Have you ever seen someone sleepwalking before? Sleepwalking is a behavior that occurs when a person is in a deep stage of non-REM sleep. During this time, the body’s muscles are fully relaxed, and people with sleep walking can get up and walk around while remaining asleep. Although it’s not entirely clear why humans sleepwalk, […]

Heartworm disease is a severe and potentially fatal condition that affects dogs. It is caused by a parasitic roundworm known as Dirofilaria immitis, transmitted most dogs through infected mosquito that bites. Once inside the infected dog’s bloodstream, the immature heartworms can grow and migrate to the heart and lungs of infected dog, where they mature […]

You’ve likely heard of kennel cough if you’re a dog owner. Also known as infectious tracheobronchitis, kennel cough is a highly contagious respiratory illness that affects dogs of all ages and breeds.  This infection is caused by a bacteria called Bordetella bronchiseptica, which attacks the lining of a dog’s throat and windpipe, leading to inflammation […]

As humans, we are familiar with Tourette Syndrome (TS), a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. While it affects only about 1% of the population, it is still a well-known condition.  But what about dogs? Can they also suffer from Tourettes?  The short answer is that there is not yet […]

When it comes to dogs, there are a lot of misconceptions about their color vision. One of the most common misunderstandings is that dogs are completely color-blind. This couldn’t be further from the truth. While it’s true that dogs perceive colors differently than humans, dogs are color blind; they cannot differentiate specific colors from altogether. […]