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When Dogs Are Most Likely to Pick Up Ticks
April 23, 2013 — It may be slighter later than expected but spring finally seems to be upon us. Unfortunately, this also means the start of the tick season, both for humans and for their pets. But when ... > full story -
'Chink in the Armor' of Schmallenberg Virus Identified
April 17, 2013 — A key building block in the Schmallenberg virus could be targeted by anti-viral drugs, according to a new ... > full story -
Spayed or Neutered Dogs Live Longer
April 17, 2013 — Many dog owners have their pets spayed or neutered to help control the pet population, but new research suggests the procedure could add to the length of their lives and alter the risk of specific ... > full story -
Molecular Techniques Are 'Man's New Best Friend' in Pet Obesity Research
April 11, 2013 — Molecular biology technologies are making the mechanisms underlying the pet obesity epidemic more easily ... > full story -
More Fat, Less Protein Improves Canine Olfactory Abilities
March 27, 2013 — From sniffing out bombs and weapons to uncovering criminal evidence, dogs can help save lives and keep the peace. Now, researchers have uncovered how to improve dogs' smelling skills through diet, by ... > full story -
Discovery May Explain How Prion Diseases Spread Between Different Types of Animals
March 11, 2013 — Medical researchers have made a discovery that may explain how prion diseases, like chronic wasting disease and mad cow disease, adapt in order to spread between various types of ... > full story -
Siberian Fossil Revealed to Be One of the Oldest Known Domestic Dogs
March 6, 2013 — Analysis of DNA extracted from a fossil tooth recovered in southern Siberia confirms that the tooth belonged to one of the oldest known ancestors of the modern ... > full story -
New Insight Into Dogs' Fear Responses to Noise
February 19, 2013 — A study has gained new insight into domestic dogs' fear responses to noises. The study provides an important insight into dogs' fear of noises, and could improve our understanding of behavioral signs ... > full story -
Horses Don't Get Stage Fright -- But Their Riders Do
February 19, 2013 — It is well known that horses show symptoms of stress when ridden but relatively little attention has been paid to the effects on their riders. This is surprising, as equestrian sports rely on the ... > full story -
Dog Spots the Dog: Dogs Recognize the Dog Species Among Several Other Species on a Computer Screen
February 14, 2013 — Dogs pick out faces of other dogs, irrespective of breeds, among human and other domestic and wild animal faces and can group them into a category of their own. They do that using visual cues alone, ... > full story
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