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Study reveals cancer vulnerabilities in popular...
Medium-sized dogs have a higher risk of developing cancer than the very largest or smallest breeds, according to a UC Riverside study.
NEWSStudy reveals cancer vulnerabilities in popular...
Medium-sized dogs have a higher risk of developing cancer than the very largest or smallest breeds, according to a UC Riverside study.
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Long-term stress in dogs linked to the owner-do...
The relationship a dog has with its owner is related to its stress level. This is the conclusion of a newly published study from Linköping University, Sweden. The results, published...
ScienceLong-term stress in dogs linked to the owner-do...
The relationship a dog has with its owner is related to its stress level. This is the conclusion of a newly published study from Linköping University, Sweden. The results, published...
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U.S. Researchers Identify Mother's Milk Protein...
A breakthrough in canine oral health Doggies™, a U.S.-based pet health company, today announced the launch of its Lactoferrin Dental Chew—the first consumer product to deliver bioavailable lactoferrin specifically formulated...
NEWSU.S. Researchers Identify Mother's Milk Protein...
A breakthrough in canine oral health Doggies™, a U.S.-based pet health company, today announced the launch of its Lactoferrin Dental Chew—the first consumer product to deliver bioavailable lactoferrin specifically formulated...
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11,000-year-old dog skulls reveal a hidden orig...
New archaeological research is reshaping our understanding of when domestic dogs first developed the wide range of shapes and sizes seen today. The study shows that dogs began to vary...
NEWS11,000-year-old dog skulls reveal a hidden orig...
New archaeological research is reshaping our understanding of when domestic dogs first developed the wide range of shapes and sizes seen today. The study shows that dogs began to vary...
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Scientists studied 47,000 dogs on CBD and found...
CBD is already used by many people for issues such as chronic pain, nausea, and inflammation. A new analysis suggests that dogs might also experience some of these benefits. Researchers...
ResearchScientists studied 47,000 dogs on CBD and found...
CBD is already used by many people for issues such as chronic pain, nausea, and inflammation. A new analysis suggests that dogs might also experience some of these benefits. Researchers...
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Scientists discover hidden wolf DNA in most dogs
New findings from scientists at the American Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History show that most dogs alive today retain small but measurable amounts...
ResearchScientists discover hidden wolf DNA in most dogs
New findings from scientists at the American Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History show that most dogs alive today retain small but measurable amounts...
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Do dogs know who’s kind? Scientists put it to t...
Kyoto, Japan -- Many people tend to trust dogs' instincts regarding humans. If dogs gravitate towards you, dog lovers will likely see you as safe and trustworthy, but if dogs...
ScienceDo dogs know who’s kind? Scientists put it to t...
Kyoto, Japan -- Many people tend to trust dogs' instincts regarding humans. If dogs gravitate towards you, dog lovers will likely see you as safe and trustworthy, but if dogs...
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These dogs are trained to sniff out an invasive...
Imagine if your dog's favorite game -- sniffing out treats or toys -- could help protect America's vineyards, orchards, and forests from a devastating invader.
ScienceThese dogs are trained to sniff out an invasive...
Imagine if your dog's favorite game -- sniffing out treats or toys -- could help protect America's vineyards, orchards, and forests from a devastating invader.
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Robotic dog mimics mammals for superior mobilit...
A team of researchers has unveiled a cutting-edge Amphibious Robotic Dog capable of roving across both land and water with remarkable efficiency. The study, published in IOP Publishing's Bioinspiration &...
ResearchRobotic dog mimics mammals for superior mobilit...
A team of researchers has unveiled a cutting-edge Amphibious Robotic Dog capable of roving across both land and water with remarkable efficiency. The study, published in IOP Publishing's Bioinspiration &...
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Humans have a long way to go in understanding a...
Life with a dog is a matter of give and take. Especially when it comes to communication. With no common human-dog language, our ability to communicate relies on understanding and...
ScienceHumans have a long way to go in understanding a...
Life with a dog is a matter of give and take. Especially when it comes to communication. With no common human-dog language, our ability to communicate relies on understanding and...
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Study of deadly dog cancer reveals new clues fo...
Researchers at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and the UF Health Cancer Center have identified a crucial link between a gene mutation and immune system signaling in...
ResearchStudy of deadly dog cancer reveals new clues fo...
Researchers at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and the UF Health Cancer Center have identified a crucial link between a gene mutation and immune system signaling in...
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Researchers (plus dogs) discover new truffle sp...
Michigan State University researchers -- along with colleagues at the University of Florida, citizen scientists and their "truffle dogs" -- have discovered two new species of truffle.
NEWSResearchers (plus dogs) discover new truffle sp...
Michigan State University researchers -- along with colleagues at the University of Florida, citizen scientists and their "truffle dogs" -- have discovered two new species of truffle.
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Pet dogs often overlooked as spreader of antimi...
Antibiotic-resistant Salmonella is a serious public health concern that has increased in recent years as the bacteria have developed ways to survive drugs. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease...
IndustryPet dogs often overlooked as spreader of antimi...
Antibiotic-resistant Salmonella is a serious public health concern that has increased in recent years as the bacteria have developed ways to survive drugs. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease...
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When should you neuter or spay your dog?
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have updated their guidelines on when to neuter 40 popular dog varieties by breed and sex. Their recent paper in Frontiers in Veterinary...
ScienceWhen should you neuter or spay your dog?
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have updated their guidelines on when to neuter 40 popular dog varieties by breed and sex. Their recent paper in Frontiers in Veterinary...