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Latest about Dogs
Genetic quirk in 25% of Labrador retrievers can lead to overeating, obesity
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Scientists have discovered that a genetic mutation in certain breeds of dogs can lead to obesity.
French bulldog puppy spontaneously regrows jaw after surgery in 1st known case of its kind
By Lydia Smith published
Cornell veterinarians discovered a puppy whose jaw they had surgically removed because of a cancerous tumor had regrown it just eight weeks after the operation.
Why do dogs chase their tails?
By Charles Q. Choi published
Why are dogs, especially puppies, in endless pursuit of their tails?
Are dogs smarter than wolves?
By Kiley Price published
Dogs evolved from wolves, but is one smarter than the other?
Why do dogs eat poop?
By Hannah Loss published
Life's Little Mysteries Poop eating is a natural behavior in dogs; although it may disgust humans, it usually poses no threat to your canine's health.
In rare attack, dingo repeatedly bites and holds girl underwater. (Luckily she survived.)
By Sascha Pare published
The 6-year-old girl is in a stable condition following the attack by an untagged male dingo while she was swimming on K'gari, or Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia.
Why do dogs tilt their heads?
By Charles Q. Choi published
Dogs commonly tilt their heads, but is it a sign of intelligence, or does it mean something else entirely?
Could dogs survive without humans?
By Patrick Pester published
If humans suddenly disappeared and our pets had to fend for themselves, could dogs survive in a world without people?
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