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Like Owner, Like Dog: One Third Of US Dogs Are Obese, Cats Also Suffer
Obesity in pets mirrors that
of humans, as do the reasons
-- decreased physical
activity, age, and an
increased caloric intake,
... > full story
Oral Contraceptives Could Work For Dogs, Cats, Pigs, Maybe Even Deer And Coyotes
If you're a land owner and
animals such as coyotes or
wild pigs are driving you
hog wild, help may soon be
on the way to control their
... > full story
Cats' Family Tree Rooted In Fertile Crescent, Study Confirms
The Fertile Crescent of the
Middle East has long been
identified as a "cradle of
civilization" for humans. In
a new genetic study,
... > full story
Vets Focus On Neurological Disorders In Dogs, Humans
Parkinson's disease and
epilepsy strike millions of
people each year. They also
affect countless dogs, and
veterinarians are working to
find ways to treat these and
... > full story
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Computer Learns Dogspeak: Programs Can Classify Dog Barks Better Than Humans, Study Shows
January 19, 2008 — Computer programs may be the most accurate tool for studying acoustic communications amongst animals. New software is able to classify dog barks according to different situations and even identify ... > full story -
Scat Sniffing Dogs Detecting Rare California Carnivores
December 17, 2007 — Scientists found scat sniffing dogs might be the best way to confirm the presence of rare carnivores in forested areas like the Southern Sierra Nevada ... > full story -
Losses Of Long-established Genes Contribute To Human Evolution
December 15, 2007 — While it is well understood that the evolution of new genes leads to adaptations that help species survive, gene loss may also afford a selective advantage. Scientists identified 26 losses of ... > full story -
Mom's Personality Means Survival For Her Squirrel Pups
December 14, 2007 — A recent study indicates that mother squirrels have personalities, and they are essential for the growth rate and survival of her pups. Giving a squirrel a personality test requires an open mind, the ... > full story -
300 Pets May Have Died From Contaminated Pet Food Due To Lethal Combination Of Contaminants
December 13, 2007 — A survey, commissioned by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians has found that more than 300 dogs and cats may have died earlier this year as a result of eating ... > full story -
Dogs Can Classify Complex Photos In Categories Like Humans Do
November 29, 2007 — Like us, our canine friends are able to form abstract concepts. Scientists have shown for the first time that dogs can classify complex color photographs and place them into categories in the same ... > full story -
Similarities In Dog And Human Breast Cancer Pre-malignant Lesions Found
November 16, 2007 — Pre-malignant mammary lesions in dogs and humans display many of the same characteristics, a discovery that could lead to better understanding of breast cancer progression and prevention for people ... > full story -
At The Root Of Nutrient Limitation, Ecosystems Are Not As Different As They Seem
November 15, 2007 — Anyone who has thrown a backyard barbecue knows that hot dogs are inexplicably packaged in different numbers than buns -- eight hot dogs per pack versus 10 hot dog buns. Put in ecological terms, this ... > full story -
How Well Do Dogs See At Night?
November 9, 2007 — Dogs see a lot better than humans do at night. Dogs have many adaptations for low-light vision. A larger pupil lets in more light. The center of the retina has more of the light-sensitive cells ... > full story -
Genetics Of Coat Color In Dogs May Help Explain Human Stress And Weight
October 31, 2007 — A discovery about the genetics of coat color in dogs could help explain why humans come in different weights and vary in our abilities to cope with stress. The protein that determines coat color in ... > full story
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