Stress may give your pooch a salt-and-pepper' look, say scientists.
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Washington: Dog owners, take note! Stress may give your pooch a ‘salt-and-pepper’ look, say scientists who found that just like us, our canine friends too are susceptible to hair greying due to anxiety.
Researchers from Northern Illinois University (NIU) in the US visited dog parks, dog shows, veterinary clinics and other venues examining 400 dogs and administering dog behaviour questionnaires to their owners.
Results showed that dogs between 1-4 years of age exhibiting higher owner-reported signs of anxiety showed a greater extent of premature muzzle greying than their less anxious dog peers. Increased muzzle greyness also was related to owner-reported symptoms of impulsivity in the dogs.
( Source : PTI )
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