What makes dogs howl, yawn and hide under the bed? Researchers plumb the inner workings of dogs.
Studies
Study uses modified human test to determine dogs are red-green color blind
Noninvasive Scat Sampling Could Strengthen Reptile Conservation
When it comes to veterinary care, barriers to access, including a lack of trust play a big role.
Darwin's Dogs
Bad news: The parasites have evolved to evade all FDA-approved medications veterinarians use to kill them.
Scientists have identified the first step towards developing a vaccine for dog allergies.
Study shows people likely underestimate their dog’s anxiety.
At the end of our lives, loved ones—including dogs—may return.
Testing Behavior Tests
Discovering ancient origins in DNA
Man’s best friend could help save him from prostate cancer.
Study determines if dogs get mad at you for what you did yesterday.
Dogs provide a vital, non-threatening emotional comfort to some children.
Genetics may also help explain why some dogs perform better than others on social tasks such as following pointing gestures.
In a proof-of-concept study led by the School of Veterinary Medicine, dogs identified positive samples with 96% accuracy.
