Xylitol in sugarless gums is extremely toxic to dogs. Dr. Jerry Klein, the American Kennel Club Chief Veterinary Officer, shares how you can keep your dog protected.
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Researchers have released the annual Winter Study detailing updates on the ecology of Isle Royale National Park, which indicates no change in their small population of two.
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Cold lasers. Pulsed electromagnetic fields. Moxibustion. Underwater treadmills. Nutraceuticals. These might sound like terms out of a science fiction movie, but don’t be surprised if you hear them on the next trip to your vet’s office. They are just a…
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Cold lasers. Pulsed electromagnetic fields. Moxibustion. Underwater treadmills. Nutraceuticals. These might sound like terms out of a science fiction movie, but don’t be surprised if you hear them on the next trip to your vet’s office. They are just a…
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Large saber-toothed cats that roamed Los Angeles 12,000 years ago had many injuries to their shoulders and backbones that likely occurred when they were fighting with other large animals, biologists report.
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A wild-born, pure Australian desert dingo called Sandy Maliki has taken out first place in the World's Most Interesting Genome competition. The UNSW-led proposal to have Sandy's DNA decoded beat four other finalists for the Pacific Biosciences SMRT Grant, which provides cutting-edge sequencing of the complete genome of a particularly fascinating plant or animal.
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I was walking across the campus of the university where I teach when I saw one of my colleagues sitting on a bench next to his wife. She waved me over. When I got there she told me in a rather…
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I was walking across the campus of the university where I teach when I saw one of my colleagues sitting on a bench next to his wife. She waved me over. When I got there she told me in a rather…
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What you may consider simply an indulgent spa service can actually benefit your pet’s mental and physical health. Massage may reduce stress and anxiety, increase circulation, decrease pain, and strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Also, it can help to identify…
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What you may consider simply an indulgent spa service can actually benefit your pet’s mental and physical health. Massage may reduce stress and anxiety, increase circulation, decrease pain, and strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Also, it can help to identify…
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Every dog suffers from diarrhea at least once in his lifetime. And every dog owner knows how messy, smelly, and uncomfortable it is — for the dog and for everyone. Here is the scoop on the health benefits of feeding pumpkin…
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Every dog suffers from diarrhea at least once in his lifetime. And every dog owner knows how messy, smelly, and uncomfortable it is — for the dog and for everyone. Here is the scoop on the health benefits of feeding pumpkin…
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Finding the perfect food for your dog seems like the ultimate challenge. With so many different brands and formulas on the market, making a decision can be overwhelming. But after my plucky (and picky) seven-year-old Cairn Terrier packed on a few…
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Finding the perfect food for your dog seems like the ultimate challenge. With so many different brands and formulas on the market, making a decision can be overwhelming. But after my plucky (and picky) seven-year-old Cairn Terrier packed on a few…
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There are few things as repulsive as catching your dog snacking on cat poop. Something about the way the litter clings to their muzzles, not to mention the bad breath, is just too much to bear. It doesn’t make any…
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There are few things as repulsive as catching your dog snacking on cat poop. Something about the way the litter clings to their muzzles, not to mention the bad breath, is just too much to bear. It doesn’t make any…
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Like us, dogs limp for a variety of reasons. Unlike us, dogs can’t tell us what happened or where it hurts using words, leaving us struggling to figure it out for ourselves. Your most valuable resource for determining the cause of your…
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Like us, dogs limp for a variety of reasons. Unlike us, dogs can’t tell us what happened or where it hurts using words, leaving us struggling to figure it out for ourselves. Your most valuable resource for determining the cause of your…
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Humans are able to interpret the behavior of others by attributing mental states to them (and to themselves). By adopting the perspectives of other persons, they can assume their emotions, needs and intentions and react accordingly. In the animal kingdom, the ability to attribute mental states (Theory of Mind) is a highly contentious issue. Cognitive biologists could demonstrate with a new test procedure that dogs are not only able to identify whether a human has an eye on a food source and, the
If you need a reason to become a dog lover, how about their ability to help protect kids from allergies and obesity? A new study showed that babies from families with pets -- 70 per cent of which were dogs -- showed higher levels of two types of microbes associated with lower risks of allergic disease and obesity.
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Dogs' bodies are built to eat mostly meat, but dogs also love to eat fruit. Wolves actually frequently eat fruit in the wild; it keeps them healthy by providing essential nutrients not found in meat. Not all fruits are safe…
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Dogs' bodies are built to eat mostly meat, but dogs also love to eat fruit. Wolves actually frequently eat fruit in the wild; it keeps them healthy by providing essential nutrients not found in meat. Not all fruits are safe…
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