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Dog's body size and shape could indicate a greater bone tumor risk

New research has now confirmed that larger breeds, such as Rottweiler, Great Dane and Rhodesian Ridgeback, have a greater risk of osteosarcoma than smaller breeds, as well as showing that breeds with shorter skulls and legs have lower osteosarcoma risk. The findings could inform future breed health reforms as well as studies into the way tumours develop from normal bone.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/plants_animals/dogs/~4/0wcyqC-vnFQ View the source article
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Science Daily: Dog News

Milk prebiotics are the cat's meow

If you haven't been the parent or caregiver of an infant in recent years, you'd be forgiven for missing the human milk oligosaccharide trend in infant formulas. These complex carbohydrate supplements mimic human breast milk and act like prebiotics, boosting beneficial microbes in babies' guts. Milk oligosaccharides aren't just for humans; all mammals make them. New research suggests milk oligosaccharides may be beneficial for cats and dogs when added to pet diets.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/s
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Science Daily: Dog News

Paw hygiene no reason to ban assistance dogs from hospitals

According to a UN-agreement, assistance dogs like guide dogs, signal dogs and medical response dogs are welcome in hospitals and other public places. However, in practice, they are regularly refused entry. Hygiene reasons are often given as the main argument for this. Research now shows that the paws of assistance dogs are cleaner than the shoe soles of their users, and thus, paw hygiene is no reason to ban assistance dogs from hospitals.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/plants_animals
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AKC: Health

Dog Allergies: Symptoms and Treatment

Have you heard someone tell you that their dog has allergies? Has your veterinarian suggested that allergies could be a problem for your dog? Do you suspect that your dog has allergies? If so, then you’ve probably realized that allergies in dogs are not quite as simple as we might wish. For starters, there are several different types of allergies that could be causing your dog’s symptoms. Types of Allergies in Dogs Allergies are a misguided reaction to foreign substances by the body’s immune s
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Science Daily: Dog News

A new blindness gene uncovered in a canine study

A study has uncovered a mutation in the IFT122 gene in blind dogs. The gene defect now discovered results in the progressive destruction of photoreceptor cells and retinal dystrophy. IFT122 is a new candidate also for retinal dystrophy in humans. A gene test in support of breeding and diagnostics has been developed based on the finding.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/plants_animals/dogs/~4/PH-C4_O-zhU View the source article
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Science Daily: Dog News

Wolf social group dynamics matter for infectious disease spread, models suggest

By modeling wolves in Yellowstone National Park, researchers have discovered that how a population is organized into social groups affects the spread of infectious diseases within the population. The findings may be applicable to any social species and could be useful in the protection of endangered species that suffer from disease invasion.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/plants_animals/dogs/~4/moCGUBjBqbs View the source article
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Science Daily: Dog News

Detection dogs help generate important data for research and conservation

It is often difficult to find out exactly where the individual species can be found and how their populations are developing. According to a new overview, specially trained detection dogs can be indispensable in such cases. With the help of these dogs, the species sought can usually be found faster and more effectively than with other methods.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/plants_animals/dogs/~4/mLxDKMChjr0 View the source article
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AKC: Health

COVID-19 and Dogs’ Sleep: Pandemic Routines Could be Stressing Canines Out

How much of the day should a dog spend snoozing? This perennial question has felt more pressing the past year, with humans locked down at home and able to pay much closer attention to their pooches’ sleeping habits. So should your dog really be sleeping for 12 hours a day? Or is there a problem? Here’s the lowdown. Healthy Sleep Patterns in Dogs The question of how much dogs should sleep has typically been hard to answer because the research was out of date—until a new study in December. Resea
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AKC: Health

CBD Oil for Dogs: What You Need to Know

As with any pet wellness trend, when it comes to CBD oil for dogs, there’s a lot of information floating around the internet, and it’s difficult to know what’s accurate and what’s exaggeration. Of course, you want to do what’s best for your pup, which leads to the question: What do I need to know about CBD oil for dogs? The AKC’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Jerry Klein, explains what CBD oil is, what it does for dogs, and its safety concerns and potential side effects. What Is CBD Oil? CBD,
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Science Daily: Dog News

How did dogs get to the Americas? An ancient bone fragment holds clues

Researchers analyzed the dog's mitochondrial genome, and concluded that the animal belonged to a lineage of dogs whose evolutionary history diverged from that of Siberian dogs as early as 16,700 years ago. The timing of that split coincides with a period when humans may have been migrating into North America along a coastal route that included Southeast Alaska.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/plants_animals/dogs/~4/N2i3DTAOzsU View the source article
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Science Daily: Dog News

New features of a gene defect that affects muzzle length and caudal vertebrae in dogs

A recent genetic study provides new information on the occurrence of a DVL2 gene defect associated with a screw tail and its relevance to canine constitution and health. The variant was found in several Bulldog and Pit Bull type breeds, and it was shown to result in caudal vertebral anomalies and shortening of the muzzle. The DLV2 variant may also affect the development of the heart.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/plants_animals/dogs/~4/gFGqT4IFfvY View the source article
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AKC: Health

Can Senior Dogs Get Alzheimer’s?

One of the most common questions owners ask veterinarians about their senior dogs is “Can elderly dogs get Alzheimer’s?” You may have noticed that your older dog has started slowing down, or that she seems disoriented and anxious. Some of this is normal aging, but your dog could also have the canine equivalent of Alzheimer’s disease: Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) Cognitive function, or a person’s memory, learning, perception, and awareness capabilities, is easy to measure in people, but
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AKC: Health

Pancreatitis in Dogs – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Pancreatitis in dogs is one of those conditions that owners must be informed about before it strikes because the warning signs may not always be obvious at first, the symptoms might be mistaken for something less serious, and yet it’s potentially life-threatening. The medical definition of pancreatitis is simple: “inflammation of the pancreas.” But like all serious conditions, there is more to it than that. Because it is dangerous, a suspected case of pancreatitis needs to be addressed by a vet
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AKC: Health

Can Dogs Get Colds?

Rarely life threatening, but always irritating, the common cold is just a fact of life. But what about dogs? Do they get colds? Dogs can get infections that make them sneeze and sniffle, just like we do. However, your dog’s cold symptoms could also be the result of a more serious disease. What Is a Cold? When people talk about catching a cold, they are actually referring to a wide range of viruses. All of these viruses are grouped together as cold viruses because they cause similar symptoms,
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Science Daily: Dog News

Wolves prefer to feed on the wild side

When there is a choice, wolves in Mongolia prefer to feed on wild animals rather than grazing livestock. Previous studies had shown that the diet of wolves in inland Central Asia consists mainly of grazing livestock, which could lead to increasing conflict between nomadic livestock herders and wild predatory animals like wolves.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/plants_animals/dogs/~4/Bnl_59N4xto View the source article
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Science Daily: Dog News

Wolves, dogs and dingoes, oh my

Dogs are generally considered the first domesticated animal, while its ancestor is generally considered to be the wolf, but where the Australian dingo fits into this framework is still debated, according to a retired anthropologist.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/plants_animals/dogs/~4/pecDyZXk0zk View the source article
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AKC: Health

How to Groom a Standard Poodle

Achieving the signature look of a Standard Poodle requires loving attention and following grooming best practices. “The great thing of course about the Poodle is the fact that they do not shed,” says Poodle expert Gail Wolaniuk, a professional Poodle handler and groomer who has shown Poodles for 40 years and has a private grooming practice. “But in return for that fabulous trait is the fact that they require routine grooming. If you choose to groom your puppy yourself it adds to great bonding a
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