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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…...
Poochmaxxing: the wellness industry is coming for your pets
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (325+ words) Pet owners want what's best for their doggos, but it's easy to get fooled....
Ancient Maya Hauled 'Little Fat Dogs' 400 Miles Across The Jungle. Sometimes It Was Just to Eat Them
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (674+ words) New chemical analysis reveals ancient Maya elites transported their prized dogs across hundreds of miles....
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…...
Ancient Genomes Show How Cats Actually Conquered the World
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (763+ words) Ancient genomes rewrite the story of cat domestication, showing their late arrival in Europe. Through us, cats have conquered the world, living almost everywhere humans do. Yet, we’ve never fully understood how they decided to tolerate us—or when that…...
Having a cat literally changes your brain (and the cat's)
11+ mon, 4+ hour ago (890+ words) Home → Science → Home science Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them – fuelled by brain chemistry. The main chemical involved is oxytocin, often called the love hormone. It’s the same…...
Why French Bulldogs and Pugs are No Longer the Only Flat Faced Dogs You Need to Worry About
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (600+ words) Dogs with shortened, flattened snouts have become hugely popular pets. But the anatomy that gives these animals their distinctively cute appearance can also heavily interfere with their breathing. Veterinarians refer to the condition as Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome, or BOAS....
Dogs Who Eavesdrop: A Few "Gifted" Canines Can Learn New Toy Names Just by Overhearing
8+ mon, 12+ hour ago (654+ words) A rare group of dogs learned new toy labels by listening in on their owners’ talk. A recent study reports that your dog may not just hear you talking. In a few rare cases, they may actually learn from it....
Growing Up With a Dog Might Literally Change Your Microbiome and Boost Your Mental Health
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (667+ words) Dogs may boost mental health by subtly reshaping the microbes in our bodies. “Adolescent children who keep dogs exhibit higher mental well-being, and we also found that dog ownership alters the gut microbiota,” Takefumi Kikusui, one of the study authors…...
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…...