AKC Dog Registry Recognizes the Mudi, Russian Toy Breeds

VOA Learning English • voa
Jan. 7, 2022 ~3 min

Most dog breeds are highly inbred

The average inbreeding based on genetic analysis across 227 dog breeds was close to 25%, the equivalent of sharing the same genetic material with a sibling.

Trina Wood-UC Davis • futurity
Dec. 7, 2021 ~6 min


Dogs and TV: here's what we know about how they respond

How to use TV and other tools to help dogs who suffer from anxiety or spend a lot of time at home alone.

Jacqueline Boyd, Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Nov. 19, 2021 ~7 min

Microwaves and other small noises really stress out your dog

Fireworks and thunderstorms aren't the only noises that can stress out your dog. Common household noises from vacuums and microwaves can, too.

Amy Quinton-UC Davis • futurity
Nov. 10, 2021 ~4 min

Five ways to help your pets cope with fireworks

Fireworks can be frightening to pets: here’s how to help them stay calm and happy.

Jacqueline Boyd, Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Nov. 2, 2021 ~6 min

Four ways to keep your dog happy at Halloween

Top tips to keep your canine friends safe and happy at Halloween.

Jacqueline Boyd, Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Oct. 29, 2021 ~7 min

New research suggests cat and dog 'moms' and 'dads' really are parenting their pets – here's the evolutionary explanation why

Human beings evolved to nurture – and that drive can extend to children who aren’t your own and even to members of other species.

Shelly Volsche, Clinical Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Boise State University • conversation
Oct. 28, 2021 ~9 min

Implant eases hip pain for dogs with osteoarthritis

An implant that contains cartilage derived from stem cells eases pain and restores function in dogs with moderate osteoarthritis. Can it work for people?

Laura Oleniacz - NC State • futurity
Sept. 17, 2021 ~7 min


Researchers trained mice to control seemingly random bursts of dopamine in their brains, challenging theories of reward and learning

Mouse brains produce random, strong bursts of dopamine and are able to control them. This may challenge many long-held ideas about learning and motivation.

David Kleinfeld, Professor of Physics and Neurobiology, University of California San Diego • conversation
Sept. 2, 2021 ~6 min

Glioblastoma drug for dogs may work for people

A glioblastoma treatment for dogs could be useful in treating the aggressive brain cancer in humans, a new study shows.

Jennifer Gauntt - Texas A&M • futurity
Sept. 1, 2021 ~5 min

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