Our loyal four-legged companions may soon be valuable frontline health workers after research led by the University of Adelaide found that specially trained dogs can detect positive COVID-19 cases. In a media release on Monday, Dr Anne-Lise Chaber, a senior lecturer in the University of Adelaide’s School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, said that these dogs,…
Petdemic: One of the Pandemic’s Surprise Legacies
During the ongoing pandemic, Australia has seen the greatest surge in pet ownership—with 10 percent more people seeking furry companionship in a time of significant uncertainty and reduced social interaction in the past two years. A recent study by Animal Medicines Australia found it was “the biggest boom Australia has seen” with the number of Australians…
47 Dogs, 14 Puppies Rescued from ‘Inhumane Living Conditions’ Near Outer Banks
By Bailey Aldridge From The Charlotte Observer Dozens of dogs and puppies were rescued from “inhumane” conditions near the North Carolina coast, officials said. The 47 dogs and 14 puppies were found in “unsanitary and inhumane living conditions” at Bentwood Labradors in Moyock, which is in northeastern North Carolina, not far from the state’s Outer…
Yes, Your Dog Can Understand What You’re Saying — to a Point
Humans are unique in their ability to develop sophisticated language abilities. Language allows us to communicate with each other and live in complex societies. It is key to our advanced cognitive abilities and technological prowess. As a developmental psychologist, I have extensively studied the role of language in children’s cognitive development, especially their executive functions…
Police Officer’s Dogs Wait Patiently by Fence Every Day to Greet Their Elderly Neighbor
A Wisconsin police officer has revealed the heartwarming bond her two dogs share with her elderly neighbor, who often meets them across the fence, greets and gives them treats. Officer Amanda West, 28, adopted now-5-year-old Kent, a pit bull/boxer/Rottweiler mix from Paddy’s Paws out of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, in 2016 when he was just 8…
The Well-Behaved Pet: Sit, Stay, Good Pup!
Pet training is all about building a strong relationship. To your dog, you are the pack leader and the center of their universe. With patience and love, your fur baby can be the envy of the dog park. Be Patient Even Sara Carson’s Super Collies from “America’s Got Talent” were once rambunctious puppies; training a…
Que? Dogs’ Brains Can Tell Spanish From Hungarian, Study Finds
BUDAPEST—Dogs can distinguish between languages, researchers in Hungary found, after playing excerpts from the story “The Little Prince” in Spanish and Hungarian to a group of 18 canines and examining how their brains reacted. The study was led by Laura V. Cuaya at Eotvos Lorand University in Budapest, who moved to the city from Mexico…
Dogs’ Brains Can Tell Spanish From Hungarian, Study Finds
BUDAPEST—Dogs can distinguish between languages, researchers in Hungary found, after playing excerpts from the story “The Little Prince” in Spanish and Hungarian to a group of 18 canines and examining how their brains reacted. The study was led by Laura V. Cuaya at Eotvos Lorand University in Budapest, who moved to the city from Mexico…
Photos: Rescued Chinese-Tibetan Mastiffs Are So Big That People Mistake Them for Lions
These massive golden pups are so large that strangers have mistaken them for lions while out on their daily walk, but their owner insists these “gentle giants” think they’re tiny lapdogs. Owners Shaun Kingsnorth, 42, and partner Katrina Springs, 40, from Corby, Northamptonshire, live at home with their two Chinese-Tibetan Mastiffs: 2-year-old Bear and 1-year-old…
Vet Nurse Who Helps Save Animals’ Lives Wins ‘Dogs at Work’ Contest With Hilarious Photo
A New Zealand veterinary nurse who spends her days helping save animals’ lives has won a photo competition with a funny snap of her dogs posing doing the very same thing. Rosie McCarthy, 28, organized the winning photo at her clinic in Hamilton on New Zealand’s North Island with the help of her co-workers, and…
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