A dangerous tapeworm linked to severe disease in humans and dogs has now been detected…
Browsing: Dogs
Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are domesticated mammals that have shared a close bond with humans for thousands of years, evolving from their wolf ancestors into a wide variety of breeds with diverse sizes, temperaments, and abilities. Revered for their loyalty, intelligence, and trainability, dogs serve in roles ranging from companions and therapy animals to working partners in fields like law enforcement, agriculture, and search and rescue. Scientific research into canine behavior, cognition, genetics, and health not only deepens our understanding of dogs themselves but also offers insights into human-animal relationships, evolutionary biology, and even comparative medicine.
Heartworm’s global spread likely stems from ancient canid hosts, not recent human activity. Findings may…
A newly confirmed bacterial species, Rickettsia finnyi, has been identified in dogs with symptoms resembling…
A surprising new study reveals that dogs and cats may be helping an invasive flatworm…
A new scientific review explores a long-standing question: could dogs ever learn to talk? While…
Analysis of information from nearly 50,000 dog owners shows that pets given CBD supplements are…
Researchers have found that the genes linked to certain behavioral traits in golden retrievers, such…
Researchers have revealed that the majority of dogs today carry small but significant amounts of…
Across species from pets to wildlife, chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis are increasingly…
A large study in pet dogs has uncovered potential new biomarkers of aging that could…
A survey found that pets drinking well water are exposed to above-recommended levels of arsenic,…
Despite our strong belief in dogs’ ability to sense good from bad in people, new…
Dogs trained to sniff out Parkinson’s disease are showing remarkable accuracy—up to 98%—in identifying the…
New research finds pet dogs significantly harm wildlife and ecosystems. Their presence, waste, and food…
Can Animals Have Mental Disabilities? Mental health issues aren’t exclusive to humans—animals can experience them…
A Texas A&M veterinarian advises pet owners to be cautious about allowing their dogs to…
New research reveals that humans are surprisingly bad at reading their dogs’ emotions. Instead of…
A recent study using 3D skull analysis found no evidence that dog breeds bred for…