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How Does Your Dog Impact Your Family's Health? Here's What We Know.
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (291+ words) Dogs have been 'part of the family' for thousands of years, and we all know families share their microbes....
Gifted Dogs Learn New Toy Names by Eavesdropping on Their Humans
8+ mon, 4+ day ago (586+ words) Some clever dogs can pick up on the names of hundreds of toys just through natural interactions with their owners. A team led by cognitive scientist Shany Dror from Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary found that so-called Gifted Word Learner…...
Celebrities Are Now Cloning Their Pets, But Experts Warn of Hidden Risks
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (996+ words) Pets just don't live long enough. We spend time, emotion, energy and lots of money caring for them, all while knowing we'll invariably outlive them. It's unsurprising then, that with the advent of cloning technologies a growing number of people…...
Humans Share a Surprising Genetic Link With Golden Retrievers
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (833+ words) vocalisations. Nowadays, our relationship includes sharing the hustle and bustle that is so often a feature...
'Ozempic' For Cats Is Coming, And Vets Are Testing It on Overweight Pets
9+ mon, 2+ day ago (416+ words) More than half of the world's pet cats are overweight, experts estimate, and soon, these chubby felines may be treated with a drug similar to Ozempic. In a press release, pet drug company OKAVA Pharmaceuticals announced that its first clinical…...
An Animal Expert Explains Why Your Dog Keeps Hiding Everything
9+ mon, 6+ day ago (675+ words) Have you ever seen a dog focused on nuzzling their expensive treat under a blanket, behind a couch cushion, or into a freshly dug hole in the backyard? You might think they are behaving like a paranoid doomsday prepper, but…...
Cat Ownership Linked to Increased Risk of Schizophrenia, Study Suggests
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (655+ words) Having a cat as a pet is linked to an increased risk of schizophrenia-related conditions, according to a 2023 analysis of 17 studies. This idea that cat ownership could be linked to schizophrenia risk was proposed in a 1995 study, with exposure to…...
We May Have Bred Neurodiversity Into Our Pets, Expert Suggests
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (1050+ words) I live with several cocker spaniels. They are smart and affectionate, but sometimes air-headed, impulsive and extremely sensitive. It's common for friends to describe my dogs as "having ADHD" as one of my canine whirlwinds whizz past. People are increasingly…...
Studies Reveal The Best Ways to Chemically Bond With Your Cat
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (961+ words) Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them – fueled by brain chemistry. The main chemical involved is oxytocin, often called the love hormone. It's the same neurochemical that surges when…...
The Microbes in Your Dog's Gut May Predict Their Cancer Prognosis
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (524+ words) No pet lover wants to hear this, but around 6 million dogs are diagnosed with cancer in the US every year. Cancer is, heartbreakingly, the main reason dogs die. But don't despair: scientists are working on it. A new study suggests…...