By Kylie M. Cairns, Research Fellow in Canid and Wildlife Genomics, UNSW Sydney and Melanie Fillios, Professor, Department of Archaeology and Palaeoanthropology, University of New England From village dogs to toy poodles to mastiffs, dogs come in an astonishing array of shapes, colours and sizes. Today there are estimated to be about 700 million dogs […]
Research Confirms Clay Can Naturally Protect Us From Toxins
By Courtney Price, VMBS Marketing & Communications Texas A&M University | Vet Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, October 2, 2025 — From microplastics to heavy metals and forever chemicals, people are more aware than ever of the potential dangers lurking in food, water, and household items. But thanks to researchers at the Texas A&M College of […]
Dog Deaths Climb with Climate Change Heatwaves
By Tom Melville New UNSW-led research confirms man’s best friend is at risk from human-induced climate change.
Research Reveals New Winners for Biggest and Smallest Brains
New research conducted by Size Graf sheds light on the animals with largest and smallest brain size across the various vertebrate classes. The results indicate that the Ostrich does not have the largest brain size among birds, and Bony-eared Assfish does not have the smallest brain-body mass ratio across vertebrates.
Study: Odds of Aggression in Dogs Increased by Size, Breed and Fear
We all know the most important things that determine the level of aggression in a dog is how they’re raised, trained and cared for. That said, a large study of over 9000 dogs has determined aggression towards humans can have multiple reasons behind it. Many previous studies have arrived at similar conclusions, but not all […]
Importing Dogs to Canada: New Rules for Commercial Puppy Imports
OTTAWA, ON, May 4, 2021 /CNW/ – Following a review of existing import requirements, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is implementing changes for commercial dogs under 8 months of age that are imported for breeding and resale end uses (which includes adoption) to improve compliance with humane transport and animal health requirements.
Natural and Eco-Friendly Pet Care Products are Popular with Pet Parents
ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — When most consumers think about natural, eco-friendly, and ethically sourced products in the pet market, pet food is often the first category that comes to mind. However, many pet owners look for these same features in all the products they purchase for their pets,
Best and Worst Vacation Spots for Pets in the USA
Pets are family members, so it’s only natural that we want to bring them with us on family vacations. To ensure their health and well-being, we need to do some research into the pet-friendly amenities available at our destination. We should know if there are pet-friendly hotels & restaurants, dog parks, dog-friendly hiking trails, pet […]
Please Pardon the Mess, We’re Doing Site Renovations!
It’s time to update our website to a more modern and user-friendly design. We’ll continue to bring you natural pet care information in this new format. We appreciate your patience as we update images, formatting, and so on. Everything should be in place by next week. Get ready for a bigger, better experience when you […]
Americans Urged to Set a Humane Table for the Holidays
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Thanksgiving is the quintessential American holiday – one that celebrates American traditions, family togetherness and gratitude for the unparalleled bounty of our great nation.