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01/15/2026

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01/15/2026

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01/15/2026

It's ! Ain't no stoppin' 'em!

01/15/2026

When your dog looks into your eyes, something real happens. 🐾❤️

Science backs it up, mutual eye contact between dogs and their humans releases oxytocin, the same bonding hormone that connects parents and babies.

It works both ways. Your dog looks at you, oxytocin rises in you. You soften, feel trust and warmth, and your dog feels it too. The longer that calm gaze lasts, the deeper the bond grows.

Wolves don’t do this. Dogs learned it through domestication, turning a simple look into a powerful act of connection.

So when your dog holds your gaze, it’s not “just a look.”
It’s biology.
It’s trust.
It’s love. 🐶🤎🖤🩶

01/14/2026

Some rock salt also has antifreeze in it. Yes their paws can get cold but be aware of chemical burns from rock salt

His paws aren't frozen. They are burning. 🔥❄️

When you see your dog limping or lifting a paw on a snowy sidewalk, you think: "Oh, his feet are cold!" Think again. He isn't shivering from the cold. He is reacting to pain.

The culprit isn't the ice. It's the SALT.

🔥 1. The Chemical Fire Road salt (especially Calcium Chloride) doesn't just melt ice. It creates an exothermic reaction. The Science: When it touches the moisture on your dog's paw, the salt activates and releases heat (up to 140°F!). Your dog isn't walking on cold snow; he is walking on invisible chemical embers.

🌵 2. Salt in the Wound Salt sucks the moisture out of the paw pads until they crack. Once the skin splits, the chemicals get into the raw flesh. Imagine walking barefoot on coarse salt with paper cuts on your feet. That is what he feels.

👅 3. The Deadly Lick When you get home, he will lick his paws to soothe the burn. He will swallow that toxic chemical cocktail (leading to gastric distress or kidney stress).

The Survival Protocol:

Wax Up: Use paw wax (like Musher's Secret) or booties before going out.

The Plunge: Rinse paws in a bowl of lukewarm water IMMEDIATELY upon returning. Don't wait. Wipes aren't enough; you need to dissolve the salt.

Avoid the Sidewalk: Stick to fresh snow where possible.

It’s not just cold. It’s acid. Protect them. 🐾

01/14/2026

First, no one wants unwanted litters! 🐶 Spay and neuter has saved countless lives, but the issue is more complex than we once thought.

A massive review of 40+ years of veterinary records (over 2 million dogs) revealed something important: neutered dogs, especially spayed females, were more likely to develop hemangiosarcoma, one of the most aggressive canine cancers. Spayed females faced up to a 72% higher risk, while neutered males had a smaller but still measurable increase, mainly for spleen tumors, not heart ones. Even after researchers matched dogs by age and time period, the link stayed strong, showing this isn’t just about early spay/neuter trends but how hormonal shifts can influence other body systems. The takeaway? Each dog’s biology, breed, and hormones matter…and when it comes to lifelong health, one size doesn’t fit all.

These findings remind us that traditional spay/neuter may carry risks, and alternative sterilization techniques, like ovary-sparing spay or vasectomy, should be considered to support long-term health.

PMCID: PMC7155881

01/12/2026

A rare group of so called “genius dogs” can learn new words simply by listening to human conversations, according to new research led by Shany Dror of the Veterinary University in Vienna and Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest.

Researchers found that these dogs can pick up the names of new toys just by overhearing their owners talk about them. Without being directly taught, the dogs learn object labels by listening in on everyday conversations.

In the peer reviewed study, the team identified these pups as “Gifted Word Learner” dogs. Some were able to recognize hundreds of object names, performing at a level similar to 1.5 year old toddlers. Unlike most dogs that mainly respond to commands, these gifted learners naturally develop larger vocabularies.

In two experiments involving 10 dogs, most of the gifted pups learned the names of new toys within minutes. Even when the toys were hidden from view, many of the dogs still correctly identified them by name.

The research builds on the Genius Dog Challenge Research Project, led by Claudia Fugazza and Adam Miklósi at ELTE University, which aims to better understand how dogs learn object names.

So the next time you’re chatting at home, you might want to be careful what you say, your dog could be listening more closely than you think. 🐶🧠💬

References
ABC News - A rare group of 'genius dogs' can learn new words by eavesdropping: Study