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Brain Teaser: Can you solve this puzzle?April 19, 2023Presentation: A 12-year-old male neutered husky presents for decreased appetite.
Are lentils, beans linked to canine heart problems? Researchers exploreApril 17, 2023To investigate the association between ‘pulse’ ingredients typically used in grain-free dog foods (i.e. lentils, beans, peas) and instances of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), U of G researchers conducted a randomized, controlled trial of 28 Siberian huskies.
Do routine, elective gonadectomies really increase dogs' lifespan?April 11, 2023Many studies have reported a consistent association between canines being gonadectomized and longer average lifespan—several months to two years longer in females, and none to over a year longer in males. However, the methodology of these studies should be carefully assessed before accepting that the association between being gonadectomized and lifespan reflects a causal relationship.
Dog bite education, awareness helps minimize surrendersApril 6, 2023Helping owners understand dogs’ behavioral cues can go a long way in promoting peaceful coexistence between people and their canine companions.
Surprise breed dethrones Lab's top spot on AKC's national rankingsMarch 17, 2023For the first time in 31 years, the lovable Labrador retriever has been ousted from its No. 1 position on the American Kennel Club’s (AKC’s) annual breed popularity rankings, representing the most registrations in 2022.
Celeb-backed physical activity challenge supports pets in needMarch 13, 2023An initiative with the dual goal of encouraging physical activity and protecting homeless pets has received a helping hand in the form of celebrity support.
Reducing spread of deadly disease central to reignited dog import billMarch 8, 2023Minimizing the spread of diseases that could be dangerous to both human and animal health is the goal of the recently reignited Healthy Dog Importation Act.
Liquid biopsy aids in early cancer diagnosis, study showsFebruary 22, 2023The addition of a blood draw to canine wellness checks could help in the early detection of more than 30 types of cancer, according to a new clinical validation test by PetDx.
Health data of short-muzzled breeds helps inform personalized careFebruary 21, 2023While it is no secret brachycephalic dogs experience increased health risks as compared to their longer-nosed counterparts, new research from Nationwide confirms anecdotal veterinary evidence is certainly rooted in fact.
