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Is CBD Safe for Cats and Dogs?
Although studies are still mixed and products are often inconsistent, many scientists have hope that cannabidiol can help furry patients with arthritis, allergies and anxiety
Is CBD Safe for Cats and Dogs?
Although studies are still mixed and products are often inconsistent, many scientists have hope that cannabidiol can help furry patients with arthritis, allergies and anxiety
Puppy-Dog Eyes in Wild Canines Spark Rethink on Dog Evolution
The eyebrows of the African wild dog have scientists wondering whether other canine species besides domestic dogs can make the irresistible “puppy-dog eyes” expression
Tubby Labradors May Be at the Mercy of Their Genes, Not Just Too Many Treats
One in four Labrador retrievers carries a gene that tricks their brain into thinking they’re starving
What Do Dogs and Cats Dream About?
Pets can’t report their dreams, but scientists have some evidence about what is happening when Sparky and Mittens sleep
Do Animals Cry When They’re Sad?
Humans may be the only animals that weep, but other species appear to tear up for different reasons
Leaving Pet Poop on the Sidewalk Isn’t Only Bad Manners—It’s Hazardous
Signs reminding pet owners to “curb" their dog and scoop their pet’s poop have been joined in some places by posted warnings that pet waste can spread disease
Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tail?
Is your dog’s tail-wagging a side effect of domestication, or did humans select for it?
A Dog Breed’s Size and Face Shape Might Predict How Long It Lives
Traits such as face shape, size and sex help predict a dog breed’s life span
The Internet’s ‘Dog Mom’ Talks about the Science of the Human-Dog Bond
Jen Golbeck, “dog mom” to a group of golden retrievers called the Golden Ratio on social media, talks about the science of the bond between humans and their dogs and all the ways that the canines benefit people
The Surprising Health Benefits of Dog Ownership
Dogs are good for you, science says.
The 6 Most Intriguing Things We Learned about Pet Cats and Dogs This Year
In 2023 we learned that cats really are choosing to ignore humans and that—despite dogs getting all the glory when it comes to retrieving prowess—cats want to play fetch, too
Lost ‘Woolly Dog’ Genetics Highlight Indigenous Science
“Woolly dogs” that were kept by the Coast Salish peoples are now extinct, but researchers were able to see their importance written in the genome of the only known pelt