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K9 chemistry: A safer way to train detection dogs

Trained dogs are better at detecting explosives and narcotics than any technological device scientists have invented. However, training dogs to detect hazardous substances can be inconvenient for the trainer and dangerous for the dog. Scientists are working to solve this problem with a material that can catch odors and safely release them over time. View the source article
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Science Daily: Dog News

K9 chemistry: A safer way to train detection dogs

Trained dogs are better at detecting explosives and narcotics than any technological device scientists have invented. However, training dogs to detect hazardous substances can be inconvenient for the trainer and dangerous for the dog. Scientists are working to solve this problem with a material that can catch odors and safely release them over time.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/plants_animals/dogs/~4/8xN2PjGAvks View the source article
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Science Daily: Dog News

What makes certain groups more vulnerable to COVID-19?

What makes the elderly and people with underlying conditions more vulnerable to COVID-19? According to a new study, clues can be found in the proteins involved in initiating infection, as the virus binds to host cells of different animals. Greater cellular oxidation with aging and sickness may explain why seniors and people with chronic illness get infected more often and more severely. View the source article
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Science Daily: Dog News

What makes certain groups more vulnerable to COVID-19?

What makes the elderly and people with underlying conditions more vulnerable to COVID-19? According to a new study, clues can be found in the proteins involved in initiating infection, as the virus binds to host cells of different animals. Greater cellular oxidation with aging and sickness may explain why seniors and people with chronic illness get infected more often and more severely.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/plants_animals/dogs/~4/-mauqDWgdbI View the source article
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AKC: Health

What Do Dog Food Labels Really Mean?

So you’re at the store, buying dog food. You have numerous options, and every bag has a different label: “complete and balanced,” “natural,” “organic,” and the list goes on and on. But what exactly do all of these different labels actually mean? We had the same question. Check out some of the most common dog food labels, and learn what they really mean. Hopefully, this information will help you when you are trying to decide which food is right for you and your dog. A little bit of background o
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Science Daily: Dog News

Big cats and small dogs: Solving the mystery of canine distemper in wild tigers

Canine distemper virus (CDV) causes a serious disease in domestic dogs, and also infects other carnivores, including threatened species like the Amur tiger. It is often assumed that domestic dogs are the primary source of CDV, but a new study found that other local wildlife was the primary source of CDV transmission to tigers instead.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/plants_animals/dogs/~4/CI8ZLXPTm5E View the source article
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Science Daily: Dog News

Tackling food allergies at the source

Food allergies cost billions of dollars and cause enormous suffering for people. Researchers are trying to remove the source of food allergies altogether -- troublesome proteins made by our favorite crops.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/plants_animals/dogs/~4/8mQsm92Owwo View the source article
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Science Daily: Dog News

Dry food or raw? Diet affects skin gene expression in both healthy and atopic dogs

Differences in skin gene expression were observed between healthy and atopic Staffordshire Bull Terriers as well as between dogs that ate either dry food or raw food. Raw food appeared to activate the skin's immune system as well as the expression of genes that increase antioxidant production or have anti-inflammatory effects.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/plants_animals/dogs/~4/NubkHTk5rds View the source article
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AKC: Health

Why Do Dogs Sneeze?

Dog sneezes are common and often cute! Our canine companions squeeze their eyes shut and scrunch up their noses right before a big achhoooo. But there are many reasons dogs sneeze, ranging from playful behavior and communication to more serious reasons health concerns. You could even say it’s nothing to sneeze at. Why Does My Dog Sneeze? Just like humans, dogs sneeze for lots of reasons. Some sneezes are more serious than others. Environment The most common reason dogs sneeze is because they
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