Next, she wants to
study whether dogs feel empathy with humans.
But nobody had
studied whether dogs could pick up on olfactory cues from humans.
An expert in melanomas, Dr. Armand Cognetta of Tallahassee,
studied whether dogs could detect skin cancer and enlisted the help of a dog trainer.
But nobody had
studied whether dogs could pick up on olfactory cues from humans.
Not exact matches
Building on this
study's findings, ZSL is conducting further research to explore
whether and how climate change impacts on wild
dogs might be mitigated.
And the trouble with extrapolating so much from mouse
studies is that «nobody has actually shown over the long term how long these quote un-quote improvements persist, and we don't know
whether it's broadly improving aspects of aging or it's specific to certain tissues,» said Matt Kaeberlein, a biologist who
studies aging in
dogs and other animal models at the University of Washington.
Of course, the choice of harness is not always straightforward and Peham is quick to recognize the need to extend the group's research, «We should
study guide
dogs for a longer period of time to find out
whether any of the harnesses are associated with long - term problems in the animals.
Mark Blumberg, a psychology professor at the UI and senior author of the
study, says this latest discovery is further evidence that sleep twitches —
whether in
dogs, cats or humans — are connected to brain development, not dreams.
In their present
study, they asked
whether dogs also possess this skill or if this form of numerical competence was lost through domestication.
It is impossible yet to say
whether dogs» behaviour in this and other
studies is evidence
dogs have flexible understanding of another individual's perspective — that they truly understand another individual's mental state — or if their behaviour is hardwired, or even a learned response to seeing the face or eyes of another individual.
Wynne can't say for sure
whether the domestication process happened at multiple villages at different times, or if it happened just once, as indicated by another recent
study that looked at DNA from ancient
dog fossils.
This
study shows that the more interesting information you share about yourself on your online dating profile —
whether it's your favourite band, food or breed of
dog — the more your profile will stand out to your matches!
It is also unknown
whether dogs cleared of mites relapsed after the
study because skin scrapings were not obtained after treatment discontinuation.
It is also unknown
whether dogs cleared of mites relapsed after the
study because skin scrapings were not obtained after the treatment was discontinued.
In January 2016, Dr Dodds announced the very strong results of her pilot
study to determine
whether a half dose distemper / parvovirus vaccine would protect small
dogs against these diseases.
A
study released this month in Applied Animal Behaviour Science finds that environmental factors and even owner characteristics have more to do with
whether or not a
dog will be aggressive than merely breed type.
Regardless, while neither one of these
studies are perfect in their structure, and we still need stronger evidence on
whether training collars actually harm
dogs, why and how they affect pets.
It might also be helpful for
studies regarding joint diseases to evaluate
whether or not there is a correlation between activity levels in neutered and intact
dogs; i.e. do more neutered
dogs participate in
dog sports such as agility and flyball than intact
dogs, increasing the occurrence of joint disease?
While many
studies are giving
dog owners cause for concern when considering
whether or not to neuter their pets, a recent University of Georgia
study has come out with interesting results regarding the lifespan of neutered and intact
dogs.
Additionally, if hormones do play a role in limiting the occurrence of certain cancers, there are no long term
studies that indicate
whether the amount of testosterone which is retained in
dogs which receive Zeuterin (which can vary between
dogs) will decrease their risk for those cancers.
There haven't been enough conclusive
studies researching the effects of turmeric for
dogs to decide
whether it is effective or completely safe.
I have not
studied enough black - coat Boerboels yet to determine
whether black is dominant as in the Lab, or recessive as in the German Shepherd
Dog.
In the Australian
study, while one of the variables tested was
whether or not the
dogs had received vaccinations, they only measured for vaccines done in the previous 6 weeks.
How
dogs responded The
study was done to determine
whether the placebo effect could treat separation anxiety but, unlike with humans, the researchers began by giving
dogs a mild sedative before their owners left.
I've thoroughly reviewed Blackwell's
study and several accompanying papers, have taken an extensive look at all claimed negative consequences of
dog shock collars and
whether there's some good scientific evidence on the pros of using
dog training collars aside from the arguments made by author Steven R Lindsay.
Studies have shown your
dog will still be protected even after exposure to water,
whether your
dog has gone for a swim, has been given a bath or has been in the rain.
If you have questions about your
dog's diagnosis and
whether it qualified for this
study, please contact Teri Dickinson
[email protected]
The origin of such a large number of
dogs is worthy of further research, as this
study did not explore
whether these were free - roaming
dogs or those kept in temporary foster or rescue care.
The purpose of this
study is to determine
whether it is possible to obtain useful bacterial culture samples from prostates in
dogs with prostate cancer and to determine
whether results of these cultures correlate with urine cultures collected directly from the bladder.
Canine research isn't confined to cancer, with
studies around the U.S. focusing on everything from spinal cord injuries to aging to
whether having a pet
dog makes us healthier.
We currently are engaged in a
study to learn
whether noise phobias and other reactivities affect the way
dogs problem solve.
Now, we have a new
study also confirming that most shelter staff have difficulty spotting
whether a
dog is a pit bull or some other breed or mix.
During
studies, she says
dogs seemed to be attentive to other
dogs» attention — not simply which way the
dogs were looking but also
whether they were distracted in play, gazing blankly into the distance or ready to play.
Other
studies have shown that the clinical signs of sneezing and nasal discharge don't correlate with
whether or not the
dog has been cleared of fungus.
Whether slender and elegant, bold and athletic, or floppy and furry, a
dog's trotters are a fascinating
study in anatomy and adaptation.
My office looks like a NASA control room, with screens on all sides flicking through the dozens of webcam feeds I watch daily to monitor the progress of my clients»
dogs —
whether in the United States or in one of several other countries —
studying body language cues, then emailing clients new treatment plan adjustments and encouragement.
In addition, there are no
studies about absorption or
whether glucosamine and chondroitin stay unbroken, or useful when processed into a
dog food.
A recent
study at Berkeley Animal Care Services in California took a look at
whether or not obtaining DNA tests on
dogs in the shelter helped or hindered adoption.
A
study * was conducted on 75
dogs with septic peritonitis to investigate
whether intraop administration of a lidocaine infusion was associated with short - term (48 hours) survival after surgery.
Results of the
study show that
dogs with idiopathic IMPA had similar clinical outcomes and cytological response rate,
whether treated with prednisone or cyclosporine, over a 90 day period.
As our vet said - there are debates about
whether Chondroitin or Glucosamine actually make a difference in joint pain and ease of movement, but a
dog doesn't know about the
studies.
Many factors are involved in deciding when (or
whether) to spay or neuter
dogs with a family history of cancer, especially: Transitional Cell Carcinoma, Hemangiosarcoma, Osteosarcoma, Lymphosarcoma, or Prostatic Adenocarcinoma where the risk of cancer in some breeds in limited
studies appears to be higher if the
dog is spayed or neutered.
A
study published in Biology Letters used a novel but valid test to determine
whether dogs have empathy: contagious yawning.
Prior to arranging the visit, Dr. Friedenberg will discuss with you
whether your
dog is a candidate for the
study, and obtain the necessary medical records from either you or your
dog's regular veterinarian.
«Our
study demonstrated that many confrontational training methods,
whether staring down
dogs, striking them, or intimidating them with physical manipulation, does little to correct improper behavior and can elicit aggressive responses.»
Veterinarian W. Jean Dodds has published her pilot
study evaluation of giving a half - dose of canine distemper and parvovirus to small
dogs to see
whether they develop protective antibody levels in their serum.
Dr. Paul Zak is a neuroeconomist who applied his
studies on human decision - making to cats and
dogs as part of the BBC2 documentary called «Cats v. Dogs», to try to determine whether our canine or feline companions love their humans m
dogs as part of the BBC2 documentary called «Cats v.
Dogs», to try to determine whether our canine or feline companions love their humans m
Dogs», to try to determine
whether our canine or feline companions love their humans more.
Whether people walking with their
dogs would lose more weight after 1 year than people walking alone was assessed in the People and Pets Exercising Together (PPET)
Study.56 Thirty - six pairs of overweight or obese people with an obese pet and 56 overweight or obese people without pets participated in a 1 - year prospective, controlled weight loss study in which people received dietary and physical activity counseling and dogs were fed a calorie - controlled prescription
Study.56 Thirty - six pairs of overweight or obese people with an obese pet and 56 overweight or obese people without pets participated in a 1 - year prospective, controlled weight loss
study in which people received dietary and physical activity counseling and dogs were fed a calorie - controlled prescription
study in which people received dietary and physical activity counseling and
dogs were fed a calorie - controlled prescription diet.
In an ideal world, we'd have
studies to turn to — proving, one way or the other,
whether dogs can contract and transmit the virus.
In a 2008
study, researchers explored
whether dogs could discriminate emotions and context from other
dogs» barks.