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science11 days ago•5 min saved

Ancient kinship: how dogs and cats evolved from a shared carnivore ancestor

Dogs and cats diverged from early carnivoran ancestors about 42.5 million and 30 million years ago, respectively. The first true dog, Hesperocyon, appeared in North America, while the first true cat, Proailurus, arose in Eurasia. Both lineages trace back to miacids, early carnivorans, and all mammals share a Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA) from about 4 billion years ago. Genetically, humans are slightly closer to cats in chromosome arrangement than to dogs.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|

#carnivora #cats #dogs

ai13 days ago•30 min saved

Canine cancer vaccine tale sparks a new AI-backed biotech startup

The Verge reports that Paul Conyngham, who popularized an AI-assisted dog cancer vaccine, has launched Gamgee to commercialize personalized mRNA cancer vaccines for dogs and eventually humans. Backed by Y Combinator and collaborating with Australian universities, Gamgee aims to scale such therapies, but scientists say Rosie’s story is not clearly attributable to AI and the company’s ambitious timelines and costs remain unproven.

via The Verge|

#ai #biotech #dogs

entertainment13 days ago•2 min saved

Mark Consuelos: I’d Stay in a Loveless Marriage to Keep Lena the Dog

On a pre-recorded episode of Live with Kelly and Mark, Mark Consuelos joked he would stay in a loveless marriage to avoid losing their rescue dog Lena, amid a discussion about a Pennsylvania proposal to recognize pets as family in divorce; Lena, adopted in 2021, has become a fixture on the show, which also recalled their late dog Chewie who died in 2025.

via USA Today|

#divorce #dogs #entertainment

animals14 days ago•49 min saved

Snakes top the danger map: snakes are the deadliest animal in 14 states

A World Population Review analysis maps the deadliest animal for each US state, revealing snakes as the single greatest danger in 14 states, whitetail deer in four, rattlesnakes in three, and unusual leaders like dogs in Illinois, coyotes in Minnesota, and black bears in Kentucky.

via Yahoo|

#animals #coyotes #deer

lifestyle15 days ago•47 min saved

Golden Retrievers Turn into Postpartum Cheerleaders for a New Mom

Gamja and Chip, two Golden Retrievers in California, star in a tender Instagram reel showing how they provide emotional support and practical help to a new mom after birth—staying close to the baby, offering comfort, and even delivering a package—as viewers praise the dogs for forming a heartwarming postpartum team.

via Yahoo|

#dogs #emotional-support #golden-retriever

science16 days ago•5 min saved

Dog Brains Read Human Emotions, Distinguishing Happy, Fear, and Anger

Eight dogs scanned with fMRI showed that happy human faces strongly activate the temporal cortex and caudate, while fear, sadness, and anger trigger distinct whole-brain patterns, indicating dogs can differentiate these emotions at the neural level—though they also rely on body language, voice, and scent in real interactions.

via Ars Technica|

#canine #dogs #emotions

science16 days ago•4 min saved

Happy faces light up dogs' brains in new study

A study with 14 dogs in brain scanners found that seeing happy, smiling human faces activates the dogs’ reward-related brain circuitry, suggesting positive expressions have intrinsic value for dogs. The researchers note that dogs can distinguish positive emotions from negative ones, though they don’t differentiate among different negative emotions, and argue that domestication shaped dogs’ social brains. The work reinforces the idea that smiling at dogs can be a rewarding way to communicate with them.

via BBC|

#brain-scans #dog-human-bond #dogs

lifestyle17 days ago•48 min saved

Olivia Leads Lakeside Play with Two Golden Retrievers

Two golden retrievers, Lily and Lady, share a lakeside adventure with their two-year-old sister Olivia, who guides them with pep talks, enforces safety rules (don’t fall in, coyote-guarding duty), helps fetch a stick, and orchestrates chasing ducks before a family hike home, a heartwarming display of Olivia’s maturity and bond with her dogs.

via Yahoo|

#dogs #golden-retriever #lakeside

science18 days ago•11 min saved

Two Nearby Chernobyl Dog Populations Split Genetically, Yet Radiation-Driven Mutations Aren’t the Cause

A study of 302 free-roaming Chernobyl dogs found two genetically distinct groups only 16 kilometers apart; a follow-up investigation found no evidence that radiation exposure increased mutation rates to explain the split, suggesting population history, limited gene flow, or selection as possible drivers.

via Space Daily|

#chernobyl #dogs #genetics

technology21 days ago•8 min saved

CRISPR Beagles: Allergy-Free Pups on the Horizon

Kindred Companion Sciences used CRISPR to knock out the Can f 1 allergen gene in beagles, producing Bailey and Alfie. Edited dogs showed no detectable Can f 1 in saliva or dander, and a skin-prick test on a volunteer who lived with Bailey produced no reaction (non-edited dog samples did). The team used a cloning-like method (somatic cell nuclear transfer) to create the embryos and plans to expand to other breeds and service dogs, though a public timeline and broader safety checks remain ongoing.

via WIRED|

#allergies #biotech #crispr

entertainment24 days ago•9 min saved

Gosling and Mendes Welcome Charlie, Their New Doodle Pup

Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling revealed they’ve welcomed a new dog named Charlie, a brown doodle adopted from California Doodle Rescue; Mendes posted photos on Instagram showing Charlie with their daughters Esmeralda and Amada and their older dog Magic, calling the pup 'we’re in love.'

via E! News|

#adoption #dogs #entertainment

health24 days ago•24 min saved

Beagle’s gummy-worm binge lands vet visit in Australia

A three-year-old beagle named Scooter in Australia was rushed to Animal Emergency Service after scarfing about 2.4 pounds of gummy worms. The pup, who had a sister that also ate candy, was treated with vomiting-inducing meds and expelled most of the treats. While the gummy brand lacked xylitol, vets warned gummies can still cause severe GI upset in dogs, underscoring the dangers of letting pets raid candy stashes.

via New York Post|

#dogs #gummy-worms #health

crime25 days ago•13 min saved

Florida hoarding case rescues 100+ pets from sweltering Stuart home

Authorities rescued more than 100 animals—primarily cats and small dogs—from a Stuart home after a suspected hoarding case, describing the conditions as deplorable with extreme heat and feces-filled cages. The investigation says Gail Giustino, 77, collected pets found on her mail route; some pets were reunited with owners as 108 animals had been taken in by late July. Investigators faced hazardous odors; Giustino was charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty and confinement without sufficient exercise and released on a $50,000 bond. Shelters continue caring for the animals and expect more recoveries and eventual adoptions.

via Fox News|

#animal-hoarding #cats #crime

celebrity-pets25 days ago•6 min saved

Mendes and Gosling Introduce Charlie, Their Adorable Rescue Pup

Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling introduced their new rescue dog Charlie, adopted from California Doodle Rescue, in an Instagram post that also shows Charlie meeting their other dog, Magic. Mendes often shares updates about their dogs, and the couple are parents to daughters Amada Lee and Esmeralda Amada, with Charlie expanding their furry family.

via Just Jared|

#california-doodle-rescue #celebrity-pets #charlie

pets29 days ago•4 min saved

From Bushes to a Forever Home: Penny's Nashville Rescue

In Nashville’s Cedar Hill Park, a stray dog named Penny lived beneath bushes until a couple who spotted her returned with food, earned her trust, and brought her into a safe foster home. After vet visits revealed fleas and ticks and no microchip, they opened adoption applications to find Penny a loving, vetted family, with the adoption fee intended to help ensure she goes to the right forever home.

via DogTime|

#adoption #dogs #fostering