It is no secret that people tend to favor their right or left hand for writing, throwing, eating, and other tasks. The actual number of righties, lefties, and those who are ambidextrous is not clear. Many scientific studies concerning handedness have been unable to determine why some people preferentially use one hand over the other. Researchers … Read more
Humans have enjoyed the many benefits of pine bark extract for centuries. Now dogs can benefit from dietary supplements containing this extract as well. People take pine bark extract for a number of reasons, including circulation problems, cardiovascular concerns, breathing issues, and more. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) supports the use of this ingredient for … Read more
Wild to Domesticated The wild ancestors of today’s domestic cats were solitary creatures. The furry felines in our homes may seem a bit aloof, but they are more social than their early relatives. Exactly when cats became domesticated is not quite clear. We do know that genetically they are still very close to their wild relatives. The … Read more
Have you ever worked somewhere or wished that you worked somewhere that dogs or cats were welcome? An article in the Scientific American states that “60% of Americans own a pet.” This is represented in a cultural push towards pet-friendly work environments. Here at NuVet we love dogs and cats and can easily understand how … Read more
The original purpose of a dog’s tail was for balance. A tail prevented him from tumbling over as he made sharp turns while running and acted as a rudder while swimming. He also used his tail for balance as he walked along narrow structures, climbed, or leaped. The dog still uses his tail for balance. … Read more
Like human babies, puppies use their mouths to explore and learn about their world. And as most people familiar with puppies know, they have very sharp little teeth, which can be quite uncomfortable when they come into contact with human skin. Because they are babies, puppies need to learn that this behavior is not allowed … Read more
Scientists know that dogs and humans are similar in anatomy and physiology, but many are reluctant to believe they share similar traits of emotion and personality. In today’s society, dogs have become regular family members. That means a dog needs to have personality characteristics that fit in well with his owner and other family members. … Read more
It is well known that each new U.S. president begins his term of office with a head of hair that shows no or very little gray. After four years of the stressful job of managing the affairs of our country, his hair is prematurely salt-and-pepper or mostly gray. The gray stress highlights are even more … Read more
At the end of the day, your dog wants nothing more than to spend some quality time with you. As a beloved member of your family, you probably want to make sure that you can include your pet in all of your vacation plans. Don’t leave your best pal home when you head to the … Read more
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we wanted to shine the dog breed spotlight on the Irish wolfhound. The tallest of the dog breeds, the Irish wolfhound is considered a sighthound because of its excellent ability to see its prey. Bred to hunt large game such as elk, deer, boar and even wolves the Irish wolfhound … Read more