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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?...
Why Are Dogs More Prone to Bite Nervous People?
Apparently, your stressful demeanor around dogs can increase the risks of dog bites, experts say.
Can dogs smell fear in humans? You might have been...
Kids Who Grow Up With Dogs Have Lower Asthma Risks
Research confirms how having a dog in the family with kids has many health benefits for children, particularly those with asthma.
Kids who grow up...
Humans Have Superior Brains, But Dogs Think More Rationally
Who would've thought that it’s apparently in the dog’s nature to be rational? And how exactly does our dogs' rationality manifests itself? Researchers have...
7 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...
Therapy Dogs Reduce ADHD Symptoms in Kids, Study Shows
Most kids with ADHD get by with medication but having a therapy dog might be better solution, according to researchers from the University of...
Study: How Dogs Developed Such Good Sense of Smell
Scientists have discovered more clues as to why dogs have significantly more sensitive noses than humans and how their sense of smell developed.
From the...
Do Loving Dogs Still Feel Jealousy? Science Says Yes
There’s a green-eyed monster lurking inside your furry best friend but the situation is not as complicated as you might think.
While dogs are famous...
Stressed Dogs with Anxiety Show Premature Graying Hair, Study Says
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...
Do Dogs Really Know How to Tell Time?
Though they cannot read numbers or understand how the clock works, dogs have the amazing gift to tell time almost accurately.
We see our dogs...
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.
Science of Human-Dog Psychology: Are You and Your Dog a Good Match?
Happy 18,000th Anniversary to you and your canine companion! Humans and dogs have been living in a close relationship for at least this long....
