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Ever since scientists first read the complete genetic codes of creatures like fruit flies and humans more than two decades ago, the field of genomics has promised major leaps forward…
Genetic analysis shows dingo populations have significantly less dog ancestry than previously thought.
The largest survey and data compilation of its kind — from more than 21,000 dog owners — has revealed the social determinants that may be tied to healthier aging for…
Researchers tested a new method of diagnosing sleep-disordered breathing in dogs using a neckband developed for human sleep apnea diagnostics. The study revealed that sleep-disordered breathing is more prevalent among…
Researchers detected elevated PFAS levels in the blood of pet dogs and horses from Gray’s Creek, N.C. — including dogs that only drank bottled water.
A combination of radiotherapy followed by immunotherapy is a promising strategy for the treatment of oral malignant melanomas in dogs.
Dogs who slow down physically also slow down mentally, according to a new study. Measuring gait speed in senior dogs could be a simple way to monitor their health and…
A new study shows that information from body postures plays a similarly important role for dogs as it does for humans. The results offer new insights into how dogs and…
Dog breeds differ in pain sensitivity, but these differences don’t always match up with the beliefs people — including veterinarians — hold about breed-specific pain sensitivity.
Scientists have found the secret to felines’ finesse at sniffing out food, friends and foes. A complex collection of tightly coiled bony airway structures gets the credit, according to the…