Recessive gene linked to breed-specific hearing loss identifiedMarch 9, 2022Prevalence of hearing loss in Rhodesian Ridgebacks may soon be reduced, thanks to a new genetic discovery.
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Revisiting the world of canine raw dietsMarch 1, 2022Proponents of raw diets offer varied theoretical arguments for why they should be healthier than commercial cooked foods.
Core strength can ease risk of CCLR in agility dogsFebruary 18, 2022Breed, core strength, and physical activity participation all play a part in an agility dog’s susceptibility to the most common type of canine knee injury.
Dogs, kids, and cancer: How dogs are helpingFebruary 18, 2022When it comes to kids, dogs are getting involved in healthcare. Specifically, they are playing a big role in helping pediatric oncologists battle osteosarcoma.Â
Treating mandibular symphyseal separationFebruary 17, 2022Mandibular symphyseal separation in dogs and cats usually occurs secondary to trauma. Typically these include being hit by car, falling from a height, fighting another dog or cat, or some form of blunt force trauma.
Genes, environment, and DNA sequenceFebruary 8, 2022One of the most interesting and significant shifts in biomedical science has been the change in our understanding of how genes are influenced by environment, and even how such influences can be inherited without changes to the DNA sequence of our chromosomes.
What does the evidence say about feline fitness and dog aerobics?February 1, 2022From the perspective of basic physiologic principles, there is no reason dogs should not benefit from exercise just as humans and other animals do.
Pet-sound decoder, dog-breath modifier selected for Purina programJanuary 28, 2022Five emerging companies were awarded $10,000 and selected to attend a business accelerator boot camp as part of Purina’s Pet Care Innovation Prize program.
Canine lymphoma tablets OKed by FDAJanuary 13, 2022Dogs diagnosed with lymphoma can now benefit from newly approved treatment.
Helping humans understand their dogsDecember 29, 2021How many times has a pet parent looked at you, perhaps with pleading eyes, and asked, “What’s going on inside my dog’s head?”
