The Science Behind Oxytocin and Puppy Love
For those of us who are dog owners, we know that "puppy love" feeling we get when our furry companion runs up to us...
Science on Therapy Dogs for Depression: Fact or Fiction?
For years, therapy dogs have been employed as assistants to physically disabled individuals. More recently, the use of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) has been expanded...
The Science-based Guide on Benefits of Honey for Dogs
Used by humans in a wide variety of forms, honey is a natural source of sugar, and now dog owners are looking to see...
Endocannabinoid System in Dogs: Benefits of CBD in ECS
The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is one of the essential systems in mammals. The human body and a dog's body may have many differences, but...
Shih Tzu Sleeping Habit: How Long Should They Sleep?
Shih Tzus are sleepy dogs. In fact, they're mostly sleepier in comparison to other breeds!
Just like other animals (including us humans), sleep is an...
Dogs Are Our Best Friends Because We May Share Similar Genes
People may have bred themselves the perfect companions from wild wolves, and a new study shows that a lot of this has to do...
Dog Elimination Diet: The Ultimate Science-based Guide
The dog elimination diet is the most affordable - and, according to studies (1, 2, 3), the most reliable - approach to identifying and...
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...
Scientists Discovered the Cause of Deadly Skin Condition in Bull Terriers
Researchers finally discovered what causes deadly skin condition called lethal acrodermatitis (LAD) affecting a large population of Bull Terrier dogs.
When you volunteer at a...
Tea Tree Oil for Dogs: Benefits and Uses Backed by Science
The scientific community is recognizing more natural treatments for their health benefits.
Tea tree oil is still often seen as a trend or healthcare fad in...
Cross-Breeding of Dogs and Wolves Has Forever Changed Wolf’s Gene Pool
A new study found that mating dogs and wolves over the last few hundred years has forever changed the wolf's gene pool.
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High Cholesterol May Be Good for Dogs with Bone Cancer
While elevated cholesterol is usually considered bad for the health, recent research reveals that it may actually help dogs with bone cancer survive longer....