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Scientists Aim to Put a Pox on Dog Cancer
September 10, 2012 — Researchers report that myxoma -- a pox virus that afflicts rabbits but not humans, dogs or any other vertebrates so far studied -- infects several different types of canine cancer cells in cell ... > full story -
Wolf Mange Part of Nature's Cycle, Ecologists Say
September 10, 2012 — Mange and viral diseases have a substantial, recurring impact on the health and size of reintroduced wolf packs living in Yellowstone National Park, according to ... > full story -
The Birdy Smell of a Compatible Partner
September 7, 2012 — New evidence shows that birds may choose their mate with the help of smell. They prefer a dissimilar mate because this gives their young a more efficient immune ... > full story -
University Opens Obesity Clinic for Pets
September 6, 2012 — The United States' obesity epidemic reaches far beyond adults and children to our pets, who share our homes and often our dietary habits and lack of exercise. To address this, the Cummings School of ... > full story -
Tail Chasing in Dogs Resembles Obsessive Compulsive Disorders in Humans
August 20, 2012 — New research revealed several similarities between compulsive behavior in dogs and humans: early onset, recurrent compulsive behaviors, increased risk for developing different types of compulsions, ... > full story -
Detection Dogs Spot Northern Spotted Owls, Even Those Alarmed by Barred Owls
August 15, 2012 — A series of forest searches by dogs specially trained to sniff out northern spotted owl pellets -- the undigested bones, fur and other bits regurgitated by owls -- improved the probability of finding ... > full story -
Genetic Cause of a Severe Skeletal Disease in Brazilian Terrier Puppies Revealed
August 6, 2012 — Scientists have discovered the cause of a life-threatening skeletal disorder affecting Brazilian Terriers. The disease is caused by a mutation in the GUSB gene. Malfunction of the GUSB gene has ... > full story -
Oral Drops for Dog Allergies Pass Another Hurdle
July 24, 2012 — Placing allergy drops under a dog's tongue can be as effective as allergy injections for controlling skin ... > full story -
Herding Sheep Really Are Selfish
July 23, 2012 — Many animals spend time together in large groups not because they enjoy each other's company, but rather because it lowers their own chances of being eaten should an uninvited guest arrive on the ... > full story -
Five-Second Rule Has Plenty of Bugs, Says Expert
July 18, 2012 — Dropped grill items, ice cream cones that topple, pacifiers that fit the floor -- most of us have employed the five-second rule at some point to salvage a lost item. An infection disease expert takes ... > full story
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