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Research Proves That Therapy Dogs Can Help Stressed-Out Students

Research Proves That Therapy Dogs Can Help Stressed-Out Students

A new study demonstrated how therapy dogs improve mental health of college students, and shows why it's helpful to have dogs around during particularly...
Study Says Commercial Raw Meat Foods Are Dangerous for Dogs and Humans

Study Says Commercial Raw Meat Foods Are Dangerous to Dogs and Humans

New study found that a substantial number of commercial raw meat dog foods available for sale contained several different dangerous bacteria that could infect...
Study - Dogs and Wolves Share Parasites but There's No Increased Risk for Gun Dogs

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...
Scientists Reveal Hunting Dogs May Be Agents Of A Life-Threatening Disease

Scientists Reveal Hunting Dogs May Be Agents Of A Life-Threatening Disease

A new study has shown that Austrian hunting dogs are statistically more likely to contract tularemia, a disease that can infect humans, too. Researchers from...
A Study Shows Most Dog Treats Exceed Recommended Calorie Allowance

New Study Shows Most Dog Treats Exceed Recommended Calorie Allowance

We all know that giving your dog too many treats isn't healthy, but a new study has found that most dog treats actually exceed...
Researchers Warn Pug Owners About a Serious Health Issue

Researchers Warn Pug Owners About a Serious Gait Issue

The new study has shown that the always adorable Pugs are extremely prone to a specific genetic condition that veterinarians previously weren't aware of. Pugs'...
Your Dog's Noise Anxiety May Be Related to Musculoskeletal Pain

Your Dog’s Noise Anxiety May Be Related to Musculoskeletal Pain

Noise sensitivity in dogs that often results in anxiety is related to loud, surprising noises. However, a new study from a collaborative group of...
New Study Shows How Dogs Can Sense Shapes and Sizes of Objects

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...
Scientists Made a Device to Reverse Cognitive Decline in Senior Dogs

Scientists Made a Device to Reverse Cognitive Decline in Senior Dogs

You can improve your aging dog's mental health and keep cognitive decline at bay with the help of computer stimulation, according to this new...
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Bomb & Drug Sniffing Device Will Save Lives of Sniffer Dogs

Dogs' most powerful tools have always been their noses. For many years, sniffer dogs have been part of police campaigns and have been utilized...
Stem Cell Treatment Going Out to Dogs With Arthritis

Stem Cell Treatment Going Out to Dogs With Arthritis

New tests show promising results as scientists discover potentially very effective and affordable stem cell treatment for dogs with arthritis.  One of the worst parts...
New Study - We Now Know What Mayas Used to Do With Dogs Over 2,500 Years Ago

We Now Know What Mayas Used to Do With Dogs Over 2,500 Years Ago

New study found that Mayas raised and traded dogs for ceremonies, kept them as guardians and pets, and did not differentiate between breeds. Growing up,...

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Dog Bolting: Why Dogs Suddenly Run Off and How to Stop...

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Dogs are cheerful pets, but do dogs act differently in spring? This is a question many dog owners ask, especially new ones. The thing is, in-season...
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Detox Diet for Dogs in Spring: What to Feed & How...

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