Dogs might be man’s best friend all year long, but on one special day in Nepal, they get put on pedestals — literally. Tihar is a five-day Hindu festival of lights held every year in Nepal and parts of India that celebrates the intimate relationship among people, gods, and animals, namely dogs, crows, and cows….
Tapeworms in dogs are often diagnosed through the examination of a dog’s fecal matter. Several different types of tapeworms can be found in infected canines, and treatment will depend on the tapeworm type. The treatment to get rid of tapeworms is medication aimed specifically at the type of tapeworm infecting the dog. Dogs infected with tapeworms typically…
Dog pajamas are sleepwear for canines. Pet owners may wish to purchase these articles of clothing for decorative or comfort purposes. As such, choosing the right types of dog pajamas will depend on these considerations. Decorative offerings can include anything from personalized sleepwear to festive holiday-themed pajamas. If comfort is the primary considerations, pajamas made…
A pet owner and a groomer both can use a good dog hair dryer. Choosing the best one depends on several factors, including price, the temperament of your dog or dogs and the ease of use. Using a dog hair dryer is easy after the dog gets used to the noise and the airflow. Professional…
When selecting dog clippers, there are a number of considerations that play a role in making the best choice. Perhaps the most significant factor is what kind of dog you have. Other major aspects include what type of clippers will best accomplish your goals and the amount of money you want to spend. There are…
Today’s high-resolution digital TVs have vastly improved entertainment for humans around the world, producing sharper, more vivid images with far more frames per second and faster refresh rates. And there’s an added plus for dog lovers, too — now your pup can actually see what’s on TV. The analog TV sets of the past were…
Dogs can get jealous when their owner pay attention to another dog, according to scientific research published on PLOS One in 2014. The study observed the behavior of several dogs as their owners focused attention on three different objects: talking sweetly to a stuffed-toy dog that could make sounds and move its tail, a jack-o-lantern…
Dog owners like to think that their animals actually exhibit guilt when they’ve done something wrong and are confronted with the evidence. However, researchers say that dogs don’t have the capacity to feel guilt or shame, even though people might think they look guilty or ashamed. Many studies have shown that canine brains aren’t capable…
Humans and dogs have been living together for a very long time, ever since dogs became the first domesticated animals around 15,000 years ago. Today, both populations are exploding, and the number of stray dogs has become increasingly problematic. Scientists estimate that there are 300 million stray dogs on the planet. Remarkably, these strays know…
Many are familiar with the Chinese policy adopted in 1979, which prevented families from having more than one child. According to the Chinese government, that policy prevented 400 million births. In 2015, the Communist Party of China relaxed the restrictions slightly and changed the law to allow two children per family. Few are aware however…