Genetic test could eradicate a type of inherited blindness in dogs | Research inspired by a rescue dog may allow breeders to avoid using canines with progressive retinal atrophy
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Genetic test could eradicate a type of inherited blindness in dogs
Research inspired by a rescue dog may allow breeders to avoid using canines with progressive retinal atrophy
Dogs see a steady decline in quality of life once they hit their expected lifespan. A dog is expected to have a score of 5.95 using a new system, with a score under 5.35 at a higher risk of death. Dogs' quality of life dropped by 0.05 points each month after they reach their expected lifespan.
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How quickly does a dog's quality of life decline in old age?
How quickly does a dog's quality of life decline in old age?
Dogs see a steady decline in quality of life once they hit their expected lifespan, according to international researchers who
Dogs see a steady decline in quality of life once they hit their expected lifespan, according to international researchers who
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Scientists have identified multiple genes associated with obesity in Labradors
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How a Labrador retriever’s genes might affect the dog’s obesity risk
Understanding the genetics of Labrador retriever obesity may help dog owners mitigate their best friend’s weight gain.
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Risk of death in pet dogs increases by nearly 10% on extreme heat days (32°C/90°F) ☀️🐶, with an increased risk of 1% for every degree over 25°C 🌡️.
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A new study found heavy metals in all dog drinking water samples tested across 10 US states, some above safe limits. 🐶💧⚠️ Dogs may help flag risks to human health too. 🩺🌍
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Testing for heavy metals in drinking water collected from Dog Aging Project participants
Author summary Clean and safe drinking water is critical for people and animals alike. Because pet and companion dogs often live in homes with people, they frequently share drinking water sources, which means they can both be affected if that drinking water…
A high-carbohydrate kibble diet 🍚 and a low-carbohydrate raw meat-based diet 🍖 have markedly different effects on dogs’ energy metabolism ⚡, according to a new study carried out by the DogRisk research group at the University of Helsinki. 🐾
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Canine metabolism responds better to fat than carbs, research suggests
A high-carbohydrate kibble diet and a low-carbohydrate raw meat-based diet have markedly different effects on dogs’ energy metabolism, according to a new study carried out by the DogRisk research group at the University of Helsinki.
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Dog testes offer clues to healthy aging and ‘frailty resilience’ in men. Early neutering was linked to worse outcomes. Dogs neutered before age 2 had 16% increase in mortality risk for every small rise in frailty score. Those kept intact for more than about 10 years showed no increased mortality. 🐶💔📈
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New Atlas
Dog testes offer clues to healthy aging and ‘frailty resilience’ in men
A new study of exceptionally long-lived Rottweilers revealed that keeping their testes for longer may help them age more gracefully, offering fresh clues for how hormones shape frailty and resilience in both dogs and humans.
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