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Improving Dogs' Ability to Detect Explosives
Training of dogs to
recognise explosives could
be quicker and more
effective following research
by animal behaviour experts. ... > full story
Gene Mutation in Dogs Offers Clues for Neural Tube Defects in Humans
A gene related to neural
tube defects in dogs has for
the first time been
identified. The gene may be
an important risk factor for
... > full story
Dog Hair Can Be Used to Diagnose Hormonal Problems in Dogs
A surprisingly large number
of dogs suffer from
hyperadrenocorticism.
The symptoms are caused by
excessive amounts of
hormones –
... > full story
Dogs Imitate Novel Human Actions and Store Them in Memory
Dogs can learn, retain and
replay actions taught by
humans after a short delay.
According to a new study
this deferred imitation
provides the first evidence
... > full story
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Nemo on Chemo: Pig Receiving Chemotherapy for Lymphoma Successfully Recovering
July 24, 2013 — Playful as a puppy even at 730 pounds, Nemo, a rescued black-and-white Hampshire pig, became a porcine pioneer after lymphoma struck. Undergoing a novel care plan, he became a teaching case for ... > full story -
Asian Origins of Native American Dogs Confirmed
July 10, 2013 — Once thought to have been extinct, native American dogs are on the contrary thriving, according to a recent study that links these breeds to ancient ... > full story -
Dingoes Remain Top Predator Despite Control Measures
July 10, 2013 — The culling of dingoes in Australia to protect livestock does not open the way for other predators to take their place, new research finds. Dingoes and red foxes are temporarily suppressed, while ... > full story -
Calming Your Dog's Anxiety During Noisy Fourth of July
July 1, 2013 — Have a dog with noise phobias, especially fireworks? A psychologist explains three main ways calm dogs' ... > full story -
Human and Canine Lymphomas Share Molecular Similarities, First Large-Scale Comparison Shows
June 25, 2013 — Humans and their pet dogs are close, so close that they both develop a type of cancer called diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. In humans it’s the most common lymphoma subtype while in dogs, ... > full story -
Tick-Caused Bobcat Fever Can Be Deadly to Domestic Cats
June 24, 2013 — Veterinarians are warning pet owners to watch out for ticks carrying a disease that could kill ... > full story -
Are Dogs 'Kids?' Owner-Dog Relationships Share Striking Similarities to Parent-Child Relationships
June 21, 2013 — People have an innate need to establish close relationships with other people. But this natural bonding behavior is not confined to humans: many animals also seem to need relationships with others of ... > full story -
Helping Pet Owners Make Tough Choices
June 14, 2013 — Perhaps the hardest part of owning a pet is making difficult decisions when a beloved companion becomes seriously ill. That's why researchers are developing a new tool to help people assess their ... > full story -
Dogs, Humans Affected by OCD Have Similar Brain Abnormalities
June 4, 2013 — Another piece of the puzzle to better understand and treat obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) has fallen into place with the publication of new research that shows that the structural brain ... > full story -
Dogs Help Improve Moods Among Teens in Treatment
June 3, 2013 — Researchers have come up with a new, mood-boosting therapy for teenagers in drug and alcohol treatment: Shelter dogs. Dog-interaction activities have been found to improve mood among teenagers living ... > full story
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