Scientists may have found a reason big dogs often live shorter lives. A new study found that larger…
A Canadian study of 746 babies found that exposure to furry pets before and after birth was linked…
A Canadian study of 746 babies found that exposure to furry pets before and after birth was linked…
In 2011, a dog named Kabang jumped in front of a motorcycle heading toward two little girls in the…
In 2011, a dog named Kabang jumped in front of a motorcycle heading toward two little girls in the…
In 2024, 84-year-old Keith Johnson fell outside his remote Washington cabin and could not get up for…
In 2024, 84-year-old Keith Johnson fell outside his remote Washington cabin and could not get up for…
Turnspit dogs were also called kitchen dogs, turn-tykes, or vernepator curs. A 1576 book by…
Turnspit dogs were also called kitchen dogs, turn-tykes, or vernepator curs. A 1576 book by…
Middle Island is so close to the mainland that foxes can cross over at low tide. The penguin colony…
Middle Island is so close to the mainland that foxes can cross over at low tide. The penguin colony…
Researchers trained dogs to smell malaria clues from socks worn by children in The Gambia. In early…
Researchers trained dogs to smell malaria clues from socks worn by children in The Gambia. In early…
Studies suggest dogs can show jealousy-like behavior and may try to get between their owner and…
Studies suggest dogs can show jealousy-like behavior and may try to get between their owner and…
5 Facts About Dogs That Might Surprise You
Dogs are great creatures, not only for their loyalty and companionship but also for their amazing abilities and adaptability,which science keeps discovering. In this post, we get into some fascinating facts showing just how awesome our furry friends can be. 1. Sniffing Is Like a Mental Workout for Dogs When your dog insists on sniffing … Continue reading 5 Facts About Dogs That Might Surprise You
Canine COVID Detectives: Efficient Screening with Scent-Trained Dogs
Dogs adept at detecting scents can be utilized to identify children with COVID-19, providing a more cost-effective and efficient screening method during pandemics. A group of international researchers found that medical alert dogs, trained to detect the presence of the virus, can accurately screen school-aged children. By sniffing the students’ ankles and feet, the dogs demonstrated over 95% accuracy in lab settings when differentiating between positive and negative COVID-19 samples. When deployed in schools, the dogs achieved an 83% accuracy rate in identifying COVID-19 positive children and a 90% accuracy rate for COVID-19 negative children.