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Veterinary medicine Jul 7, 2023

The ancient practice of livestock guardian dogs is highly successful on Australian farms today

Guardian dogs do a great job of protecting Australian livestock from predators.

Veterinary medicine Jul 7, 2023

Recognizing compulsive disorders in dogs and cats

Pet owners may think it is adorable when their dog chases its tail or their cat suckles for comfort. But when these activities are persistent to the point that it disrupts their daily routines, it may be a sign that your ...

Plants & Animals Jul 6, 2023

Village dogs match pet dogs in reading human facial expressions, study shows

A new study, published in PeerJ and conducted by Dr. Martina Lazzaroni (University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna), Dr. Joana Schar (University of Vienna) and colleagues, has shed light on the cognitive abilities of village ...

Veterinary medicine Jul 5, 2023

The vet says your dog has Cushing's disease: What is it?

Like humans, older dogs can be prone to a variety of health issues.

Ecology Jun 28, 2023

African painted dogs spotted in Uganda after four decades

African painted dogs, a species thought to have become extinct in Uganda four decades ago, have been spotted in the far northeast of the country, the wildlife authority said.

Plants & Animals Jun 27, 2023

Dogs and humans shown to process body postures similarly in their brains

A study by researchers at the University of Vienna and the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna shows that information from body postures plays a similarly important role for dogs as it does for humans. The results offer ...

Plants & Animals Jun 26, 2023

Dog behavior study evaluates social learning among various breeds

A new study from the Department of Ethology, Eötvös Loránd University, showed that dogs may not equally benefit from observing the "helpful action" of a human demonstrator in the classic detour around a V-shaped fence ...

Plants & Animals Jun 21, 2023

PFAS found in blood of dogs, horses living near Fayetteville, NC

In a new study, researchers from North Carolina State University detected elevated PFAS levels in the blood of pet dogs and horses from Gray's Creek, N.C.—including dogs that only drank bottled water. The work establishes ...

Veterinary medicine Jun 13, 2023

New research reveals links between dog attacks and misunderstanding of dog behavior

New research from Edge Hill University shows that dog owners often misinterpret dog behavior which could contribute to the rise in dog attacks and calls for a change in legislation.

Plants & Animals Jun 8, 2023

For pet dogs, 'running with the pack' may be the best prevention to promote healthier living

What exactly makes for a fit Fido? And how does a dog's environment factor into their dog years?

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