A New Study Shows a Glimpse of What Dogs See

Do you ever wonder what happens in dogs' minds? From there, how can they see the world?

Dogs are man's best friend and one of the most wonderful, protective, and loving pets.

Pet owners extend all their love and care to their pets. Dogs' bonding with their pet owners is unforgettable and a gift for them.

Based on the Journal of Visualized Experiments, the research showed a glimpse of dogs' worlds inside their mind. Dogs were examined in an MRI machine as they watched dog-related content.

MRI, known as magnetic resonance imaging, is considered safe for pets using advanced imaging in veterinary medicine to show the brain's internal structures.

The technique helps provide an accurate diagnosis.

What dogs can see

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Published in ScienceAlert, it showed that dogs depend more on the actions they see than who performs them.

The study recorded the MRI from two awake and unrestrained dogs as they watched  three 30-minute video sessions.

Emory University said that the two dogs that participated in the research are:

• Daisy - A mixed breed that may be with a breed of Boston terrier.
• Bhubo - A mixed breed that may be with a breed of boxer.

The research participants were behaved in the process.

The dogs watched most dog-related content, as such:

• Dogs are seen running around
• Human interaction with dogs
• Humans give dogs pets or treats
• Bikes and scooters on the road
• A walking cat in a house
• Deer crossing
• People who are eating, eating, and hugging

The study revealed that the brain difference between humans and dogs is that the latter is more concerned with the action than who or what they see.

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Moreover, Erin Phillips, the paper's first author, explained that their research could help other researchers apply the same method to generate more insights into what goes on in animals' minds.

Philips is also a research specialist in Bern's Canine Cognitive Neuroscience Lab.

Amazingly, the researchers managed to put the dogs unrestrained.

According to an article published on the Emory University website, the researchers faced the challenge of the right video for the dogs.

As a result, the Emory research assisted the researchers by providing a video recording to a gimbal and selfie stick.

According to psychologist Gregory Berns, dogs can see only in shades of blue and yellow, unlike humans. However, dogs have higher vision receptors for detecting motions. Berns is the first to conduct an MRI test on a fully awake and unrestrained dog.

Berns added that animals are concerned with what happens in their surrounding environments. It is their way to survive by avoiding being eaten.

Dogs have powerful senses. Such an idea can say that dogs are more into the actions around them.

The study  was also conducted to two humans.

Dogs as friends

Many studies support that having dogs as a companion benefits one's health. Here are the reasons why they are treated as friends.

It reduces stress. The companionship of dogs offers love and appreciation to their owners.

Research revealed that playing with dogs can increase oxytocin, which eases anxiety or depression.

Moreover, dogs help you to move or can be your exercise buddy. As you play with dogs, it promotes physical activities.

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