PFAS found in pet horses and dogs in North Carolina
Researchers have detected elevated PFAS levels in the blood of pet dogs and horses, even in dogs that only drank bottled water.
Dogs with dementia have trouble sleeping
When dogs with dementia “manage to sleep, their brains aren’t really sleeping,” says Alejandra Mondino.
3 injuries: How people get hurt while walking the dog
New research looks at the dog-walking injuries that send people to the ER. One of them is traumatic brain injury.
Therapy for dog eye disease may benefit humans
Trials in dogs with an inherited eye disease indicate that a gene therapy is ready for development into a treatment for human patients with retinitis pigmentosa.
How the Nazis used a Jewish vet’s pioneering work with dogs
A new book digs into the life of Jewish veterinary scientist Rudolphina Menzel. Her work was used both by the Nazis and to help build Israel.
How the Nazis used a Jewish vet’s pioneering work with dogs
A new book digs into the life of Jewish veterinary scientist Rudolphina Menzel. Her work was used both by the Nazis and to help build Israel.
Toddlers go out of their way to help dogs
Toddlers instinctively bond with and help dogs, especially those trying to get out-of-reach treats and toys.
Toddlers go out of their way to help dogs
Toddlers instinctively bond with and help dogs, especially those trying to get out-of-reach treats and toys.
‘Click’ chemistry may deliver drugs to treat bone tumors in dogs
A process called “click” chemistry may efficiently deliver radioactive cancer drugs to dogs with bone tumors while reducing side effects.
Therapy dogs don’t always help kids with autism
Some children with autism spectrum disorder respond well to therapy dogs as a motivator to complete tasks. But it doesn’t work for every child.