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Study Sniffs Out Effects of Dogs, Humans on Wildlife
Exploring a protected forest like Umstead State Park in Raleigh with your dog sounds like a relaxing way to enjoy nature. But how much does your visit disturb wildlife? A new camera-trap study of 33...
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What the Nose Knows
They work in airports, at concerts, in schools and on the battlefield, using their sensory powers to fight crime and save lives. A team of researchers at NC State put the olfactory prowess of dogs to a...
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How Dogs Evolved ‘Puppy Dog Eyes’
If you have a dog in your household, you’ve seen it, most likely when you have some tasty food in hand: the pitiful wrinkled brow and big eyes known as the puppy dog look. And if you think your dog is...
View ArticleBartonella Bacteria Found in Hemangiosarcoma Tumors from Dogs
For Immediate Release Tracey Peaketracey_peake@ncsu.edu919-515-6142 Researchers from North Carolina State University have found a very high prevalence of Bartonella bacteria in tumors and tissues –...
View ArticleBartonella rochalimae and Canine Heart Infections
In a recently published paper, NC State researchers looked at 18 dogs infected with a strain of the bacteria Bartonella called Bartonella rochalimae. They documented the health effects of the...
View ArticleSurvey: Barriers, Not Demographics, Affect Willingness to Pursue Veterinary Care
For Immediate Release Tracey Peaketracey_peake@ncsu.edu A survey of dog owners from across the U.S. shows that when it comes to seeking veterinary care for dogs, barriers to access – including a lack...
View ArticleAre COVID-Sniffing Dogs the New Tool in Helping Detect the Virus?
Pandemic protocols and procedures are rapidly evolving as we learn more about getting the spread of COVID-19 under control. One new tool to help us track those infected with COVID-19 may be...
View ArticleCartilage Resurfacing Implant Reduces Pain, Restores Hip Joint Function in Dogs
For Immediate Release Tracey Peaketracey_peake@ncsu.edu A textile-based implant containing cartilage derived from stem cells reduced pain and restored hip joint function to baseline levels in a study...
View ArticleQuantifying Cognitive Decline in Dogs Could Help Humans With Alzheimer’s Disease
For Immediate Release Tracey Peaketracey_peake@ncsu.edu Margaret Gruenmegruen@ncsu.edu Natasha Olbynjolby@ncsu.edu Researchers have found that a suite of complementary tests can quantify changes in...
View ArticleResearchers Identify a New Genetic Culprit in Canine Bladder Cancers
For Immediate Release Tracey Peaketracey_peake@ncsu.edu Matthew Breenmbreen3@ncsu.edu Researchers have identified new genetic mutations linked to a subset of canine bladder cancers. Their findings...
View ArticleA Dog’s Breed Can Affect Pain Sensitivity, But Not Necessarily The Way Your...
For Immediate Release Tracey Peaketracey_peake@ncsu.edu Margaret Gruenmegruen@ncsu.edu Duncan Lascellesdxlascel@ncsu.edu Dog breeds differ in pain sensitivity, but these differences don’t always match...
View ArticleCan Our Dogs Live Longer, Healthier Lives?
We all want our dogs to live long, healthy lives, and to be able to enjoy their time with us to the fullest. For Natasha Olby of NC State’s College of Veterinary Medicine, that means understanding how...
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