What Breed Is My Dog? Here are 4 Easy Ways to Find Out
A year ago, I got my mixed-breed dog Lily. She was only given by a family friend, who said she was a purebred Golden...
7 Health Benefits of Owning a Dog
Did you know that canines may lower the risk of you having heart disease? If you own one, you're probably enjoying the health benefits...
A Science-based Guide to Home Cooked Dog Food Recipes
Covering the subject of homemade dog food recipes is a big part of Top Dog Tips.
Today, though, we’re breaking out the lab coats and...
History of Dogs Through Science
Wolves are icons of pack behavior. Their collective strength is greater than their individual efforts. As Rudyard Kipling put it, “for the strength of...
10 Key Differences Between Wolves and Dogs
Wolves are majestic and awe-inspiring creatures, just like many domestic dogs can be.
While some believe that dogs are still very similar to their wild...
The Science-based Guide for Feeding Athletic Dogs
The aim of an appropriate nutritional plan for athletic dogs is to maximize performance and minimize the occurrence of injuries. To assess the best...
The Science and Psychology of Dog Language
Nearly all dog owners talk to their pets, but how much meaning do the dogs absorb? Certainly dogs understand how to follow commands we’ve...
7 Pet Food Toxins Causing Most Dog Food Recalls: A Science-based Review
Toxins have featured prominently in pet food recalls over the past few decades. In this article, we’re taking a science-based look at some of...
Probiotics and Prebiotics for Dogs: A Science-Based Guide
Probiotics and prebiotics can be a great addition to your dog’s daily routine; they help to maintain gut health and they have relatively few...
20 Benefits of Fish Oil for Dogs (Based on Science)
If there's one dog supplement worth its hype, it's fish oil. Omega-3 fatty acids and EPA/DHA found in fish oil have been proven to...
Hepatitis in Dogs: A Science-based Guide
Hepatitis in dogs is a medical condition that is mainly characterized and identified by continuous inflammation of a dog’s liver. The infection is related...
8 Scientific Reasons to Socialize Your Dog
Dogs are inherently pack animals, much like their wolf ancestors. Research shows that this mindset is deeply ingrained in Canis Familiaris, so to withhold...