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Dog Domestication History (In Years)

Dog Domestication History (In Years)

Kristina Jovellar, MSc - Sep 14, 2019

How dogs came to be domesticated from their grey wolf ancestors is a long and complex history. And depending on which resources and scientific...

A Timeline of How Beagles Were Used in Lab Experiments

A Timeline of How and Why Beagles Were Used in Lab...

Camden Savage - Oct 19, 2018

Animal cruelty and abuse of laboratory dogs is nothing new for pet owners who are aware of these problems, but did you know that...

Sinbad the Lovable Mutt

10 Most Famous Dogs in History

Diana Beth Miller - Sep 2, 2018

While the likes of the mystery-solving Great Dane, Scooby Doo, and the classic romance of The Lady and a Tramp bring all the lovable...

Our Dogs' DNA Carry Cancer Genes from Over 10,000 Years Ago

Our Dogs’ DNA Carry Cancer Genes from Over 10,000 Years Ago

Samuel Walker, MSc - Aug 19, 2018

Today’s American dogs have the DNA of a cancer gene that apparently wiped out the ancient dogs that originally roamed the Americas. The history of...

History of Dogs Through Science - From the Wolf Pack to the Human Pack

History of Dogs Through Science: From the Wolf Pack to the...

Stephen Valentino, MSc - May 29, 2018

Wolves are icons of pack behavior. Their collective strength is greater than their individual efforts. As Rudyard Kipling put it, “for the strength of...

Dogs Are Our Best Friends Because We Share Similar Genes

Dogs Are Our Best Friends Because We May Share Similar Genes

Samuel Walker, MSc - May 26, 2018

People may have bred themselves the perfect companions from wild wolves, and a new study shows that a lot of this has to do...

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...

Samuel Walker, MSc - Apr 14, 2018

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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4 Good Reasons Why Your Dog Needs a Routine

4 Good Reasons Why Your Dog Needs a Routine

Diana Beth Miller - Oct 22, 2019

Even the people who lead the most dynamic life have some kind of routine. If our life is based solely on a routine, we...

Zylkene for Dogs - A Brief Guide

Zylkene for Dogs: What It Is and How to Use It...

Rachael Leanny - Oct 21, 2019

Your dog's stress can be brought on by either a short term or a long term change. There are many ways to help your...

High Blood Pressure in Dogs (Hypertension) - A Brief Guide

High Blood Pressure in Dogs (Hypertension): A Brief Guide

Kelly Pebworth, VT - Oct 20, 2019

There are various health conditions caused by high blood pressure in humans, the same applies to dogs. High blood pressure in dogs can negatively...

6 Ways to Prevent and Treat Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (Dog Bloat)

6 Ways to Prevent and Treat Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (Dog Bloat)

Dana Brown, DVM - Oct 19, 2019

We all know that feeling after finishing a big holiday meal. You feel stuffed, and you probably regret eating that last piece of food....

Top 15 Ways to Keep Your Dog Healthy in the Fall

15 Ways to Keep Your Dog Healthy in the Fall

Dom Naish - Oct 18, 2019

Fall is coming fast. The days are getting shorter and the weather is starting to get cooler. Leaves are starting to change color and...

Is Salt Bad for Dogs

Is Salt Bad for Dogs? How Much Is Safe to Consume?

Rachael Leanny - Oct 17, 2019

There are so many human foods that are not recommended for dogs, and processed foods that we're tempted to share with our pets are...

What to Do If Dog Is Choking

What to Do If Dog Is Choking?

Diana Beth Miller - Oct 16, 2019

Our dogs are like children. They like to put different objects in their mouth and chew them or swallow them, which may result in...

Scientific Reasons to Socialize Your Dog

8 Scientific Reasons to Socialize Your Dog

Diane Fisher, PhD - Oct 15, 2019

Dogs are inherently pack animals, much like their wolf ancestors. Research shows that this mindset is deeply ingrained in Canis Familiaris, so to withhold...

Comparing Costs of Fresh Dog Food Delivery vs Store-bought Kibble

Comparing Costs of Fresh Dog Food Delivery vs. Store-bought Kibble

Shelly Graves - Oct 15, 2019

Knowing how much it will cost each month to feed your dog a specific type and/or brand of food, based on the dog’s weight,...

Dog Dental Water Additive - What It Is and How to Use It

Dog Dental Water Additive: Here’s What It Is and How to...

Kelly Pebworth, VT - Oct 14, 2019

A dog’s dental hygiene may not be at the top of the priority list when it comes to caring for your pet, but it...

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