Tag: Science
The Lowdown on Training Collars for Dogs: What We Know in...
Using training collars for dogs has long been a controversial subject.
Many dog owners and trainers have expressed strong concerns about how any type of...
Do Dog DNA Tests Work? How Accurate Are They?
Most people today still get confused by the mention of dog DNA tests.
We usually picture either some drama-filled talk show episode or people using...
What Breed Is My Dog? Here are 4 Easy Ways to...
A year ago, I got my mixed-breed dog Lily. She was only given by a family friend, who said she was a purebred Golden...
History of Dogs Through Science
Wolves are icons of pack behavior. Their collective strength is greater than their individual efforts. As Rudyard Kipling put it, “for the strength of...
10 Key Differences Between Wolves and Dogs
Wolves are majestic and awe-inspiring creatures, just like many domestic dogs can be.
While some believe that dogs are still very similar to their wild...
8 Common Autoimmune Diseases in Dogs
Dogs can suffer from autoimmune diseases and just like human autoimmune diseases, we don’t fully understand what causes them in dogs. Still, scientists have...
Puppy Strangles (Juvenile Cellulitis)
The proper term for what many people call puppy strangles is actually juvenile cellulitis or juvenile pyoderma.
Sometimes, the disease can also be referred to...
Spleen Tumor in Dogs: Signs, Causes, Treatment
Hemangiosarcoma (HSA) of the dog's spleen is a highly metastatic cancer that affects pets of any age. Even though it is most commonly seen...
11 Most Dangerous Viruses in Dogs
The most dangerous causative agents carried by viruses do not always cause the most common diseases in dogs. However, once such an infection occurs,...
Probiotics and Prebiotics for Dogs: A Science-Based Guide
Probiotics and prebiotics can be a great addition to your dog’s daily routine; they help to maintain gut health and they have relatively few...
Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Dogs: A Guide for Pet Owners
When caught early enough, tumors can be treated or removed, so it is vital to check your dog regularly and keep an eye out...
Lenticular Sclerosis in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, Diet
Have you noticed a strange discoloration in one or both of your dog’s eyes and wondered what that is? There could be several reasons...