More Scientific Proof That Dogs Can Read Our Emotions
Yet another study reports that dogs are capable of processing a person's negative and positive emotions based on facial expressions.
It's something we've all been...
Our Dogs’ DNA Carry Cancer Genes from Over 10,000 Years Ago
Today’s American dogs have the DNA of a cancer gene that apparently wiped out the ancient dogs that originally roamed the Americas.
The history of...
Could the Next Deadly Flu Pandemic Start With Dogs?
Scientists discovered new dog flu virus strains that might affect dog owners severely in the future.
Could man's best friend trigger the next flu pandemic...
Dogs Visualize Objects Through Their Powerful Nose, Study Says
Dogs apparently form mental representations of things they smell in their brain as evidenced in a study on professional rescue dogs and family pets.
Scientists...
Do Rescue Dogs Have Memories Of Their Past?
It’s a question that many experts, animal behaviorists, and psychologists have been debating for decades.
Do you own a rescue dog? Have you ever wondered...
Research Shows Dogs Have Their Favorite Scent – It’s the Owner’s Smell
Scientists found that dogs experience the feelings of pleasure that in the dog's brain is associated with the owner's scent.
A dog's love for its...
How Dogs Help to Battle Cancer (in pets and humans)
Dogs are an integral part in many of our lives. Using dogs to help us in the battle of cancer is an exciting prospect....
Study: Dogs Born in Summer Are at Higher Risk of Heart Disease
These new findings support a similar previous study in humans about the increased risks of heart problems during gestation.
Scientists now say that a dog's...
Study Shows How Military Veterans with PTSD Benefit from Service Dogs
We suspected this before, but finally there's actual evidence showing that service dogs provide physiological benefits to veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
The effects of...
Science Determines the Exact Age When Puppies Are Their Most Adorable
For many animal lovers, dogs are cute at any age, but scientists managed to zero in on the exact age of when they're at...
Human Encouragement Boosts Problem-solving Skills In Dogs, Study Says
New research explains how important our encouragement is to our pets. Nine dogs were able to complete the task better because they got some...
Happy or Mad, Your Dog Knows How You Feel, Researchers Say
Dogs are attuned to the reactions of humans more than we thought, and a recent scientific experiment has taught researchers just how much our...