French bulldogs remain the most popular US breed in new rankings. Many fans aren't happy
French bulldogs. U.S. dog owners. C'est l'amour.
Plants & Animals
Mar 20, 2024
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News tagged with small dogs
New study finds limited correlation between canine lymphoma and proximity to environmental toxins
As awareness of the health risks associated with radon and fracking exposure in connection to cancer continues to rise in human medicine, a recent study explored these ties with multicentric lymphoma, a prevalent canine cancer. ...
Veterinary medicine
Mar 8, 2024
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The first dog-fox hybrid points to the growing risk to wild animals of domestic species
Next time you see a fox when out walking with your dog, pause for a moment and ponder their relatedness. Dogs and foxes are distinct but distantly related canine species.
Plants & Animals
Sep 28, 2023
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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
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Why can't we replace sniffer dogs with electronic noses?
Compared to other senses, our sense of smell is often overlooked. Our noses can alert us to risks such as rotten food, gas leaks and burning toast. But for advanced tasks such as detecting bombs or contraband, or diseases ...
Biotechnology
Dec 15, 2022
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Ignore those puppy-dog eyes: Feeding dogs healthy treats during the holidays
Some dogs enjoy the spoils of begging for food; they might even swipe something off of a plate or the table when they think no one is watching. Yet these scraps aren't always healthy for dogs and can create health issues ...
Veterinary medicine
Dec 2, 2022
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Small pets at risk of heatstroke, cases expected to rise alongside global temperatures
Researchers in animal welfare are urging people to be aware of the risk of heatstroke in their pets after a study showed how dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and ferrets are being taken to veterinary clinics with the condition.
Veterinary medicine
Feb 15, 2022
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Gene mutation that makes dogs small existed in ancient wolves
Popular belief has been that small dogs, such as Pomeranians and Chihuahuas, exist because once dogs were domesticated, humans wanted small, cute companions. But in the journal Current Biology on January 27, researchers at ...
Evolution
Jan 27, 2022
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Most dog breeds highly inbred
Dog breeds are often recognized for distinctive traits—the short legs of a dachshund, wrinkled face of a pug, spotted coat of a Dalmatian. Unfortunately, the genetics that give various breeds their particular attributes ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 2, 2021
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Can a human drug stop life-threatening bleeding in dogs with traumatic injuries?
Sean Majoy, V06, VG13, was far too familiar with the toll that traumatic bleeding can take on dogs before he joined Cummings School as an emergency and critical care veterinarian and clinical assistant professor. Majoy served ...
Veterinary medicine
Jul 7, 2020
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