Tag: Research
10 Reasons to Give Your Dog Probiotics (Based on Science)
The term “probiotic” is a catch-all for the substance that stimulates “friendly” gut-dwelling microbes found in both humans and animals (1). These microscopic yet...
Using Dairy Products in Homemade Dog Food Recipes
If you follow homemade dog food recipes here on Top Dog Tips, it's likely you've seen some of those to recommend dairy products in...
How and Why Pet Ownership Costs Continue to Rise
If you are a lifelong pet parent, then you have no doubt noticed the continued rise in pet care costs. Lifelong dog care expenses...
Small Dogs Lie About Their Size, Study Says (and 5 More...
There's new research showing that dogs, our most trusted companion, apparently tend to lie to other dogs and are very capable of deception.
A...
Dogs Love You More When You Smile, Science Says
Apparently, your smile has a bewitching effect on your dog and a dog's brain lights up actively when they see you flash that happy...
20 Proven Health Benefits of Having a Dog
Once in a while, you might catch a headline on the news citing the reasons everyone should adopt a pet and some of the...
Dog DNA Tests Not Always Accurate for Pet Health Decisions, Scientists...
Genetic testing has become a valuable tool in the health industry for humans but it's still in its infancy stages for testing dogs.
There is...
New Study Explains Detection Dog Errors in Sniffing Poop
Did you know that there are dogs working to specifically save wildlife? They’ve been helping conservation sites in over two decades now, and a...
How Dog Food and Water Bowls are Making Pets Sick
New data shows that your dog's water bowl might be filled with germs that may negatively impact your pup's health.
The first thing we purchase...
Raw Diets for Dogs Have Health Benefits, New Study Suggests
There’s a never-ending debate about the nutritional benefits and dangers of raw food for dogs, but a new study has finally added another point...
Study: New Blood Test Makes It Easier to Detect Liver Disease...
The simple blood test that vets developed may soon make detection of liver disease in dogs easier and more specific.
Dog liver disease has long...
30 Healthiest Dog Breeds with Long Lifespans
Ask any dog lover and they'll tell you that the only bad part of owning a pet is that they don't live as long...
