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Veterinary medicine Sep 9, 2022

Dogs have died after licking a common chemotherapy cream, FDA warns

Your dog may like to lick your hand or face, but if you're using a chemotherapy cream that treats certain skin conditions, you should not allow it, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises.

Plants & Animals Sep 8, 2022

Dog urine to the rescue of threatened hooded plovers

Many dread the smell of dog urine, including Australian predators like foxes. Deakin University ecologists are testing the utility of dog urine to protect the nests of a vulnerable shorebird.

Plants & Animals Sep 2, 2022

Much-loved dog breeds are just as likely to bite as banned ones. Here's how to stop them

Dogs are rarely "nice" or "nasty." People tend to label some dog breeds as aggressive and some, such as the pit bull terrier, are often banned, yet all dogs have the potential to bite.

Plants & Animals Aug 24, 2022

Dogs with more active owners may get more exercise

A new, international study suggests that dog owners who spend more time exercising themselves tend to exercise their dogs more, and more active owners are also more likely to perceive their dog's body weight as being ideal. ...

Veterinary medicine Aug 22, 2022

A dog caught monkeypox from one of its owners, highlighting risk of the virus infecting pets and wild animals

A dog in Paris has caught monkeypox from one of its owners, both of whom were infected with the virus, according to a scientific paper published on Aug. 10, 2022. This is the first case of a dog contracting the monkeypox ...

Molecular & Computational biology Aug 1, 2022

New dog food? Study shows your dog's gut bacteria could turn over within week

When a dog starts a new diet, the community of microbes in its gut changes. Wallflower bacteria multiply to dominate the scene, with the old guard slinking off in defeat. As microbial species jostle for control, their metabolic ...

Veterinary medicine Jul 28, 2022

How to fight Fido's boredom when it's too hot for walks

It's Saturday afternoon. Your weather app reads 105 degrees. Your dog is staring at you expectantly, hoping for a walk. What do you do?

Plants & Animals Jul 18, 2022

Study finds new links between dogs' smell and vision

Cornell University researchers have provided the first documentation that dogs' sense of smell is integrated with their vision and other unique parts of the brain, shedding new light on how dogs experience and navigate the ...

Veterinary medicine Jul 14, 2022

Chicken strips dog treats recalled due to salmonella danger

Dog treats are being voluntarily recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

Veterinary medicine Jul 14, 2022

Paws for thought: The pros and cons of a pet-friendly office

For you and your pooch a pet-friendly workplace may seem a no-brainer.

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