Labrador Retriever Is Still Top Dog

VOA Learning English • voa
March 21, 2022 ~5 min

For dogs with arthritis, daily activities don't have to be painful

Since canine arthritis can’t be cured, the goal of treatment in dogs is to reduce inflammation to increase comfort and improve a dog’s quality of life.

Tracy Jaffe, Clinical Instructor of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University • conversation
March 15, 2022 ~10 min


How to train your dog in basic 'life' skills - and why it's important

A happy and fulfilling relationship with your canine companion is built on good training

Jacqueline Boyd, Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
March 14, 2022 ~7 min

How pet cancer data sheds light on human cancers – and speeds the development of new treatments

New research on cat and dog health may provide clues on how to prevent and treat cancer in humans.

Rodney Lee Page, Professor of Oncology, Colorado State University • conversation
March 9, 2022 ~8 min

Does your dog care if you die?

We put the question to a Harvard scientist who studies neural and behavioral variation in domestic canine breeds.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Feb. 25, 2022 ~4 min

Deer, mink and hyenas have caught COVID-19 – animal virologists explain how to find the coronavirus in animals and why humans need to worry

Scientists have been testing captive and wild animals for the coronavirus since the pandemic began. Only a few wild species are known to carry the virus, but many more have been shown to be susceptible.

Christie Mayo, Associate Professor of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology, Colorado State University • conversation
Feb. 17, 2022 ~10 min

Five top tips to consider before getting a canine companion

Dogs can be hugely rewarding pets - but it’s important to choose the right dog and be well prepared before welcoming one into your home.

Claudia Vinke, Assistant Professor in Behavioural Biology, Utrecht University • conversation
Feb. 10, 2022 ~7 min

Dogs can be trained to sniff out COVID-19 – a team of forensic researchers explain the science

Dogs have such sensitive noses that they can be trained to detect the odors of crop pests, endangered species, illegal drugs – and diseases like COVID-19.

Kelvin J. Frank Jr., Forensic Science Professor / Postdoctoral Research Associate, Florida International University • conversation
Feb. 9, 2022 ~8 min


The #BettyWhiteChallenge highlights the growth of animal philanthropy and the role of rescues

Fans of the late actress are calling on Americans to donate $5 or more to animal charities on Jan. 17, 2022, which would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday.

Melissa L. Caldwell, Professor of Anthropology, University of California, Santa Cruz • conversation
Jan. 14, 2022 ~8 min

Researchers Find Dogs Can Distinguish Between Languages

VOA Learning English • voa
Jan. 12, 2022 ~3 min

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