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Health

How many kittens can a cat have?

The number of kittens a cat can have is very variable and depends on different factors. Some are genetic.

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Curiosities

Discover the hidden history of your pet with its genealogical tree

Dogs and cats have their own genealogical trees, which provide valuable information about their origins and potential pathologies.

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Curiosities

Everything You Didn’t Know About Cat Claws

Cat claws hide many tricks and secrets, after thousands of years of adaptation to the environment and customs of this species.

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Breeds Curiosities

Coat Genetics in Dogs: Why Do Some Breeds Have Long Hair and Others Are Hairless?

Different dog breeds present an immense variety of coats. From very long hair to being hairless, it all depends on their genetics.

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How Cats See Colors

Cats’ eyes have a number of characteristics that make them different from both human and canine eyes.

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Breeds Health

How long does a Sphynx cat live?

Sphynx cats live on average fewer years than other cats. They require special care to maintain their health at times, not only due to the lack of fur.

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New: Cats Join Genetic Analysis

Koko Genetics adds genetic testing for cats, feline DNA tests, to its catalog of available products for users.

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6 Signs That Your Dog Loves You

Dogs are capable of feeling and expressing an emotion very similar to human love. There are several signs that allow us to detect and recognize it.

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Health

How to Recognize Progressive Retinal Atrophy in Dogs

Progressive retinal atrophy is a group of genetic and hereditary diseases that cause retinal degeneration in dogs and can lead to blindness.

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Breeds

The 6 Most Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds

Pet allergy is one of the most common, due to their proteins, and not all breeds produce it in the same way.

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Health

Hemophilia in Dogs: Poor Inherited Coagulation

Hemophilia is a genetic and hereditary blood disorder. It causes coagulation disorders and is usually linked to the X chromosome.

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Dog DNA, Legislation, and Laws

Based on genetics, there are a series of laws that regulate dogs and their owners, covering everything from pedigrees to potentially dangerous breeds.

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Health

The main diseases of the German Shepherd

The German Shepherd is one of the breeds with the most diseases. Among them are hip dysplasia, glaucoma, skin conditions, and gastrointestinal disorders.

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Breeds

The (Almost) Impossible Mission of Discovering the Breeds of a Mixed-Breed Dog

Knowing the breed of a mixed breed dog from its traits and behavior is an almost impossible task. Even modern genetics faces a challenge in this field.

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Not only dogs adapt: new RapiDri swabs.

We have incorporated new swabs into the kit with the aim of reducing our ecological footprint and making it easier for users to use.

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Canine Genetics and Its Influence on Behavior

Recent studies seem to show that the influence of genetics on dog behavior has been overestimated, especially in the so-called modern breeds.

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Arctic Dogs Reflect Human History

Dogs, like other elements that have surrounded our species, reflect in their own evolution the changes in human societies.

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Health

Dogs and Their Hereditary Diseases

Dogs, just like humans, can have hereditary genetic diseases that are present from birth. There are hundreds of hereditary diseases cataloged in dogs, and their frequency varies among different canine breeds.

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How to Determine a Dog’s Age: Reliable Methods and Myths

Calculating a dog’s age is complicated. Breeds age at different rates, with smaller dogs aging better than larger ones. Interestingly, smaller breeds also mature earlier. Approximations can be made.

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Breeds

Understanding the DNA of Breeds: Pedigree

A pedigree is an official document that records an animal’s genealogy. It certifies the lineage and purity of an animal and demonstrates its breed. It requires knowledge of the animal’s past or a genetic test to verify its genealogy.

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Breeds

How to Identify Your Dog’s Breed

A dog breed is a group of dogs that come from common ancestors and have been selectively bred. They have very similar characteristics in behavior and appearance, and a closed and shared genetic heritage.