Researchers reveal why puppy-dog eyes are so irresistable
A new study reveals key anatomical features that could explain what makes dogs’ faces so appealing to humans.
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JJ Shavit
- Jun 5, 2022
Trained sniffer dogs accurately detect airport passengers infected with SARS-CoV-2
Trained sniffer dogs can accurately detect airport passengers infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19.
JJ Shavit
- May 31, 2022
What's in a name? Popularity trends the same for both babies and dogs
Examining trends in the popularity of baby names and dog breeds can be a proxy for understanding ecological and evolutionary change.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 28, 2022
People pay more attention to ads when they feature dogs and cats
Researchers conclude that adding dogs or cats to promotional ads makes people more eager to pursue a goal or product.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 24, 2022
Dogs may lower their owners' risk of disability, study claims
Data shows that seniors who own a dog may be at lower risk of disability than those who have never been dog owners.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 16, 2022
Dogs can recognize their owner by voice alone
Dogs can recognize their owner by voice alone, and they make use of some of the same voice properties as humans do.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 8, 2022
Prostate cancer antibody drug shows success in dogs
Dogs are proving to be a far better scientific model for study of prostate cancer than mice, the typical animal used in the lab.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 3, 2022
What is your dog’s lifespan? The keys to canine health and longevity.
How old is your dog in human years? And what factors contribute to a long and healthy life for a dog?
JJ Shavit
- Feb 2, 2022
When should you neuter your dog to avoid health risks?
Some dog breeds have higher risk of developing certain cancers and joint disorders if neutered or spayed within their first year of life.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 8, 2022
Dogs can distinguish between languages
Dog brains can detect speech, and show different activity patterns to a familiar and an unfamiliar language, a new brain imaging study finds
JJ Shavit
- Jan 7, 2022
'Canine Hero' leads police to injured owner after highway wreck
The dog named Tinsley had a purpose: to take police to the scene of an accident, where two people — including her owner — lay badly injured.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 17, 2021
Is your dog strangely hyperactive or impulsive? New study shows why
Our findings can help to better identify, understand and treat canine hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 5, 2021
This A.I.-powered collar translates your dog’s barks and body language
Have you ever wondered what your pet is trying to tell you? This collar may hold the answer.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 28, 2021
How valuable were dogs to ancient humans?
Humans’ oldest companion, the dog, was first domesticated at least 20,000 years ago. The ancient dogs were an essential part of life.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 10, 2021
Once abandoned, Baekgu becomes first honorary rescue dog after saving missing woman
A dog named Baekgu has become Korea's first honorary 119 rescue dog after playing a critical role in the search for a missing elderly woman.
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 29, 2021
Could a brain cancer treatment for man’s best friend also be viable in humans?
Could a brain cancer treatment for man’s best friend also be viable in humans? A promising new study is giving scientists some hope.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 25, 2021
Strike a PAWS! 800 costumed Chihuahuas strut their stuff in Miss Chihuahua Town beauty pageant
The pint-sized pooches, from all over the UK, donned fancy outfits as they competed for top spot as Britain's Most Beautiful Chihuahua.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 24, 2021
A dog and a human walk into a bar... this London bar serves them both
A pet-friendly new bar in London, After Bark, is serving up drinks to a new breed of booze hounds, offering cool puppy-themed drinks
JJ Shavit
- Jul 10, 2021
Loving dog owner pushes dying pet dog up favorite mountain in wheelbarrow
The 10-year-old labradoodle, Monty, was suffering from leukemia for 18 months before his passing
JJ Shavit
- Jul 10, 2021
'Smart collar' could prevent tapeworms in dogs
Dogs infected with echinococcosis play a major role in spreading tapeworms across human populations around the world.
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