Dog DNA Tests Not Always Accurate for Pet Health Decisions, Scientists Say
Genetic testing has become a valuable tool in the health industry for humans but it's still in its infancy stages for testing dogs.
There is...
Sled Dogs in Greenland are Becoming Extinct, Report Says
The sled dog culture in Greenland is unique, but the last two decades sadly saw its population decrease, a new study says. Here's what...
New Study Explains Detection Dog Errors in Sniffing Poop
Did you know that there are dogs working to specifically save wildlife? They’ve been helping conservation sites in over two decades now, and a...
How Dog Food and Water Bowls are Making Pets Sick
New data shows that your dog's water bowl might be filled with germs that may negatively impact your pup's health.
The first thing we purchase...
Raw Diets for Dogs Have Health Benefits, New Study Suggests
There’s a never-ending debate about the nutritional benefits and dangers of raw food for dogs, but a new study has finally added another point...
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...
Kidney Failure in Dogs: A Science-based Guide
The condition known as kidney failure in dogs usually occurs from injury, infection, or disease of the kidney.
This can result in either a complete...
New DNA Test Finds Answers to Why Siberian Huskies Have Blue Eyes
Scientists from Embark Veterinary might have finally determined the answer to why Siberian Huskies have blue eyes. Following a DNA test of 6,070 dogs,...
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 manifest itself? Researchers have...
