The Importance of Studying Dog Genetics and How This Helps Pet Owners
There’s a booming market for studying dog genetics and here’s what dog owners need to know about it.
Some dog lovers believe that dogs behave...
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?...
Studies That Show How Dogs Make Us Happier and Healthier
There’s no doubt that dogs make a difference in the world. From seeing-eye dogs to our friendly pet companions at home, canines have the...
Dog Owners vs Cat Owners: Study Reveals Who’s Willing to Spend More to Save...
A recent study compared how much dog owners would spend on their pet compared to cat owners to determine who would spend more on...
Study Shows How Dogs Can Sense Shapes and Sizes of Objects
New study proves that dogs can "smell" shapes and sizes of objects. Your pooch is likely able to tell the difference between a stuffed...
Labrador Life Expectancy Through Color: Chocolate Labs Are Less Healthy than Black or Yellow...
The color of their fur is not the actual problem. Rather, it's how they are bred that might be harmful to these animals' genes....
Do Dogs Dream and What Do Dogs Dream About?
At one time or another, most pet owners ask the questions, "do dogs dream?" and "what do dogs dream about?" Research has been done on this subject, and the answers might surprise you! I'm sure you've seen your dog twitch his legs and make muffled whining sounds while he's asleep. Is he dreaming or is this something else? The quick answer is, yes, dogs do dream. Research has found that dogs dream much like humans. What happens to your pet while he's asleep and what kinds of things do dogs dream about?
10 Science-based Ways to Relieve Anxiety in Dogs
Some may believe that the feeling of anxiety is confined only to humans. They would be wrong.
The feeling of worry, nervousness, and unease extends...
10 Ways to Prevent Parvo in Dogs (Based on Science)
Preventing dog parvo is the best way to ensure your pooch will not contract the virus in the first place.
Canine parvovirus type 2 is...
Dog Elimination Diet: The Ultimate Science-based Guide
The dog elimination diet is the most affordable - and, according to studies (1, 2, 3), the most reliable - approach to identifying and...
Friendly Dogs Likely Have Similar DNA Disorders as Humans with Williams Syndrome
Why are dogs so friendly? The answer might lie in a genetic anomaly, which evolution may have changed, scientists say.
"Some of these structural variants...
The Science and Psychology of Dog Language
Nearly all dog owners talk to their pets, but how much meaning do the dogs absorb? Certainly dogs understand how to follow commands we’ve...
