Dog science articles & scientific canine studies allow us to understand dogs better. Read the latest science affecting dog health, dog behaviour & dog nutrition.
Research from the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompass programme now enables owners to predict the remaining life expectancy of their dog from different ages, with results broken down by breed and gender to make these as useful as possible for…
In a world where innovation knows no bounds, there are leaders who forge paths to redefine industries. Meet Shannon Falconer, the mastermind behind BioCraft Pet Nutrition’s revolutionary strides in biotechnology. Her visionary leadership as CEO redefines pet nutrition, showcasing her…
Dog sleeping patterns are important for their health, both physical and mental. It’s not just human sleep patterns that have been affected by COVID-19, dogs are also feeling the strain, resulting in a 250%+ surge of pet sleep related searches.…
For as long as there has been scientific research, dogs have made for one of the most fascinating areas of study. We love dogs and they love us right back (or, do they?). At K9 Magazine we want to connect…
Have you ever seen or owned dogs with different coloured eyes? Ever wondered why it is that some dogs have two different coloured eyes? Wonder no more. Our guide to Heterochromia will give you the answers you’re looking for. Dog’s…
To evaluate the effects of aversive (punishment) and reward-based training methods on companion dog welfare, a study has shown that dogs with no previous training were more affected by the avoidance based cues of rewarding methods and had greater distress…
Every dog owner wonders what their dog is thinking about. Particularly, what does my dog think about me? “Does my dog love me”? “Does he miss me when I’m gone?” It’s a constant source of fascination. Now, thanks to MRI…
The biggest subject at the moment is undoubtedly the COVID-19 pandemic that has, to date, infected 17 million people (confirmed), taking the lives of more than 667,000 people. Numbers that increase daily, sadly. Much is being discussed about the virus’s…
Dogs are awesome, aren't they? And yet just when we think we've got a handle on how brilliant they are, they line up to come to our rescue once more. This time sniffing out Covid-19 in a bid to help save lives.
What do you think your dog would do if he had to choose between rescuing you and eating some treats? The answer - and reasoning behind how most dogs would choose - is surprising.
Do you think there's such a thing as being 'too close' to your dog? A study in Australia has been exploring the subject to see what, if any, impact close relationships with our pets have on our mental health.
If you’ve ever wondered about your own dog’s senses or asked yourself how strong is a dog’s sense of smell? Then you might be interested to learn that a scientific study has discovered just how strong a dog’s nose is…
For decades dog owners have had an inkling that their dog understood the concept of time, but until now there’s been no scientific proof. Now, thanks to a scientific study, we know for sure that dogs do understand time -…
Ever wondered why dogs lick their lips? The scientific answer explains that dogs lick their lips as a way of communicating stress. How scientists learned this lip licking info is fascinating.
The novel coronavirus associated with the disease known as COVID-19 has been dominating the news lately. As you probably know by now, dogs do not naturally spread the virus nor are they widely believed to be susceptible to becoming infected. While…
A new study believes it has found potential and unexpected saviours to depression and suicide in people over 60 in Australia. Pets. The mere presence of a dog, cat, or even birds can be enough to stop some older people…
Every year we seem to learn more about dogs with scientists tapping into their natural instincts. From cancer to bombs, our dogs have the skills and senses to detect and help their best friends, us. Which always leaves us wondering…
Our dogs are our best friends. They listen to our problems and give us a shoulder to cry on without judgement. They make us laugh and give us purpose. In some cases, they also save our lives. This month we…