Many animals have different blood types, with each species having its unique system, such as dogs with over eight blood types and cats with two main types. Blood transfusions in animals require careful matching to avoid adverse reactions, similar to humans. Horses and cows have highly complex ...
But do you know that just like humans, animals also have blood types? Dogs have eight basic blood types, though as many an twelve may exist. And a dog can receive any other dog’s blood for a transfusion if it is the first time. After the first time, it becomes important to check ...
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Shedding is a normal process; you can’t prevent it from happening unless it’s in your dog’s DNA. Just to name a few examples of dogs thatdon’tshed arePoodlesand Shih Tzus. And even so, they lose hair just like us humans do. The frequency and amount of shed hair depend on the...
Before we have an anti-aging drug for humans, we're likely to have one for dogs. Multiple clinical trials are currently underway to test potential anti-aging compounds on dogs, since our best friends have become a popular animal model for human aging. Fido also represents a potentially huge...
"Dogs do not have the range of eye movements that humans do, but they can move their eyes in one direction people can not: backwards! They have a muscle that humans do not, the retractor bulbi, which enables them to retract their eyes back into their sockets—an ability you may be rem...
instructions for care. One surprising thing that can help your Newfie live longer is to brush their teeth regularly. According to some experts this can add years to your dog’s life. Like humans and their teeth, keeping dogs’ teeth healthy can prevent other diseases later on down the road...
Are you battling fleas and ticks? See the warning signs of infestation and the best treatments for dogs, cats, and your home in this slideshow from WebMD.
Although not all of the worms that dogs can get can be transmitted to humans, many can such as hookworms and roundworms. The type of worm your dog has is important, however, as it will determine the symptoms. What do roundworms look like in dog poop? Roundworms appear like long thi...
How Do Dogs Sweat? Dogs sweat very differently to humans who can perspire from most parts of their body. In comparison, dogs can actually only produce sweat in particular areas of their four legged bodies. They also have two types of sweat glands, like us, though they differ greatly. A ...