New Vaccine Prevents Lyme Disease in Dogs
“The yearly Lyme disease vaccine for dogs is very effective and safe, with very minimal side effects,” said Dr. Doug Benner.
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Shelter Dogs Are Saving Lives as Conservationists
“Frankly, it’s the crazy ones,” biologist Pete Coppolillo said, laughing.. “The high-energy ones who will look at you with the Frisbee and say ‘come on, let’s go’ again and again.”
Science Proves It: Dogs Understand Emotions
“We know very well that dogs are very good at tuning into the feelings of their owners, and we know a good dog owner can detect emotional changes in his dog – but we now begin to understand why this can be,” Dr. Andics said.
Border Collie Knows Impressive 1,000 Words
Chaser is a nine-year-old Border Collie who knows 1,000 words, but any dog is potentially capable of reaching toddler-level cognition and development, including learning the basic elements of language.
Left or Right Tail Wags: What Your Dog is Telling You
When dogs saw an otherwise expressionless dog swish to the right, they remained relaxed. But when the tail waved to the left, their heart rates increased and they began looking anxious.