Study Provides Insight into Dogs' Fear of Noises
A recent study provides fresh insight into why dogs fear noise and could improve our understanding of behavioural signs of fear or anxiety.
A recent study provides fresh insight into why dogs fear noise and could improve our understanding of behavioural signs of fear or anxiety.
“We normally get the odd case, particularly over the summer months, when there are more puppies around and when dogs are out and about more. But there is definitely a spike in the number of cases right now”
It is a highly infectious virus which spreads between the canines due to direct and indirect contact with their feces. Puppies which are not vaccinated are at high risk. Owners must get their dogs vaccinated to prevent spread of the virus. The vaccination is extremely effective provided the pups have received the full course of vaccines.
Genetic Mutation That Causes Pompe Disease in Dogs also Responsible for the Same Disease in Humans
Professor Hannes Lohi and his colleagues at the University of Helsinki’s Canine Genetics Research Group have developed a genetic test that can be used to detect Pompe disease.
Professor Hannes Lohi and his colleagues at the University of Helsinki’s Canine Genetics Research Group have developed a genetic test that can be used to detect Pompe disease.
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Human Perspective Might Be Understood By Dogs: Study
Researchers have found that dogs were four times more likely to steal food they had been forbidden, when lights were turned off so humans in the room could not see.
Researchers have found that dogs were four times more likely to steal food they had been forbidden, when lights were turned off so humans in the room could not see.
