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Why collars can cause hypothyroidism and other health problems Learn about better alternatives Before you start reading the following lines, I invite you to do a little test. Open your hands with your thumbs touching each other. Place your thumbs at the base of your throat and with your fingers pointing back and surrounding the neck. Now, take a deep breath, squeeze and pull back with all your force keeping…
Researchers have pinpointed genetic variants linked to different dog behaviours.Credit: Paul Bersebach/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register/Getty Is your dog scared by a plastic bag flapping in the wind? When a stranger comes to the door, does it bark, hide or look for you? Does it chase squirrels? A study that combined 46,000 answers to these and other questions with DNA sequences from more than 4,000 dogs — including domestic and wild…
As a species, humans are constantly interpreting signals to assess social situations and make predictions about what could happen next. Being able to tell if someone else, whether human or animal, is happy with us, about to get aggressive, or even paying attention, can have major evolutionary advantages. Now, a new article in PLOS ONE led by the DogStudies research group at the Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology, together with…
I recall a time my Lab made a puddle in one of the rooms at our house and I scolded him and wagged my finger. He responded by hanging his head. I doubt he was feeling guilty but he sure looked like it! My tone of voice and finger surely made him nervous. But unfortunately, he’d probably already forgotten about the puddle. Unless I had found him ‘in the act’…
To keep the lights on, we receive affiliate commissions via some of our links. Our review process. Of all the random things you can wonder about your canine companion, have you ever been curious about how many nipples dogs are supposed to have? And do male dogs have nipples? (The same number as females?) Veterinarians actually get these questions fairly often, so you’re not alone if you’re wondering if your…
Making wise leash and collar choices for your best friend Today I would like to discuss retractable leash injuries in dogs. Before I begin, I want to tell you that it is not my intention to upset anyone or tell you that you are hurting your dog. My intention is to make you aware of some of the problems with retractable leashes so you can prevent injuries and keep your…
The most aggressive of the dogs was captured Tuesday morning and taken to a vet the sheriff said. BURKEVILLE, Texas — A Newton County woman is recovering after being attacked and bitten by a pack of dogs near Burkeville over the weekend. The attack happened on Sunday as Shelly Engel was walking along Texas Highway 87 just north of Texas Highway 63 according to Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby. The…
The federal government employs a total of 5,159 dogs, but only about 7 percent come from the United States. RichLegg via Getty Images Humans have relied on dogs’ excellent sense of smell for centuries. The animals have been used to detect diseases like Covid and find drugs and bodies. But in the last few years, the U.S. has faced a shortage of canines trained to sniff out bombs—an issue that has gotten worse…
To keep the lights on, we receive affiliate commissions via some of our links. Our review process. Tracheal Collapse in dogs is a form of obstruction of the trachea or “windpipe” caused by flaccidity and flattening of the cartilaginous rings which support the trachea. The condition is most often seen in small-breed dogs, with the condition worsening over time. Collapsing trachea in dogs causes a harsh cough and breathing difficulties…
Helping homeless animals in the city is in fashion this holiday season thanks to a unique fashion show. It’s called Rescue on the Runway. The event combines rescue dogs and popular pet products all for a good cause. The proceeds will benefit three animal rescue organizations in the city. Grace Coleman from Waggy Tail Rescue, one of the animal rescue groups who will benefit from the event, joined Rocco Vertuccio…