Dogs and Science
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What to Know About Yeast Infection in Dogs
Yeast infection in dogs can arise when naturally occurring fungi reproduce out of control. Learn more about causes, symptoms and treatment options for yeast infection in dogs.
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Frito Feet — Here’s Why Your Dog’s Paws Smell Like a Popular Corn Chip
The weird odor of Frito feet in dogs arises when microscopic organisms proliferate due to diet, environmental conditions and irregular hygiene.
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Do Dogs Smile? 5 Dog Mouth Questions Answered!
Puppy kisses and dog smiles warm our hearts. But wait; do dogs have lips? Do dogs smile? You'll never look at your dog's mouth the same way again!
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Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails?
Dog tails, woo-hoo! Why do dogs wag their tails? Why do dogs have tails in the first place? And what are they made of? Let's learn!
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7 Amazing Facts About Your Dog’s Sense of Smell
Science is learning all kinds of things about your dog's sense of smell including this: Humans are splendidly, amazingly stinky to dogs, and they love us for it.
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Dog Digestive System Basics — How Long Does it Take for a Dog to Digest Food?
Let's explore the basics of the dog digestive system, like how long does it take for a dog to digest food? How long does food stay in a dog’s stomach? Where does you dog’s digestion actually take place?
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Is Benadryl Safe for Dogs? What to Know About Benadryl for Dogs
Regular-strength Benadryl is a common OTC antihistamine. So, is Benadryl safe for dogs? Let's look at how and when Benadryl might be recommended for dogs with allergies, anxiety, insect stings or bites, and motion sickness.
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Why Is My Dog Groaning When He Lies Down?
Many dogs circle or dig their beds before settling in; others groan when lying down. So, is dog groaning, moaning and sighing anything to worry about?
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Can You Put Neosporin on Dogs? What to Know About Neosporin on Dogs
Can you put Neosporin on dogs to treat a minor wound, cut, or scrape? Can you put Neosporin on dogs' stitches or sutures? What happens if a dog licked or ingested Neosporin? Let's answer some common questions about Neosporin for dogs here.
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What Type of Water Alternatives Can Dogs Have?
Humans crave variety from their potables. Is it safe to share drinks like milk, coffee, tea, or beer with puppies and dogs, or is water best?
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Is Your Dog Going Crazy? They May Have a Case of the Zoomies!
Also known as "frapping," or frenetic random activity periods, zoomies are not limited to puppy energy, nor to the most energetic dogs. Dogs need play time, and they'll get it one way or another!
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Are You Giving Your Dog Gray Hairs?
Stressed-out dogs may go gray earlier, according to a recent study.
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Canine Malocclusion: Dogs with Underbites
A form of malocclusion where a dog's teeth don't have their usual scissored fit, an underbite is actually a normal feature in some short-muzzled dogs. Let's learn more about dogs with undershot jaws!
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Why Are There Dogs With Spotted Tongues?
We've all seen the blue-black tongue of the Shar Pei and Chow Chow. Why do other dogs have black spots on their tongues? Is dog tongue color change a cause for concern?
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Can Dogs Get STDs?
There are three major STDs that affect dogs: one bacterial, one viral, and one transmissible form of cancer. Each is most frequently found among intact strays, feral, or wild dogs.
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New Study Finds That Tweens Would Much Rather Hang Out With Their Pets Than Their Siblings
Part of the Toddlers Up Project, the study of 12-year-olds found that they also seem to get along better with their pets than with their human brothers and sisters.
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What Is Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs?
Is your senior dog's once-stentorian bark starting to sound hoarse or weak? Are they less energetic? Let's look at the canine voice box, or larynx, and examine laryngeal paralysis, a potentially debilitating condition.
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Should You Worry About BPA Levels in Your Dog? A New Study Says Yes
The study, published in "Science of the Total Environment," also found that a canned dog food it included that claimed to be BPA-free was actually not.
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Do Dogs Laugh?
Canine gelotology, or the study of how -- or even if -- dogs laugh, is still a developing field of scientific inquiry. Can dogs laugh out loud? Can dogs be tickled? Let's find out!
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Extinct, Primitive, or Ancient: Which Are the Oldest Dog Breeds?
Have the most ancient dogs in the world really been around for millennia? What is the difference between ancient, primitive, and extinct dogs? Let's try and untangle these mysteries!
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Live to Roll, Roll to Live: Why Do Dogs Roll in Poop?
When a dog finds fresh poop, urine, or a recently-deceased woodland creature, their first response is to roll around in it. Why do dogs roll around in things that smell bad?
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Harley the Dachshund Finds Relief From Osteoarthritis Pain Thanks to a Treatment Developed for FIV Cats
The 8-year-old dog was facing humane euthanasia when his pet parents sought out the treatment, Lymphocyte T-Cell Immunomodulator. Now he's running and jumping!
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Cynophobia: Why Are Some People Afraid of Dogs?
Cynophobia is the fear of dogs. Calling any phobia "weird" or "silly" dismisses issues and symptoms that are very real. What causes people to be afraid of dogs? Is it treatable?
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Can Dogs See Ghosts?
Dogs have stronger senses of hearing and night vision than humans. Can they perceive beings from spiritual and ethereal realms? Let's investigate!
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Why Tiring Your Dog Out With Exercise Before Training Is a Mistake
An exhausted dog will not be more focused during training. In fact, science tells us that a tired dog cannot learn.
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Are Pigs Smarter Than Dogs?
The study of animal cognition, including pig intelligence, is still a new field. Which animal does science say is smarter, the dog or the pig?
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What Are CBD Treats for Dogs?
What is cannabidiol, the primary agent in CBD dog treats? Are these medical edibles the same as a dog eating weed? No! CBD is not THC. We lay out the facts.
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Are Dogs’ Mouths Cleaner Than Humans’?
Do you kiss your dog with that mouth? Should you? Let's explore some frankly bizarre folk wisdom about dog tongues, saliva, and cleanliness.
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The Eternal Question: Why Does My Dog Stare at Me?
Context is everything when it comes to dog staring. We examine some of the emotional and biochemical reasons why dogs stare at their humans.
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Do Dogs Have a Sense of Time?
It's rare to see a dog wearing a watch. Can dogs tell time? Do they even have a concept of time or mark its passage in any way we'd understand?
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