Physiology
Understanding Love: What It Means for Pet Owners
A new study from Aalto University, published in Cerebral Cortex, has explored the many forms of love and how our brains process them. From the love we feel for our partners and children to our affection for pets and even…
How Your Dog’s Brain Syncs with Yours: The Science of Connection
For most dog guardians, nothing beats that cute gaze of our dog’s eyes when they are seeking affection, comfort or…
Dogs Can Smell Your Stress: What does this mean for owners?
Recent research from the University of Bristol, published in Scientific Reports, has unveiled insights into how dogs can detect human…
Adolescent Dogs – A Ruff Guide: Part 1
For dogs, adolescence is a critical developmental stage marked by significant changes in behaviour, hormones, and brain structure. These changes…
Labrador Obesity: The Genetic Twist Every Owner Should Know
Recent research from the University of Cambridge has found something that Labrador owners may have long suspected: Labradors can carry…
The impact of crisis on pet caregivers and their animals
In recent years, various studies have been conducted to understand the impact that crises such as domestic violence or environmental…
Hormone Replacement Therapy and the risk to our pets
NOTE: It’s important to acknowledge that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is vital for many individuals, including trans people and those…
Do dogs perceive time and if so – how?
I am often asked whether dogs perceive time, and if so, how do they perceive it? This question has long…
Understanding repetitive behaviours in dogs
Stereotypies are considered to be repetitive movements or sounds that do not vary and seem to have no end goal…
Could DNA traces on dogs be a forensic goldmine?
Whilst dogs have always been human’s best friend, new research suggests they might also be valuable allies in the world…
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