPA/DHA found in fish oil have been proven to...
10 Key Differences Between Wolves and Dogs
Wolves are majestic and awe-inspiring creatures, just like many domestic dogs can be.
While some believe that dogs are still very similar to their wild...
TOP #60: How Dog DNA Tests Impact Veterinary Research
In this podcast, canine genetics researcher Dr. Angela Hughes explains more about dog DNA tests, and how they benefit both pet owners and veterinarians.
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.
Let me tell...
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...
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...
Do Dogs Act Different in Spring?
Dogs are cheerful pets, but do dogs act differently in spring?
This is a question many dog owners ask, especially new ones.
The thing is, in-season...
Therapy Dogs May Help Autistic Children
A behavioral scientist working with therapy dogs suggests that canines may help children with autism better complete their tasks.
Alexandra Protopopova is a behavioral...
Your Dog’s Noise Anxiety May Be Related to Musculoskeletal Pain
Noise sensitivity in dogs that often results in anxiety is related to loud, surprising noises. However, a new study from a collaborative group of...
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,...
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...
