Flat faces and difficulty breathing: how pet trends have harmed animal health – and what we can we do about it
The genetic mutations responsible for the unusual physical features in animals can also cause great harm.
April 23, 2024 • ~7 min
The genetic mutations responsible for the unusual physical features in animals can also cause great harm.
Pets provide a source of comfort and intimacy for many owners drifting off to sleep. But according to new research, they may also disrupt your ability to fall or stay asleep.
People often think about how it’s good for children to have a pet dog around. But what about the dog?
The signs that remind you to pick up after your pet are not just trying to keep public spaces clean; they’re urging you to help safeguard your community’s health.
New research shows that certain breeds tend to live longer than others, and this could help potential owners decide which companion is best for them.
Dogs might have furry coats, but they can still get cold when the temperature drops.
Dogs have lived with Indigenous Americans since before they came to the continent together 10,000 years ago. A new analysis reveals the lineage of one 1800s ‘woolly dog’ from the Pacific Northwest.
There’s a surprising amount of crossover in what things help human and dog longevity.
Human scent could one day be used as evidence in forensics and as diagnostic information in medicine.
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