A traditional Japanese festival is being adapted for poodles and Pomeranians, amid a booming pet industry and a dearth of children.
Tag: Pets
New Studies of Dog DNA Shed Light on Pets and People
New studies of canine genetics shed light on the diversity of dogs and our longstanding, still-evolving relationship to them.
Her Research Could Improve Training For Service Dogs
“This is a type of science that has an impact that most people could see in their homes,” said Erin Hecht, a canine researcher at Harvard. “Now there’s just no money.”
See How Thailand’s Pets Become Speed Eating Contest Champions
Speed eating contests are part of a growing list of pet-related events in Thailand that also include competitions for skateboarding dogs and felines that look like cows.
How to Protect Your Pets From Pollution
Wildfire smoke, lead paint and other environmental toxins are health hazards for animals, too.
In a Toxic World, Pets Could Be Vital Health Watchdogs
A better understanding of how pollution affects pets could benefit humans and animals alike.
An Italian City Is Considering a Dog Tax for Tourists and Locals
If you want to bring your dog to Bolzano, in northern Italy, it may cost you $1.75 per day. For locals, it’s 100 euros a year.
Grizzlies Were Raiding Montana Farms. Then Came Some Formidable Dogs.
Bears have recently acquired a fondness for the good eating found around grain bins on Montana’s plains. That’s a big problem for humans and grizzlies alike.
Grizzlies Were Raiding Montana Farms. Then Came Some Formidable Dogs.
Bears have recently acquired a fondness for the good eating found around grain bins on Montana’s plains. That’s a big problem for humans and grizzlies alike.
Grizzlies Were Raiding Montana Farms. Then Came Some Formidable Dogs.
Bears have recently acquired a fondness for the good eating found around grain bins on Montana’s plains. That’s a big problem for humans and grizzlies alike.