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Wolves understand cause and effect better than dogs

A rattle will only make noise if you shake it. Animals like the wolf also understand such connections and are better at this than their domesticated descendants. Researchers say that wolves have a better causal understanding than dogs and that they follow human-given communicative cues equally well. The study provides insight that the process of domestication can also affect an animal's causal understanding. View the source article
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AKC: Health

Fish Oil for Dogs

The benefits of fish oil for humans have been making nutrition news for the last several years. Over the years, as our diets moved away from natural foods and more toward processed foods, we lost the range of benefits we receive from… View the source article
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AKC: Health

Keep Your Pets Safe During a Natural Disaster

In the event of a natural disaster, it’s important to remember to put our pets first. They are dependent on us as their caretakers and shouldn’t be neglected in these circumstances.  That’s why we must be prepared and have a disaster plan in line to protect all members of the… View the source article
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AKC: Health

Dog Rash on Belly

Rashes on dog bellies may look alarming and uncomfortable, but they are quite common. These rashes can have a variety of causes, from a simple bacterial skin infection to a more serious underlying condition, such as Cushing’s disease. If left untreated, your dog's… View the source article
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AKC: Health

News from Parent Club Canine Health Conference

The 2017 National Parent Club Canine Health Conference was held in St. Louis, August 11 to 13. Presented by the AKC Canine Health Foundation and Nestle Purina Pet Care, the conference was a gathering of scientists, veterinarians, AKC parent-club representatives, fanciers and veterinary students from around the world. They received… View the source article
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Science Daily: Dog News

An alternative to wolf control to save endangered caribou

The iconic woodland caribou across North America face increasing predation pressures from wolves. A short-term solution to caribou conservation would be to kill wolves. But a new government policy looks at reducing the invasive species moose numbers propping up the wolf population. Researchers have now evaluated the effects of this policy on the caribou population. View the source article
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AKC: Health

Dog Allergies: Symptoms and Treatment

Have you heard someone tell you that her 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… View the source article
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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… View the source article
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AKC: Health

Anemia in Dogs

As humans, we tend to find blood, and anything related to blood, a little scary. This makes perfect sense on a psychological level, but it can sometimes mean that our brains shut down when we are confronted with anything to do with our… View the source article
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AKC: Health

Cloudy Eyes in Dogs

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then it is no wonder we get worried when our dog's eyes start getting cloudy. After all, we don't want our dogs to lose their vision or be uncomfortable. As with people, when dogs… View the source article
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AKC: Health

Why Is My Dog's Nose Dry?

A cold, wet nose means a healthy pup. That wet nose is part of the reason why your dog has an amazing sense of smell. The wet nose draws in tiny particles to be examined by your dog's olfactory glands. So,… View the source article
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AKC: Health

Anaplasmosis in Dogs

You’ve probably heard of Lyme disease. If you live in an area where Lyme is prevalent, your dog may even have gotten the Lyme vaccine. What you might not be aware of is that Lyme is not the only tick-borne disease that…   View the source article  
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Science Daily: Dog News

Largest-ever study of pets and kids' health finds no link

A large body of research has reported an association between the pet ownership and better health among children. But a new study that is the largest-ever to explore the issue contradicts the common thinking. Researchers did find that children from pet-owning families tended to have better general health, but those differences disappeared when factors such as family income and family housing were considered. View the source article
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