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Dogs in the News
A handy collection of current stories and news items about Dogs -- from science, the newspapers, veterinary experts, and dog lovers like You!
- Fetch, boy! Study shows homes with dogs have more types of bacteria
published on Wed, 22 May 2013 18:03:03 EDT
New research shows that households with dogs are home to more types of bacteria -- including bacteria that are rarely found in households that do not have dogs. The finding is part of a larger study to improve our unders... - Over 80% of dogs suffer from hypothermia after surgery with anesthetic
published on Tue, 21 May 2013 10:53:53 EDT
Veterinarians have completed the first global study that clinically documents the prevalence of hypothermia in dogs after surgery and after diagnostic tests that require anesthetic. The 83.6% of the 1,525 dogs studied pr... - Gene associated with eczema in dogs identified
published on Thu, 09 May 2013 18:46:46 EDT
A novel gene associated with canine atopic dermatitis has been identified. The gene encodes a protein called plakophilin 2, which is crucial for the formation and proper functioning of the skin structure, suggesting an a... - Pets may help reduce your risk of heart disease
published on Thu, 09 May 2013 16:39:39 EDT
Owning a pet, particularly a dog, could reduce your risk of heart disease. It is unclear whether owning a pet directly reduces risk. Despite the likely positive link, people shouldn't get a pet solely to reduce heart dis... - An electronic nose can tell pears and apples apart
published on Wed, 08 May 2013 09:28:28 EDT
Engineers have created a system of sensors that detects fruit odors more effectively than the human sense of smell. For now, the device can distinguish between the odors compounds emitted by pears and apples. Scientists ... - Killer entrance suspected in mystery of unusually large group of carnivores in ancient cave
published on Wed, 01 May 2013 19:31:31 EDT
An assortment of saber-toothed cats, hyenas, an extinct 'bear-dog', ancestors of the red panda and several other carnivores died under unusual circumstances in a Spanish cave near Madrid approximately 9-10 million years ... - When dogs are most likely to pick up ticks
published on Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:09:09 EDT
It may be slighter later than expected but spring finally seems to be upon us. Unfortunately, this also means the start of the tick season, both for humans and for their pets. But when exactly is the risk of dogs? pick... - Is pet ownership sustainable?
published on Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:11:11 EDT
There has been much talk about sustainability, but little attention has been paid to its nutritional aspects. Scientists have raised a number of important questions on the sustainability of pet ownership. ... - Spayed or neutered dogs live longer
published on Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:59:59 EDT
Many dog owners have their pets spayed or neutered to help control the pet population, but new research suggests the procedure could add to the length of their lives and alter the risk of specific causes of death.... - Bear baiting may put hunting dogs at risk from wolves
published on Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:55:55 EDT
Wisconsin permits bear baiting for much longer than Michigan does. Wisconsin also pays reparations for wolf attacks on hunting dog, but Michigan doesn't. These factors make Wisconsin's risk of wolf attacks up to 7 times ...