Study: Dogs and Wolves Share Parasites but There’s No Increased Risk for Gun Dogs
Good news for hunters with gun dogs: even though grey wolves are known to be carriers of parasites and share the same ones with...
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...
Dogs Visualize Objects Through Their Powerful Nose, Study Says
Dogs apparently form mental representations of things they smell in their brain as evidenced in a study on professional rescue dogs and family pets.
Scientists...
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...
Gingivitis in Dogs: Science-based Prevention and Treatment
Gingivitis is an oral health issue that causes inflamed and sometimes bleeding gums. Gingivitis in dogs is one of the most common diseases, with...
Pets Remember Things Better Than You Think, Studies Show
Experts keep doing studies on the memory of dogs and cats for one very important reason that could benefit humans.
Do pets have long-term memories?...
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Dogs Can Finally Be Treated
Scientists recently found progressive treatment to restore muscle strength in dogs affected by this rare genetic disorder.
Researchers from Genethon, the AFM-Telethon laboratory, Inserm...
Are Dogs Smarter Than Cats? New Research Points To Yes
In the age-old debate of who is smarter between cats and dogs, science may have found an answer.
A team of scientists from universities...
Pros and Cons of Cannabidiol: CBD For Dogs
CBD for dogs is the way to go when talking about Marijuana for Pets. Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, is the second most common...
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...
Why Do Dogs Stick Their Tongue Out?
If you're fairly new to being a dog owner, you might have asked this question, "Why do dogs stick their tongue out?"
A dog’s tongue...
Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?
Nothing beats the feeling of seeing a happy dog or friendly cat come running over to you looking for a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. Why do pets make us happy? Pets do a lot more than just keep us company. The unconditional love that they provide us with is priceless and incomparable to any love that we get other humans.
