//www.koonmotors.com/news/plants_animals/dogs/ Veterinary research and news on dogs as companions, canine health, wolf pack behavior and more. If it is news about dogs, you will find it here! en-us Fri, 08 Sep 2023 08:22:41 EDT Fri, 08 Sep 2023 08:22:41 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/plants_animals/dogs/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907130404.htm An international consortium of scientists is using an unprecedentedly large database of canine DNA to take an unbiased look at how our furry friends evolved into the various breeds we know and love. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:04:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230907130404.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142809.htm A new study found that more than half of people who own dogs expressed some level of canine vaccine hesitancy -- i.e. skepticism about vaccinating their pets against rabies and other diseases. An estimated 45 percent of US households own a dog; according to the survey results, nearly 40 percent of dog owners believe that canine vaccines are unsafe, more than 20 percent believe these vaccines are ineffective, and 30 percent consider them to be medically unnecessary. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:28:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142809.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808181915.htm Scientists studied the behavior of the locusts and how the neurons in their brains responded to appealing and unappealing odors to learn more about how the brain encodes for preferences and how it learns. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 18:19:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808181915.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807133815.htm New study explores the relationship between a canine's facial appearance and how expressive they appear to be when communicating with their human companions. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:38:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807133815.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230726171321.htm In a study of children and adults, both higher age and having had a pet dog were associated with better ability to recognize dog emotions from facial expressions. The findings show that 4-year-olds were less able to recognize aggressive dog expressions than older children and adults. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 17:13:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230726171321.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230718164250.htm Scientists have described an unusual fossil from around 125 million years ago in China that shows a dramatic moment in time when a carnivorous mammal attacked a larger plant-eating dinosaur. The two animals are locked in mortal combat, and it's among the first evidence to show actual predatory behavior by a mammal on a dinosaur. The fossil's presence challenges the view that dinosaurs had few threats from their mammal contemporaries during the Cretaceous, when dinosaurs were the dominant animals. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:42:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230718164250.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712165150.htm Ice Age saber-tooth cats and dire wolves experienced a high incidence of bone disease in their joints, according to new research. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:51:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712165150.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230628201310.htm Dog breeds differ in pain sensitivity, but these differences don't always match up with the beliefs people -- including veterinarians -- hold about breed-specific pain sensitivity. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 20:13:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230628201310.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627225203.htm A new study shows that information from body postures plays a similarly important role for dogs as it does for humans. The results offer new insights into how dogs and humans perceive each other and their environment. They confirm that the temporal lobe plays a central role in social communication and perception. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 22:52:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627225203.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627123033.htm Dogs who slow down physically also slow down mentally, according to a new study. Measuring gait speed in senior dogs could be a simple way to monitor their health and to document decline in their neurological function as they age. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:30:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230627123033.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230622211647.htm A combination of radiotherapy followed by immunotherapy is a promising strategy for the treatment of oral malignant melanomas in dogs. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 21:16:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230622211647.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230621003057.htm Researchers detected elevated PFAS levels in the blood of pet dogs and horses from Gray's Creek, N.C. -- including dogs that only drank bottled water. Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:30:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230621003057.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230613110050.htm Researchers tested a new method of diagnosing sleep-disordered breathing in dogs using a neckband developed for human sleep apnea diagnostics. The study revealed that sleep-disordered breathing is more prevalent among short-snouted dogs than those with longer snouts. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:00:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230613110050.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230608195748.htm The largest survey and data compilation of its kind --- from more than 21,000 dog owners --- has revealed the social determinants that may be tied to healthier aging for people's beloved canine companions. Among them, a measurement of the amount of a dog's social support network proved to have the greatest influence and association on better health outcomes -- 5 times the effect of financial factors, household stability or the age of the owner. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 19:57:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/06/230608195748.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230530125449.htm Genetic analysis shows dingo populations have significantly less dog ancestry than previously thought. Tue, 30 May 2023 12:54:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230530125449.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230427173446.htm Ever since scientists first read the complete genetic codes of creatures like fruit flies and humans more than two decades ago, the field of genomics has promised major leaps forward in understanding basic questions in biology. Two recent articles break new ground by showing how much valuable information can be found in genomes of a single species, such as endangered orcas, or even in the DNA of an individual. That individual is a sled dog named Balto, who has been immortalized in movies and a statue for helping to bring lifesaving diphtheria antitoxin to Nome, Alaska in an epic journey across the Alaskan wilderness in the winter of 1925. With just a snippet of the dog's preserved skin researchers have made great discoveries. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:34:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230427173446.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230330102230.htm In an analysis of over 65,000 infants from Japan, children exposed to pet cats or indoor dogs during fetal development or early infancy tended to have fewer food allergies compared to other children. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:22:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230330102230.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230328145343.htm Data from 124 societies shows that dogs' functions predict their treatment, with closer bonds forming in societies where dogs have multiple roles. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:53:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230328145343.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230327114811.htm In today's pet food market, there are products to match nearly every lifestyle, value system, and price point pet owners demand, including vegan formulations. New research shows at least two human-grade, lightly cooked vegan diets provide adequate nutrition for dogs. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:48:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230327114811.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230323135508.htm Physicists have developed a dynamical model of animal behavior that may explain some mysteries surrounding associative learning going back to Pavlov's dogs. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:55:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230323135508.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230315143836.htm Researchers report abnormalities in functional neural networks of dogs diagnosed with anxiety. The study shows that compared with healthy dogs, those with anxiety exhibit stronger connections between the amygdala and other regions of the anxiety network. The findings might also help reveal how functional connections between anxiety-related regions of the brain are altered in cases of human anxiety disorders. Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:38:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230315143836.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230308201045.htm In the first step toward understanding how dogs -- and perhaps humans -- might adapt to intense environmental pressures such as exposure to radiation, heavy metals, or toxic chemicals, researchers found that two groups of dogs living within the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone showed significant genetic differences between them. The results indicate that these are two distinct populations that rarely interbreed. While earlier studies focused on the effects of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant disaster on various species of wildlife, this is the first investigation into the genetic structure of stray dogs living near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 20:10:45 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230308201045.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230301141405.htm A large Bronze Age debris deposit in Mycenae, Greece provides important data for understanding the history of animal resources at the site, according to a new study. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:14:05 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230301141405.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230301101544.htm A new study focused on defense veterans' mental health has found strong evidence that assistance dogs used in conjunction with traditional therapies provide the most effective treatment outcomes. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 10:15:44 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230301101544.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230227193312.htm Pet and animal-related apps are creating cybersecurity risks to their owners, new research has shown. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:33:12 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230227193312.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230216161936.htm Researchers have confirmed the first cases of canine distemper virus (CDV), which can cause fatal neurological disease, in tigers and leopards in Nepal. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:19:36 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230216161936.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230208191724.htm Simple solutions, such as not leaving out food at night, could help to protect non-human primates in Sub-Saharan Africa -- some of which are already struggling because of threats like climate change and habitat loss. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 19:17:24 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230208191724.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230208191721.htm A study has demonstrated that pet dogs could be trained to sniff out chronic wasting disease, a deadly ailment that affects deer. The proof-of-concept investigation suggests detection dogs could be an asset in the effort to identify, contain, and manage the highly contagious disease. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 19:17:21 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230208191721.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230201195436.htm A new analysis has determined median ages of cancer diagnosis for dogs with different characteristics, providing support for the establishment of cancer screening guidelines that vary according to breed or weight. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:54:36 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230201195436.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230201195426.htm 分析火化骨头碎片从埋葬mounds in Derbyshire, UK, provides the first solid evidence that Vikings crossed the North Sea with horses, dogs and other animals as early as the ninth century AD. Researchers analyzed samples of human and animal remains, finding that they most likely originated from Scandinavia and that they died soon after arrival in Britain. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:54:26 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230201195426.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230201134219.htm The quail could be the unknown reservoir of the Toscana virus (TOSV) and the Sandfly Fever Sicilian virus (SFSV), mosquito-borne pathogens that can infect domestic animals and also cause disease in humans. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:42:19 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230201134219.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230130112405.htm Stem cells have been modified to carry a therapy to treat companion animal patients with late-stage cancer, preserving good quality of life and extending their lives, potentially leading to better understanding of cancer treatments and their use in humans. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:24:05 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230130112405.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230124085344.htm In the age-old battle against mosquitoes, DEET has proven effective at keeping this nemesis at bay, but the repellent is smelly and its protection is short-lived. Now, researchers report that they have designed safe alternatives that have some advantages over DEET, including a nice smell and much longer protection from bites. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 08:53:44 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230124085344.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230117110508.htm Studying wolves at the pack level is important because most previous research has focused on population numbers. This study assessed the effects of human-caused mortality on wolf pack social dynamics, a novel approach of analyzing impacts to species based on their group structure. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 11:05:08 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230117110508.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230106082550.htm This study, conducted from 2015-19 in the Thunder Basin National Grassland, may be the first to specifically examine the multispecies impacts of a wide-scale plague outbreak, which reduced the area covered by prairie dog colonies from nearly 25,000 acres to only about 125 acres in the study area. The 2017 outbreak was followed by abnormally high precipitation in 2018, which caused vegetation to grow quickly and taller without the presence of prairie dogs. The researchers found that the mountain plover, birds that thrive when vegetation is kept shorter by prairie dogs, almost disappeared from the study area, while migrant songbirds such as the lark bunting, which prefer taller vegetation, increased in number. Meanwhile, species including ferruginous hawks, badgers and swift foxes declined dramatically as their prey base crashed. Fri, 06 Jan 2023 08:25:50 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230106082550.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230104231827.htm Researchers have revealed the effects of high pathogenicity avian influenza virus infection on an Ezo red fox and a Japanese raccoon dog, linking their infection to a recorded die-off of crows. Wed, 04 Jan 2023 23:18:27 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230104231827.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221209135605.htm Using new gene mapping methods, researchers have found connections between atopic dermatitis (eczema) in dogs and several regions of the genome. Some of the genes identified coincide with genes linked to similar problems in humans. The filaggrin gene region, for example, which is regarded as the most powerful risk factor for atopic eczema in humans, has now also been linked to this disease in Labrador retrievers. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:56:05 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221209135605.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221208114727.htm From the excitable sheep dog to the aloof Shiba Inu, and all breeds in between, dogs have unique and diverse behavioral traits. By analyzing DNA samples from over 200 dog breeds along with nearly 50,000 pet-owner surveys, researchers have pinpointed many of the genes associated with the behaviors of specific dog breeds. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:47:27 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221208114727.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221207142452.htm Researchers showed participants videos of human, dog, and macaque pairs to determine how well humans assess social interactions. Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:24:52 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221207142452.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221205130705.htm New research suggests that a common parasite associated with cats turns Yellowstone National Park wolves into risk takers, who when infected are much more likely to disperse across the landscape and become pack leaders. Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:07:05 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221205130705.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221128101244.htm Wolf domestication occurred earlier than proposed until now, at least in western Europe. That possibility is raised by the results of the study of the humerus found in the Erralla cave (Gipuzkoa, Spain) in 1985. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:12:44 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221128101244.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221126194800.htm African large carnivores have undergone significant range and population declines over recent decades. Although conservation planning and the management of threatened species requires accurate assessments of population status and monitoring of trends, there is evidence that biodiversity monitoring may not be evenly distributed or occurring where most needed. Sat, 26 Nov 2022 19:48:00 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221126194800.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221110101807.htm A new study showed elevated levels of cat and dog allergens, as well as BDG and endotoxin on simulated phone models. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:18:07 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221110101807.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221104113501.htm New research shows how click chemistry can be used to more efficiently deliver drugs to treat tumors in large dogs with bone cancer -- a process that had previously only been successful in small mice. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:35:01 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221104113501.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221025090458.htm A small study has found that cats may change their behavior when they hear their owner's voice talking in a tone directed to them, the cats, but not when hearing the voice of a stranger or their owner's voice directed at another person. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:04:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221025090458.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221020140621.htm New research shows that black wolves are more likely to survive outbreaks of canine distemper virus (CDV). Yellowstone Natural Park wolves prefer to mate with those of the opposite color in areas where CDV outbreaks happen to improve the fitness of their offspring. CDV outbreaks may explain why black wolves become more common further south in North America. Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:06:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221020140621.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221020130257.htm Researchers used artificial nests to test two methods for reducing the nest predation of vulnerable and endangered ground-nesting birds. The study showed that red foxes can be more easily deceived into not eating bird eggs than raccoon dogs. The methods could be used alongside hunting and offer an alternative, non-lethal solution for creating protection for vulnerable prey. Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:02:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221020130257.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221005141751.htm 研究人员报告,查看、感觉和touching real dogs leads to increasingly higher levels of activity in the prefrontal cortex of the brain. The study shows that this effect persists after the dogs are no longer present, but is reduced when real dogs are replaced with stuffed animals. The findings have implications for animal-assisted clinical therapy. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:17:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221005141751.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220929133419.htm The physiological processes associated with an acute psychological stress response produce changes in human breath and sweat that dogs can detect with an accuracy of 93.75%, according to a new study. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:34:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220929133419.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220929133414.htm A new study highlights specific dog behaviors that dog owners perceive as important for bonding with their pets. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:34:14 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220929133414.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220929133350.htm Dogs can smell stress from human sweat and breath, a new study has found. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:33:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220929133350.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220920100730.htm When it comes to showing affection towards people, many dogs are naturals. Now comes word that the remarkable ability to show attachment behavior toward human caregivers also exists in wolves. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:07:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220920100730.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220915123716.htm Scientists have decoded visual images from a dog's brain, offering a first look at how the canine mind reconstructs what it sees. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:37:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220915123716.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220914102012.htm 新发现的遗传共性和均nces among the most prevalent types of canine soft tissue sarcomas, a common and potentially deadly tumor, could pave the way for more accurate diagnosis and better treatments in the future. Using next-generation sequencing techniques and computation approaches, a team of researchers and veterinarians examined the genetic makeup of the three most common subtypes of the tumor and identified several therapeutic targets that might form the basis of new treatments. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:20:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220914102012.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220913110357.htm A survey of vet clinics finds that the COVID-19 pandemic postponed millions of spay and neuter surgeries for pets, halting decades of progress in reducing pet overpopulation. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:03:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220913110357.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220908100055.htm A hallmark of a truly luxurious meal is a sprinkling of truffle shavings -- the fungal kind, not the chocolate. Nicknamed 'diamonds' of the culinary world, these fanciful fungi are prized for their unique flavor and scent. But newer truffle species are fighting to achieve that same gourmet status. Now, researchers have performed the first full aroma characterization of the Appalachian truffle, unlocking the potential for a new North American 'black diamond.' Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:00:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220908100055.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220830145211.htm PetTrack uses a combination of sensors to give the accurate, real-time indoor location of an animal. Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:52:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220830145211.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220826141748.htm A new study on rubisco, a photosynthetic enzyme thought to be the most abundant protein on the planet, shows that proteins can change their structural arrangement with surprising ease. The findings reveal the possibility that many of the proteins we thought we knew actually exist in other, unknown shapes. Fri, 26 Aug 2022 14:17:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220826141748.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220824152303.htm A new, international study suggests that dog owners who spend more time exercising themselves tend to exercise their dogs more, and more active owners are also more likely to perceive their dog's body weight as being ideal. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 15:23:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220824152303.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220823095527.htm Computer modelling reveals animals rearing up to smell the air is part of an efficient strategy of alternating between sensory techniques for locating the source of a scent. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 09:55:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220823095527.htm