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Bark, the New Airline Service for Dogs, Takes Off
It’s become exceedingly difficult to get your dog on a commercial flight, which is why a new, luxurious, albeit quite expensive, chartered air service for pets may be quite appealing to some pooch owners. BARK, which is a company that primarily sells dog food and toys, has officially launched an air travel service for dogs,…
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Small Dogs Vs Big Dogs: Which Are More Unhealthy?
A new study published today is diving deep into how a dog’s size can affect their health. The study found evidence that larger dogs tend to have a higher risk of many health problems and generally shorter lifespans, while also showing that smaller dog breeds can have their own unique health risks as well. The…
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Pet Owners Care More About Their Dogs Than Cats, Study Finds
A survey of pet owners in three countries found that people generally care more about their dogs than cats, but the gap seems to be shrinking.
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The Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster Changed the DNA of Local Dogs
New research shines a light on how the Chernobyl disaster changed the DNA of the dogs that remained in the area. Scientists collected samples from hundreds of free-roaming canines in the exclusion zone and found that they were genetically distinct from dogs elsewhere in the world. The scientists are still exploring the potential long-term health…