The Common Wisdom about Dog Nipples Is Wrong
Young mammals need to eat, and there’s not one way to do it
Stories by Julie Hecht
Your Summer Animal Reads
Get em’ while they’re hot
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How to Use a Spray Bottle with Your Dog or Cat [Video]
A new look at the role of spray bottles in training
What 5 Liters of Spit Can Reveal about Dog Welfare
Researchers take a much needed look at salivary cortisol in dogs
Tail Docking and Ear Cropping Affect Dogs, and Not Just Physically
Study finds these elective surgeries influence perceptions of dog personality
Do Dogs Get the Point?
You point, (most) dogs follow. Who cares?
Cats Would Like You to Know They Are Open to Training
Cat training is on the rise, and it’s a good thing
The History of Science in Animal Shelters
Like Darwin going to the Galápagos, everywhere you look in animal shelters, there are questions to pose
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Second Chance Dogs: Part Love, Part Learning [Video]
When innovative techniques and fearful dogs meet, wonderful things happen. Watch the ASPCA's Second Chance Dogs, Saturday, April 16 on Animal Planet
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The Science of Animal Shelters: An Inspirational Series [Video]
Two upcoming shows highlight extraordinary developments in animal welfare. First up, the ASPCA's Second Chance Dogs, Saturday, April 16 on Animal Planet
Who's Better at Sneaking Around: Dogs or Teenagers?
When and how do dogs sneak around?
Why the Long Look, Dog?
Yes, that dog is staring at you because he wants your sandwich, but there’s more to a dog’s long gaze than that — it can tell us how they understand emotions.
Countdown to the Canine Science Forum
The deadline is real. Submit abstracts by March 10.
The Art of Dog
Science needs artists. Check out the #SciArt Tweet Storm, and see for yourself.
Does My Dog Love Me?
If there's any day where it's okay to talk about dog love, today is that day. Do dogs love us? How would we know?
Do Dogs Know Other Dogs Are Dogs?
This is not a philosophical riddle. Despite their highly variable appearance, dogs can recognize one another by sight alone
The Best Books for Cat Lovers
Something for every type of cat lover on your list.
The Best Books for Dog Lovers
Something for every type of dog lover on your list.
Where to Fall on the Cats vs. Cucumbers Debate
A balanced look at the cats vs. cucumbers craze.
Be a Cat Researcher
Try these five citizen science projects focused on cats
