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Your Dog Doesn't Want Just Your Food — He Wants Your Attention
By Samantha Mathewson published
Your dog may be trying to tell you something. From an inquisitive head tilt to "puppy dog eyes," the expressions of our canine companions may be their attempts to communicate, a new study finds.
Puppies Are 'Likely Source' of Outbreak That Has Sickened Dozens in US
By Rachael Rettner published
The CDC is investigating an outbreak of Campylobacter — a bacteria that causes diarrhea — linked with puppies sold at U.S. pet stores.
African Dogs Vote by Sneezing
By Jen Viegas published
A novel theory holds that these endangered dogs use sneezes to vote on when their packs will move away from resting areas to begin hunting.
Rabbit, Dog, Human: How One Bacterial Infection Spread
By Sara G. Miller published
A woman in Arizona died from an infection called rabbit fever, despite never coming into contact with any rabbits, according to a recent report of the woman's case.
Who's a Blue Boy? Indian Dogs Tinted by Polluted River
By Sara G. Miller published
Dogs of a different color have been spotted roaming the streets of Navi Mumbai in India, according to news reports.
Rare Human Syndrome May Explain Why Dogs are So Friendly
By Nala Rogers published
Dogs and people with Williams syndrome may both owe their sociable personalities to changes in the same genes.
Dog 'Scientist' Sits on Editorial Board of Medical Journals
By Tia Ghose published
A Staffordshire terrier named Ollie has squirmed his way onto the editorial board of seven scientific journals, highlighting the problem with peer review in shoddy journals.
Good Widdle Doggie! Baby Talk Works Only for Puppies
By Kacey Deamer published
Baby talk is for puppies.
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