Linda P. Case's Blog, page 3
April 26, 2023
The Scent of Happiness
Can Dogs Detect the Smell of Human Emotions? A few years ago, I wrote about our neighbor Joe, his new dog, and Joe’s (somewhat ubiquitous) theory that dogs can “smell fear.” At that time, a team of researchers, led by Dr. Daniel Anielo, had just published a study of dogs’ ability to detect human emotions … Continue reading The Scent of Happiness
April 19, 2023
Can We Feed Dogs a Healthful Vegan Diet?
Dog owners who choose to feed a vegetarian or vegan diet may do so for a variety of reasons. These include animal welfare concerns, a desire to reduce the environmental impact of the foods that they select, or beliefs about what constitutes a healthful diet. Some may also prefer foods that are less highly processed … Continue reading Can We Feed Dogs a Healthful Vegan Diet?
April 17, 2023
The Canine Science Symposium
The Science Dog is proud to be a sponsor of the 2023 Canine Science Symposium! May 20 – 21, 2023, San Francisco State University, CA Rated as a Top 10 Animal Behavior and Dog Training Conference of the Year, this is an information-packed two days of dog science you do not want to miss! Attend … Continue reading The Canine Science Symposium
April 11, 2023
What IS the Canine Gut Microbiome, Anyway?
A New Science Dog Courses Webinar Presented by Dr. Stephanie Clark An on-demand webinar for veterinary health professionals, trainers, nutritionists, pet industry professionals and dog owners. Enjoy the opportunity to chat with the presenter and ask questions. Learn about the importance of the gut microbiome for long-term health and how diet may influence gut health. … Continue reading What IS the Canine Gut Microbiome, Anyway?
April 5, 2023
Can We Make Raw Dog Foods Safe?
Minimally-Processed Dog Foods Minimally-processed pet foods are increasing in popularity among dog owners. One sub-category of these foods is raw meat-based diets (aka RMBDs). I have reviewed the current science regarding the safety of these products in previous Science Dog essays (see The Raw Deal and Freeze-dried). In a nutshell, evidence from multiple studies supports … Continue reading Can We Make Raw Dog Foods Safe?
March 20, 2023
Fresh-Cooked Dog Foods
Commercial Hype or Superior Nutrition? By now, I would venture that almost every dog person on the planet has seen the 2023 Superbowl commercial “Forever“, produced by The Farmer’s Dog pet food company. (For the three people who have not yet seen it, here you go. Tip: Have a tissue box handy). This commercial was … Continue reading Fresh-Cooked Dog Foods
March 15, 2023
What Do You Know……
About Canine Communication Signals? Do Dogs Enjoy Hugs? The question of whether or not dogs enjoy being hugged by humans tends to spark a great deal of discussion and controversy. While there are some who state that dogs do not naturally enjoy the intense physical closeness of a hug (and may even perceive hugs as … Continue reading What Do You Know……
March 7, 2023
Do Human-Grade Dog Foods Improve Dogs’ Skin Health?
Human-grade pet foods are becoming increasingly popular. I have written about this category of foods on several occasions and have reviewed recent studies of how these food tend to perform when fed to dogs. What do we currently know? To date, we know a few things about human-grade dog foods: Are there health benefits? We … Continue reading Do Human-Grade Dog Foods Improve Dogs’ Skin Health?
March 3, 2023
Are You Interested in Cats?
New Cat-Centered Offerings from The Science Dog Courses! Fussy Cat: Feeding Our Finicky Feline Friends A Science Dog CORE course that focuses on our other best friend, the domestic cat. Learn why cats cannot be treated or fed as if they are “small dogs’! Students who complete the course receive a personalized Science Dog Courses … Continue reading Are You Interested in Cats?
February 20, 2023
Feeding Outside the Bowl
The Uniqueness of Feline Feeding Behavior A Science Dog Webinar Presented by Dr. Mikel Delgado Cats are dependent on their owners to determine when, what, and how they eat, which can impact their welfare. In this webinar, Dr. Delgado reviews research related to feline feeding behavior, including her recently published work regarding cats’ response to … Continue reading Feeding Outside the Bowl
