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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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Depression in Dogs - Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

Depression in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

Kelli Pechal, VT - Apr 18, 2019

Depression is often a misunderstood illness. It is no surprise then that many people think that this problem is reserved for humans and that...

The 9 Best Cooling Dog Bed Brands for Hot Weather

The 9 Best Cooling Dog Beds for Hot Weather

Diana Beth Miller - Apr 18, 2019

There are a million and one cooling dog bed brands out there, but which are worth the investment and which are cheap knockoffs with...

The Best Dog Pool Choices for Summer

Top 12 Best Dog Pool Choices for Summer

Dom Naish - Apr 17, 2019

As the temperatures continue to increase, more dogs are at risk of overheating. Not many dog owners are aware of how dangerous overheating for...

Different Types of Dog Cooling Products: Mats, Beds, Vests, Bandanas, Collars

James Rhys Clarke - Apr 15, 2019

The summer is close, and as much as high temperatures affect you, they can affect your pooch even harder. That’s why there are so...

14 Benefits of Spaying and Neutering Your Dogs

14 Benefits of Spaying and Neutering Your Dogs

Diana Beth Miller - Apr 13, 2019

Once you adopt a pup, spaying or neutering is often high up on the priority list for many pet owners, but not all are...

Top 20 Most Feminine Dog Breeds for Women and Men

20 Most Feminine Dog Breeds for Women and Men

Amy Downs - Apr 11, 2019

When you think of a feminine dog, you may have the image in your mind of a prissy little pooch riding around in a...

The 10 Best Dog Anxiety Medication Over the Counter and Alternatives

The 10 Best Over-the-Counter Dog Anxiety Medications

Diana Beth Miller - Apr 9, 2019

Being a dog parent to an anxious dog is hard work and finding an over the counter anxiety medication that is effective for your...

Top 20 Strongest Dog Breeds In the World

20 Strongest Dog Breeds In the World

Dom Naish - Apr 7, 2019

If you are like me, you love big, strong dogs. There is something about having a pack of muscles to snuggle up to at...

The Best Dog Steps Review

The Best Dog Steps Review

Samantha Randall - Apr 6, 2019

We've tested a HUGE number of pet stairs, reviewed each one to find and rank the best dog stairs currently available on the market. Here's our buying guide.

Intermittent Fasting for Dogs - Good or Bad

Intermittent Fasting for Dogs: Good or Bad?

Kelli Pechal, VT - Apr 5, 2019

Intermittent fasting has become extremely popular in the last few years due to tons of scientifically proven benefits for humans, one of which is...

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