Dogs
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Sorry, Grumpy Cat—Study finds dogs are brainier than cats
The first study to actually count the number of cortical neurons in the brains of a number of carnivores, including cats and dogs, has found that dogs possess significantly more of them than cats. Read MoreNov 29, 2017
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Safe to snuggle with pets while home with a cold or flu, Vanderbilt infectious disease expert says
A comfort, not a hazard. When you are home sick, snuggling up with your dog or cat may feel like just what the doctor ordered. And a Vanderbilt infectious disease doctor, while stopping short of actually prescribing in-home “pet therapy” for colds or… Read MoreJan 13, 2016
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VUMC surgeon and LifeFlight nurse team to serve their community with amazing canines
Dogs experience the world through their noses. With an average of 200 million scent receptors (compared to a measly 5 million in humans), dogs can pick up a scent from a mere handshake and follow trails that are years old. That was good news for the family of Johnny Hahn,… Read MoreFeb 2, 2012