Spring Fever in Dogs: How to Deal with It
No one is as enthusiastic as your dog to go out in spring.
This time, however, as the last pile of snow melts, you noticed...
Study Shows How Military Veterans with PTSD Benefit from Service Dogs
We suspected this before, but finally there's actual evidence showing that service dogs provide physiological benefits to veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
The effects of...
Why Do Dogs Eat Their Puppies
Have you ever wondered why do dogs eat their puppies?
For most people, dogs cannibalizing their pups may seem like a far-fetched and crude idea...
High Cholesterol May Be Good for Dogs with Bone Cancer
While elevated cholesterol is usually considered bad for the health, recent research reveals that it may actually help dogs with bone cancer survive longer....
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...
12 Tips on How to Mentally Stimulate a Dog (Based on Science)
While they are technically different species, people have some stark similarities with Man’s Best Friend when it comes to mental health and disorders, particularly...
Addison’s Disease in Dogs: The Guide for Pet Owners
Addison's disease was named after the physician Thomas Addison defining this dysfunction of the adrenal gland in the 19th century.
This disease is well-known as adrenal insufficiency...
4 Science-Based Tips for Keeping Senior Dogs Healthy
Ask any dog owner, and they will tell you that the worst part of owning a canine companion is the fact that they don't...
Most Effective Dog Training Methods According to Science
Occasionally, new evidence forces us to reconsider how best to do something, even if it's a practice we've been following on a day-to-day basis.
There's...
How Selective Breeding in German Shepherds Leads to Bad Health
Recent research reveals that German Shepherds could be more predisposed to health issues like arthritis due to how they have been bred.
German Shepherds are...
Do Rescue Dogs Have Memories Of Their Past?
It’s a question that many experts, animal behaviorists, and psychologists have been debating for decades.
Do you own a rescue dog? Have you ever wondered...
8 Evidence-Based Ways to Deal With a Hyperactive Dog
Y
ou've adopted a dog without completely understanding what you were getting into.
Maybe you did the research and adopted a breed that was supposed to be more...
