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Curious Kids: Do cats and dogs lose baby teeth like people do?

The short answer is yes. Like young humans, puppies and kittens have baby teeth. We call them “deciduous” or temporary teeth. Puppies and kittens are born without teeth but have a full set of baby teeth by the time they are two months old. These fall out and are replaced with adult teeth by the […]

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Six tips for looking after your new puppy, according to science

Puppies have the potential to bring enormous benefits to their owners’ lives and can be an asset during uncertain times, including lockdown. That said, caring for a young animal is not without its challenges. With more than one in four puppy buyers during the pandemic admitting it was an impulse decision, there are genuine concerns for the future of […]

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How dogs help keep multiracial neighborhoods socially segregated

Cities in the United States are getting less segregated and, according to a recent national survey, most Americans value the country’s racial diversity. But the demographic integration of a neighborhood doesn’t necessarily mean that neighbors of different races are socializing together. Diverse urban areas remain socially segregated in part because white gentrifiers and long-time residents have differing economic interests. […]

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