Research
Can Faecal Transplants Help Manage Anxiety in Dogs with Epilepsy?
Managing behavioural issues such as anxiety and fear in dogs, especially those with epilepsy can be challenging for dog guardians. Research from Duke University, published in Frontiers of Veterinary Science, investigated whether transferring gut bacteria from healthy donors to dogs with…
Cats in Hats: Brain Scans and Cutting-Edge Insights
Understanding the emotions and behaviours of pets has moved beyond observation, assessment and intuition thanks to ground-breaking research in animal…
Empathy Improves Understanding of Human and Dog Emotions
A recent study by Kujala et al. (2024) has taken a closer look at how empathy shapes the human brain’s…
Dogs Can Smell Cancer in Other Dogs: What It Means for Owners
Dogs’ sense of smell has long been celebrated, from sniffing out missing persons to detecting diseases in humans. Now, research…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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