Tag: Science
How To Tell What Breed A Dog Is
Dogs come in many shapes and sizes. Thanks to decades of selective breeding, humans have turned dogs into the most diverse land animal on the planet. Breeds are most often assumed by a dog’s physical characteristics, but this isn’t an accurate assumption.
4 Worst and Most Dangerous Ingredients to Avoid Used in Dog...
Dog food can cost a pretty penny.
While some pet owners may associate higher cost of pet food with higher quality dog food ingredients, in some...
Cushing’s Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatments
If you're not familiar with the condition, Cushing's Disease, also known as Cushing's Syndrome in dogs, results from excessive production of cortisol in their body.
Cushing's disease...
Swimmer Puppy Syndrome: How to Help Your Dog
Swimmer puppy syndrome – also known as swimmers syndrome in dogs, swimming-puppy syndrome, twisted legs, turtle pup, and flat-puppy syndrome – is a very...
Pancreatitis in Dogs: Symptoms, At-Home and Veterinary Treatments, Prevention
The pancreas is an organ located in the abdominal cavity responsible for producing digestive enzymes and insulin production.
A well-known condition, pancreatitis, refers to pancreatic...
Why Do Dogs Kick Their Leg When You Scratch Their Belly?
Have you ever wondered why your dog kicks his leg when you scratch that sweet spot under his chin or on his belly? Dogs are funny creatures, and this is one of their most well-known comical traits. Are they ticklish? Is it just a random reflex? I’m sharing the science behind the question of why do dogs kick their leg when you scratch their belly, and the answer might surprise you!
Most Effective Dog Training Methods According to Science
Occasionally, in the face of new evidence, we are forced to reconsider how best to do something, even if it's a practice that we've...
Hypoallergenic Dog Food: What It Is, Does It Really Work, and...
If your dog suffers from itchy skin, your veterinarian may have suggested a "diet trial" or "elimination diet" using hypoallergenic dog food as the...
Tea Tree Oil for Dogs: Benefits and Uses Backed by Science
More natural treatments are becoming recognized by the scientific community for their health benefits.
Tea tree oil is still often seen as a trend or...
Why and How Much Do Dogs Sleep?
Every time you look at your dog, he is sleeping. It doesn't matter what time of day - morning, noon, or night - your...
Dog Neutering and Spaying: Pros and Cons (Backed by Science)
Dog neutering or spaying—should I have my dog do it?
This might be one of the earliest questions we, responsible dog guardians, have thought of...
Study: Dogs Are The Best Natural Anti-Anxiety Treatment
Did your kids ever try to convince you to letting them have a dog? Or maybe you don’t have kids yet, but know you...