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Study: Dogs and Wolves Share Parasites but There’s No Increased Risk...
Good news for hunters with gun dogs: even though grey wolves are known to be carriers of parasites and share the same ones with...
Scientists Reveal Hunting Dogs May Be Agents Of A Life-Threatening Disease
A new study has shown that Austrian hunting dogs are statistically more likely to contract tularemia, a disease that can infect humans, too.
Researchers from...
Researchers Warn Pug Owners About a Serious Gait Issue
The new study has shown that the always adorable Pugs are extremely prone to a specific genetic condition that veterinarians previously weren't aware of.
Pugs'...
Stem Cell Treatment Going Out to Dogs With Arthritis
New tests show promising results as scientists discover potentially very effective and affordable stem cell treatment for dogs with arthritis.
One of the worst parts...
Scientists Discovered the Cause of Deadly Skin Condition in Bull Terriers
Researchers finally discovered what causes deadly skin condition called lethal acrodermatitis (LAD) affecting a large population of Bull Terrier dogs.
When you volunteer at a...
How to Extend Your Dog’s Life by Assessing Body Condition
Poor canine diet often leads to nutritional deficits in dogs, which in turn are strongly related to health complications. You probably know this already,...
Can Dogs Eat Lemons?
Lemons are a type of citrus fruit that has an intensely sour flavor. This fruit is generally not eaten as is because of its...
Scientists Found Hormones Causing Aggression in Dogs
Biologists at the University of Arizona have recently made progress in understanding dog behavior by discovering the role some hormones play in canine aggression.
Every...
Dog Sounds: What Is Your Dog Telling You?
Dogs talk! They might not ask you how your day was, but they do indeed have their own set of vocalizations they communicate through....
Scientists Understand How Rabies Works in a Dog’s Brain
Researchers made a recent discovery about rabies in dogs, which sheds light on how this mysterious virus works to change its host’s behavior.
Researchers at...
Studies Say When Dogs Lick Their Mouths, You’re Stressing Them Out
Recent scientific findings indicate that a dog licking its mouth is a direct response to what they perceive as anger in humans.
Have you...
Study: Like Humans, Dogs Don’t Sleep Well After Stressful Experiences
A new study confirms that, like us, dogs experience interrupted sleep patterns when dealing with stressful situations.
While we understand that our dogs are...