An analysis of 47,355 dogs in the Dog Aging Project found that canines receiving CBD or hemp supplements were initially more aggressive than non-users but showed declines in aggression over time, researchers report. Read On…
The AKC Canine Health Foundation announced the semifinalists for its Canine Health Discovery of the Year Award, an inaugural prize that includes $75,000 in potential research funding and a $10,000 cash award aimed at recognizing breakthroughs in canine health. Read On…
A Texas A&M-led study of 50,000 dogs reports that more than 99% of U.S. dogs exhibited at least one behavior problem, with many issues relatively minor and owners often not recognizing them, researchers said. Read On…
Through student organizations including Puppy Raisers of the University of Delaware (PRoUD), undergraduates in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources care for service‑dog puppies—receiving them at eight weeks and raising them until 12 to 14 months before they move on to professional training. Read On…
A review in Frontiers explains how the canine gut microbiome — the community of microbes living in Canis lupus familiaris — supports metabolism, defends against pathogens and influences immune function, while diet and microbial imbalance are linked to gastrointestinal disease. Read On…
A study of 47,000 animals reported that dogs receiving long-term CBD supplements showed reduced aggression compared with dogs not given CBD, researchers at the University of Tennessee and Arizona State University said. Read On…
A large observational study using data from the Dog Aging Project found that dogs receiving CBD supplements for prolonged periods were initially more aggressive but became less aggressive with continued use, researchers said. Read On…