Fun Fact: Dogs Can See Color, Just Not Like Us
You may have heard this old-wives tale: dogs only see in black-and-white. In fact, scientists say dogs can see some colors, namely shades of yellow, …
Dog Science
Is My Dog Getting Enough Exercise? That May Depend On You
Do you attempt to control your dog’s weight by diet or by exercise? It’s a question made more important after a large survey conducted this …
Oh Joy! Study Finds Happy Dogs Tear Up
The theologian Hosea Ballou once wrote “Tears of joy are like the summer rain drops pierced by sunbeams.” We humans don’t just shed tears when …
Dog Dementia Is Real. A New Study Puts Numbers To It
More than 55 million people live with dementia worldwide, with nearly 10 million new cases each year, according to the World Health Organization. Unfortunately, as …
That Stinks! What to Do If Your Dog Gets Sprayed by a Skunk
Dogs are curious creatures. It’s one of their most endearing qualities. But sometimes that curiosity can turn into a nose for trouble – literally. Run-ins …
Fossil of Bone-Crushing Canine Found in Tennessee
Its name means “gluttonous eater.” Its jaws were so powerful it could crush bone. It roamed North America more than 2 million years ago. The …
Who You Fooling? Dogs Can Detect Our Intentions, Study Says
Most of us can tell if a person is up to something. Lack of eye contact, evasive answers, a subtle grin and other body language …
Protect Your Pooch From Sun’s Harmful Rays
The official start of summer kicked off last week. (June 21 if you live in the Northern Hemisphere.) So now is a good time to …
Can Scent Dogs Detect Coronavirus? Study Says Yes
It seems there are no limits to a dog’s sniffer. Researchers in Finland recently conducted a study and confirmed that scent dogs can be taught …