Tag: Studies
High Cholesterol May Be Good for Dogs with Bone Cancer
While elevated cholesterol is usually considered bad for the health, recent research reveals that it may actually help dogs with bone cancer survive longer....
Dog Owners vs Cat Owners: Study Reveals Who’s Willing to Spend...
A recent study compared how much dog owners would spend on their pet compared to cat owners to determine who would spend more on...
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Dogs Can Finally Be Treated
Scientists recently found progressive treatment to restore muscle strength in dogs affected by this rare genetic disorder.
Researchers from Genethon, the AFM-Telethon laboratory, Inserm...
Study Comparing Wolves and Dogs Explains Why Canines Are Our Best...
Researchers have uncovered a genetic difference between wild wolves and domesticated dogs which explains why they interact with humans differently.
The study, which was published...
Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Just Became Even Better Through Vapor Analysis
Training of explosives detection dogs could be improved by analyzing the vapors dogs detect in real-time, according to a new study.
Ever wonder how and...
There’s a New Tool to Help You Choose the Best Guide...
A young dog’s likelihood of becoming a successful service dog can now be more accurately predicted by using a newly developed tool.
Have you...
Literacy Improves in Kids Who Read to Dogs, New Study Finds
A recent study determined that second-grade students who read out loud to therapy dogs showed a marked improvement in their attitudes about reading.
The study,...
Kids Don’t Know Not to Approach Frightened Dogs and It’s a...
While children understand not to approach angry dogs, they risk their safety by being unaware that frightened dogs are very likely to bite as...
Study Shows We Share Similar Genes With Dogs That Impact Our...
Scientists have not only found 5 genes in dogs which influence their social ability to interact with humans, but have also discovered that 4...
You Can Now Find Out If Your Dog Has ADHD
Scientists can now look at the blood count of hyperactive and impulsive dogs to determine whether or not they have canine ADHD.
Researchers at...
This Researcher is Increasing Dog Adoption Rates and Decreasing Euthanasia Rates
A researcher at the Texas Tech University has extensively studied dogs up for adoption to produce increased adoptions and decreased euthanasia rates across the...
Research Confirms That Dogs from Puppy Mills Have Serious Behavioral Problems
New research finds that dogs who come from irresponsible breeders tend to be more aggressive, more fearful of other dogs, and more anxious than...