New clues to why some animals live longer
A collaborative study by scientists at the University of California, Riverside, and University of Southern California reports on how a process known as alternative splicing, often described as “editing” the genetic recipe, may help explain why some mammals live far longer than others.
Do Personality Tests Really Work for Free-Ranging Dogs? New Research Says Yes
If you've ever wondered whether a dog's behavior in a structured test actually reflects how they act in real life, you're not alone. Researchers have been grappling with this question for years, and a new study published in iScience brings some reassuring answers—at least for free-ranging dogs.
Most homemade dog diets lack nutrients, Texas A&M study finds
Over the last two decades, homemade diets have seen a rise in popularity among dog owners. However, new research from the Dog Aging Project (DAP) reveals that most homemade diets are missing important nutrients that dogs need to lead healthy lives.
Simparica Trio Proves Highly Effective at Preventing Tapeworm Infection by Eliminating Fleas
When clients ask about the best way to prevent tapeworms in their dogs, the answer has always been straightforward: control fleas. Now, two laboratory studies provide concrete evidence that Simparica Trio® delivers on that promise, preventing Dipylidium caninum infection for a full month through its rapid and sustained flea-killing activity.
Spanish-Speaking Veterinarians Now Have a Validated Tool to Assess Quality of Life in Dogs with Cancer
For veterinarians treating dogs with cancer in Spanish-speaking countries, assessing quality of life has long presented a challenge: while multiple assessment tools exist in English, none had been properly validated for Spanish-speaking populations. A new study published recently changes that, providing the first rigorously validated Spanish version of the Canine Owner-Reported Quality of Life (CORQ) questionnaire.
Researchers confirm new rickettsia species found in dogs
Researchers from North Carolina State University have confirmed that a species of Rickettsia first seen in dogs in 2018 is a new species of bacteria. The new species, dubbed Rickettsia finnyi, is associated with symptoms similar to those of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) in dogs, but has not yet been found in humans.