Tag: Science
Researchers in Brazil Looking Into Pet Food Processing
Obesity is as much of a problem for pets in the United States as it is for their owners. The number of overweight pets...
Op-Ed: Canine Genetics – How to Make a Dog
Many years ago, I decided to breed a litter of cocker spaniels. I had a solid-black female with a good pedigree, and after some...
Life for Pets With Diabetes Is Changing for the Better With...
Dogs and cats suffering from diabetes have to deal with the same tedious daily treatments as humans. Most need insulin shots and specific diets....
Dog DNA Is Being Turned Into Beautiful Works of Art
Dog owners are passionate about their canine companions, and losing them can be devastating. Some dog owners have found creative ways to keep a...
Study Shows Dogs Understand Our Words Not Just Our Voices
Many dog owners would say that they believe their canine companions can understand what they say, but experts in the field have been skeptical...
Scientists Use Shelter Dogs to Sniff Out Rare Gorillas
In recent years scientists have begun to realize the potential that dogs can have on their research. They have been using canines more and...
3000th Golden Retriever Enrolled in First-of-its-Kind Study
Chloe doesn’t realize it, but she is a very unique Golden Retriever. In fact, she is the 3,000th dog to be enrolled in the...
New Study Backs Up the Need for Consistency in Dog Training
A new study proves that canine short-term memory only lasts about 2 minutes, but as this video explains it’s not quite so cut and...
3D Print Knee Implants Being Made for Thousands of Dogs
3D systems, a 3D printing company that is responsible for printing things like prosthetic legs, has now partnered with Rita Leibinger Medical to create...
Wearable Technology Allows for Better Communication with Service Dogs
Researchers at Georgia Tech are trying to find ways to use technology to help people communicate more effectively with service dogs. They have created a...
Research Proves Dogs Know When You’re Lying
We’ve all tried the trick where we pretend to throw a ball and see if our dog will run after it. What happens? Instead...
Dog Obesity Awareness [Infographic]
Dog obesity is a continuously growing epidemic in the United States, and this problem is only becoming worse. The core issue of today's dog obesity issue is because...
