We all know dogs might have long been considered man's best friend, but according to a detailed study, while men may have wanted dogs for hunting and herding livestock, it was women who gave them names and domesticated them. Researchers from the University of Washington conducted a cross-cultural…
February 15, 2024
Consequences of Forced Separation of People From Their Pets
A new study reviewed 27 years of international research and published in the peer-reviewed journal Anthrozoös reveals the psychological and safety risks associated with forced separation of people from their pets in crises like domestic violence and natural disasters. The research highlights the deep emotional bonds between humans and…
February 9, 2024
New Camera System Captures How Animals See Colors in Motion
We've long been fascinated by how animals see the world and researchers and veterinarians have told us that a dog’s vision is quite different from human vision. A look back at our DoggieUK9 Blog story of September 2022, we learned that dogs see the world in fewer hues…
February 4, 2024
Wonder What Your Dog Most Likes to Watch on TV?
Turns out dogs Have favorite things that they like to watch on TV. A new study says the faves are nature documentaries, Lassie or good old Scooby-Doo. A study to evaluate and develop better ways to check canine vision, uses videos to capture dogs attention, even for a…
Welcome to the second month of 2024. There are so many reasons to celebrate and cherish our furry friends and family. Let's continue to make this year their best one yet! Week & Month-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations February 2024 Pet Dental Health Month Dog Training Education Month National Cat…
January 18, 2024
Your Dog’s Size May Affect Their Disease Risk
A new study has found that the average size of your dog’s breed plays a role in which diseases your pet is more apt to develop. It turns out that larger dogs are more prone to a different set of diseases than small dogs are. Previous research has…
Happy New Year & Best Wishes for 2024! It’s that time of year again. We bid farewell to the old and welcome the new. Maybe dream up some resolutions for you and your furry companions too. There are many reasons to celebrate and cherish our four-legged friends. Let's…
CNN Hero of the Year This DoggieUK9 Blog did a special feature over a year ago on Dr Stewart [Link] an amazing Vet in California who specializes in and dedicated his career to providing medical care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness. As CNN Hero of the…
The holidays are all about wonderful food and treats and most pets are thrilled to partake in the indulging, but some foods you might give them could make them sick or worse. Pets, like the rest of us, tend to get more treats at holiday time -- from…
PetSmart Charities has launched an inaugural Pet Hunger Awareness Day that will take place on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, and going forward, occur annually on the last Tuesday of September. With 34 million people in the United States identified as food insecure,2 the issue of hunger trickles down to…