Dog news, features and articles
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Dogs Might Be More Rational Than HumansLaurie Santos, a cognitive psychologist at Yale, demonstrates how dogs can sometimes be more rational than humans.
By Yasemin Saplakoglu Published
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Here's When Puppies Are Most Adorable, According to ScienceThere's no debating it: Puppies are adorable. But is there an age when they reach "peak" cuteness?
By Rachael Rettner Published
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A Woman Needed a New Hip Replacement Because of … a Dog ScratchFor one woman in the U.K., a dog scratch turned into a much bigger ordeal than she could've expected.
By Cari Nierenberg Published
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Strange Infection Strikes Wisconsin Dog Shelter: What Is 'Strep Zoo'?Two dogs at a Wisconsin animal shelter recently tested positive for "strep zoo," a potentially lethal respiratory infection in animals.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Humans Cared for Sick Puppies Long Ago, Ancient Burial ShowsAncient people likely cared for a sick, domesticated pup for weeks on end before it died about 14,000 years ago during the Paleolithic era, a new study finds.
By Laura Geggel Published
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Are Dogs More Likely To Bite You If You're Anxious?If you regularly feel anxious, you might be the perfect candidate for a dog bite.
By Brandon Specktor Published
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Killer Color: Dog's Life Endangered by Human Hair DyeA dog suffered life-threatening injuries after its fur was colored with human hair dye.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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A Nose for Loot? Dogs Training to Sniff Out Stolen ArtifactsScientists are hoping the canines can use their noses to find smuggled antiquities and the associated tomb raiders.
By Owen Jarus Published
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If Dogs Can Smell Cancer, Why Don't They Screen People?By Laura Geggel Published
