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Acoustic Features of Dog Barks Predict Annoyance Levels in Humans
August 25th 2016A recent study explored the relationship between acoustic parameters of dog barks and annoyance levels of human listeners and found that acoustic features that evolved as useful vocal signals may be the most irritating to humans.
Labrador Retrievers Are More Prone to Obesity Than Other Breeds
August 24th 2016A recent study has shown that a gene mutation associated with weight and food motivation has been found specifically in Labrador and flat coat retrievers, occurring even more frequently in Labradors who are used as assistance dogs.
Review of Endoscopic Gastrointestinal Tract Biopsy in Dogs and Cats
August 23rd 2016A recent review article discusses indications for endoscopic biopsy of the gastrointestinal tract, techniques and instruments for specimen collection, and recommendations to ensure the best diagnostic results in cats and dogs with gastrointestinal disease.