Hot dogs are a staple in many diets, from backyard barbecues to quick meals on the go. But how much do we really know about what’s inside them? A food analysis company decided to take a closer look ...

It's hardly a surprise to learn Zira is a mixed breed, given that she came from a shelter. A previous study by the National Animal Interest Alliance found that mixed breeds accounted for around 95 ...

Obesity genes that cause dogs to pile on the pounds have been identified, with the same genes associated with obesity in ...

McClellan’s team analyzed the genetics of 241 retrievers by sampling their saliva. They measured each dog’s body fat and ...

DNA My Dog has emerged as the top choice for pet parents seeking the best dog DNA tests of 2025, thanks to its affordability, accuracy, and turnaround times. The DNA My Dog results align best with ...

But despite adopting them several years apart, the couple discovered their two dogs weren't strangers after all. Mirtica first ran a DNA test on Magnolia, the couple's purebred American pit bull ...

It turned out increased obesity risk in Labradors was linked to the same genes and mechanisms that cause obesity in humans. These gene variants were more common in purpose-bred dogs we carefully ...

DNA analysis has confirmed that a skull recovered on August 20, 2024, and a left tibia found on December 12, 2024, belong to ...

Understanding the genetics of Labrador retriever obesity may help dog owners mitigate their best friend’s weight gain.

Human remains brought home four months apart by a dog in east Birmingham are from the same person, authorities said Tuesday. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office used DNA analysis to the link the ...