Gene diet helps arthritic dogs
Tired of taking your old dog for a drag rather than a walk? Genetic science has come to the rescue of the one in five dogs that suffer from osteoarthritis. |
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First dog epilepsy gene found
Researchers have discovered a gene that may be responsible for a rare form of epilepsy in dogs.
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Fixing spinal injuries in dogs
A technique that helps heal spinal injuries in dogs may lead the way to future methods of preventing paralysis in humans who've suffered spinal damage. |
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Vaccine stops food allergy in dogs
Dogs with allergies to peanuts, milk and wheat experienced sharply fewer reactions after being vaccinated for those specific food allergens, researchers in California report.
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Language clues from dogs
As far as we know, dogs don't say much beyond "woof" and "arf." But a new German study suggests our canine companions have a better idea what we're saying, thanks to an ability to figure out words through context.
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Human disease insight from dogs
A team of American researchers has identified the genetic differences between dozens of purebred dog breeds, setting the stage for a greater understanding of the countless diseases that afflict both man and his best friend. |
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Dogs resemble their owners
When selecting thoroughbred dogs, people tend to pick canines that resemble themselves, according to a University of California, San Diego study.
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Siblings and allergy protection
If you want to protect your child from allergies, consider getting her either a brother or a dog, says a study in the Journal of Clinical Immunology. |
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Bad dogs may be sad dogs
Is your dog bad to the bone? It could be he has a condition called canine compulsive disorder, says an American researcher. |
