Vet students pick up iffy beliefs about dog breeds and pain
Veterinary students pick up on cultural attitudes about dog breeds and pain—attitudes that aren’t always in line with research findings.
Vet students pick up iffy beliefs about dog breeds and pain
Veterinary students pick up on cultural attitudes about dog breeds and pain—attitudes that aren’t always in line with research findings.
Nearly half of dog owners are hesitant to vaccinate their pups
Hesitancy towards COVID vaccines extends to pet vaccinations, as well—and at worrying levels, researchers report.
There’s a link between respiratory and digestion issues in dogs
During a new swallow study, 75% of dogs with respiratory disease had one or more digestive tract abnormalities.
At least 1 in 5 shelter dogs has Lyme disease or heartworms
Shelter dogs in the Eastern US may be bearing the brunt of ticks’ and mosquitoes’ expanding range due to warming temperatures.
At least 1 in 5 shelter dogs has Lyme disease or heartworms
Shelter dogs in the Eastern US may be bearing the brunt of ticks’ and mosquitoes’ expanding range due to warming temperatures.
Dogs sniff out COVID more effectively than tests
Dogs can detect COVID-19 infections faster and more accurately than conventional technology, a review shows.
How to protect your dog from heatstroke
Dogs can easily suffer heatstroke during the summer months. An expert offers tips how to keep your pooch cool when it gets hot.
Dog breeds differ in pain sensitivity, but not how vets may expect
Different dog breeds have different thresholds for pain, researchers report. But those differences don’t always line up with vets’ beliefs.
Slow walking could be a sign of dog dementia
Slow walking may be a sign of dementia in older dogs, new research finds. The finding could lead to better screening.