Dogs

Shaun Singer and Dr. Stephanie Culler are a husband-and-wife team who have been finding unique ways to research cancer. Culler is the founder of Persephone Biosciences, and Singer is the director of the “Poop for the Cure” project. For years, the duo has collected fecal samples to study cancer in humans. However, they recently learned
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A therapy dog named Theo loves meeting new friends. The friendly Golden Retriever has cheered hospital patients and residents at assisted living facilities, helped schoolchildren in reading programs, and offered stress relief to college students studying for final exams. Now that children as young as 5 years old can receive the Covid-19 vaccine, he and
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Everybody wants to be the dog’s favorite! In short, it’s all about socialization, attention, positive association, and personality. But let’s get into the nitty-gritty details so you can learn how dogs choose their favorite person—or, you know, if you just want proof that you’re number one. My dog loves me, but he loooooves my youngest brother, Jacob. It’s
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We’ve got some good news and some bad news for dog owners who are interested in feeding raw diets. First, the good news: Some dogs thrive on these diets. Today, there are many companies offering frozen raw dog food – some with many different formulations. The diets have long been available via direct-shipping but are
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More and more akita owners are watching their pups suffer from itchiness caused by allergies. If your akita is constantly scratching, adding these natural ingredients to their diet may help. Always check first with your vet to rule out other skin or flea and tick issues. 1. Give Your Akita a High Quality Fish Oil
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This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. This article is an overview of patellar luxation (or, luxating patella) as a condition and is not meant as professional medical or veterinary advice. If you suspect your dog has patellar luxation, be sure to consult directly with your veterinarian.
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It may sound alarming, but tracheal collapse in dogs is a relatively common condition, especially in smaller breeds. Luckily, there are ways for pet owners of dogs who are predisposed to the condition to prevent a collapsed trachea as well as manage symptoms in dogs already diagnosed. If you notice any worrisome symptoms in your
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Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. When your dog licks you, do you think, “aw, sweet,” or “ew, gross!”? Whether you love the slobbery affection or prefer a dry snuggle, most dog owners are familiar with the phenomenon. So, why do dogs lick so much? And why does it sometimes seem as if dogs
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