The Science Dog Podcast

Does Your Dog Play with His Food?

Most of us have heard the admonition “Stop playing with your food!” at some point during our childhoods. Although it is rather rare to hear a dog version of this rebuke,

Got Gullet?

Innovative dog chews and treats are all the rage these days. Despite the claims of their sellers, most of these products are new twists on an old theme – taking the parts

Rawhide, Rawhide!

What do we know about the ability of dogs to breakdown different types of rawhide chews? Are there differences among chews and does this matter in terms of the safety of

Clown Fear

The Science Dog examines the emotions of anxiety and fear in dogs and asks the question - "Does petting or speaking softly to your dog when he is fearful comfort him, or

Your Dog's Microbiome: What You Need to Know

The dog’s gut microbiome and its impact on health and disease are of great interest to nutrition researchers today. However, many dog owners are not quite sure what this

Does this Seem (Not) Fishy to You?

What types of omega-3 fatty acids are important in your dog's diet? Do commercial dog foods provide these? This episode of The Science Dog Podcast takes a look at recent

Taste Tests with Your Dog's Food Toys

Learn about a new and innovative test that nutritionists are using to ask dogs what they enjoy most. Listen to a set of easy steps for trying this fun test at home, with

New Facts about Flax

The omega-3 family of fatty acids receives quite a bit of attention these days, and with good reason. We have known for some time that increasing omega-3 fatty acids and

Protein - Are We Feeding Too Much?

Today's episode is about dietary protein. We examine the levels that we see in commercial pet foods, a bit of history regarding protein and health in dogs, and some new r

Wait. You Can Eat That?

In this first Science Dog Podcast episode, we take a look at some recent research that examines the unsavory practice of poop-eating in our canine best friends.