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For Nearly 1 in 5 People Who Have Lost Both a Pet and a Person, the Animal’s Death Was the Most Distressing Loss of Their Lives
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (657+ words) New data suggest severe, lasting grief after pet loss is more common than guidelines admit. A dog’s leash is still by the door. A cat’s dish remains on the floor. The house keeps pointing back to what has come to…...
Cats Recognize Each Other by Pee Like a Chemical ID and the Secret May Be Hidden in Their Kidneys
3+ week, 2+ day ago (677+ words) Rare fatty acids in kidney fat droplets may help cats recognize who left a scent. A cat that sprays a wall may be doing more than declaring ownership (and stinking up the whole place). It may be leaving behind the…...
Almost Every Dog on Earth Still Has a Bit of Wolf Inside -- Even Chihuahuas
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (677+ words) Most dogs today have traces of wolf DNA that shaped their size, senses, and behavior. When scientists compared the DNA of thousands of dogs and wolves, they found the two species were not as separate as once thought. Nearly every…...
Poochmaxxing: the wellness industry is coming for your pets
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (325+ words) Pet owners want what's best for their doggos, but it's easy to get fooled....
A Dog Once Sniffed Cancer in the Husband. Years Later, it Saved the Wife too
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (1049+ words) Most people notice when their dog behaves strangely. Few would imagine that such behavior might point to cancer. Does cancer have a smell? Scientists have been exploring this idea for the last two decades, but for Chase Johnson, a 36-year-old…...
The Ozempic Revolution is Finally Coming for Our Pets. Up next: Chonky Cats
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (607+ words) Home → Science → Home science "Chonky" cats might be internet stars, but they are also facing a health crisis. The internet loves a rotund tabby. We call them “cute” or “chonky” and praise them as “absolute units.” But while they may…...
Horses Can Literally Smell Our Fear—and They React to It
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (529+ words) Horses can detect fear in humans from their sweat alone. A new study suggests that horses can perceive human fear without seeing or hearing a person, relying instead on subtle chemical cues carried by scent. In experiments published in PLOS…...
The Incredible Diversity of Dogs Began More Than 10,000 Years Before Modern Breeds
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (710+ words) From palm-sized Chihuahuas to Great Danes that could pass for small horses, dogs today come in more shapes than any other mammal species on Earth. We often chalk that up to modern breeding that began in the 19th century during the…...
“Ball Junkies”: Some Dogs Show Addiction-Like Fixation on Their Toys
11+ mon, 3+ day ago (943+ words) Some dogs may crave their favorite toy much like humans crave gambling or gaming. A Belgian Malinois stares at a tennis ball on a shelf. For three minutes, it whines, paces, and glances back at the door where it last…...
How Fearsome Wolves Became Loyal Dogs — and Changed Human History Forever
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (605+ words) Long before dogs were pets, they were partners, protectors, and family. From Nordic lullabies to Grimm’s fairytales, the wolf has always haunted the edges of human history. Even today, wolves would represent a serious danger to nomads and herders, who…...