A survey of dog owners from across the U.S. shows that when it comes to seeking veterinary care for dogs, barriers to access—including a lack of trust—have more effect on the decision-making process than differences in ...
Veterinary medicine
Jan 25, 2021
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When one of my co-workers found out about a tiny, orphaned kitten that needed a home a few months ago, he didn't hesitate to adopt it. He says his new companion helped make the months of COVID-19 isolation at home much less ...
Veterinary medicine
Dec 29, 2020
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Researchers from the international multidisciplinary research group "DogRisk" at the University of Helsinki have found novel early-life risk factors that impact the prevalence of atopic dermatitis in adult dogs. The results ...
Veterinary medicine
Nov 13, 2020
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A lot of pets and pet owners have been spending more time together because of COVID-19. But while the extra time together can be fun for both pets and their owners, a Kansas State University veterinarian says that it also ...
Plants & Animals
May 11, 2020
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The dog-themed reality show, Pooch Perfect, imposes makeovers on a steady stream of dogs that haven't asked for them. We may marvel at the skill of professional groomers, but what do the dog models make of all this?
Veterinary medicine
Mar 23, 2020
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Just like humans, dogs are sometimes born with impaired hearing or experience hearing loss as a result of disease, inflammation, aging or exposure to noise. Dog owners and K-9 handlers ought to keep this in mind when adopting ...
Veterinary medicine
Mar 5, 2020
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They know their names. We can read their facial expressions, sort of. And some of them really like having us around. These are among the purported findings of recent scientific studies aimed at deciphering the behavior of ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 20, 2020
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Pet owners are increasingly treating their "fur-babies" like members of the family. In response, some pet food companies are developing diets that more closely resemble human food, incorporating human-grade meat and vegetable ...
Veterinary medicine
Dec 17, 2019
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A cup might seem like the most obvious way to measure out dry dog food, but new University of Guelph research finds that when it comes to getting portions right, dog owners often get it wrong.
Veterinary medicine
Oct 7, 2019
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Dog welfare campaigns that tell people to be "responsible owners" don't help to promote behaviour change, a new University of Liverpool report suggests.
Plants & Animals
Sep 24, 2019
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