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Well Dog

Moving away from aversive training methods to positive training methods.
Healthy Food Works: Putting Homemade To The Test
New study looks at what we contribute to our dogs’ recreational romping.
dog with hookworms
Bad news: The parasites have evolved to evade all FDA-approved medications veterinarians use to kill them.
aflatoxin in dog food
How to protect your dog from aflatoxin in dog food.
Can you bet against your dog’s nature and win?
better smelling dog food
Study analyzes aromas to find out the perfect pup mix—a fatty smoky meat odor.
How to Socialize Your Puppy
Counteracting bad puppy-socialization advice.
keep dog out of garden
Tips for protecting your garden from your dog.
do dogs understand our speech
Researchers look at what goes on when we talk to our dogs.
boston terrier 3d laparoscopic adrenalectomy
UC Davis performs first 3D laparoscopic adrenalectomy in veterinary medicine.
pointing and puppies
Are dogs born knowing how to interpret our gestures? Research explores links between genetics and dogs’ ability to learn.