If you believe many of the TV news broadcasts and postings on YouTube then you also believe that dogs often help people spontaneously, and often heroically. There are many reports of dogs pulling ...

In the frenzy that accompanies the Olympic Games, the media fills up with reports and video clips showing some of the remarkable physical performances that human beings are capable of. Most of us are ...

Some dogs seem glued to the screen, while others ignore it completely. But do dogs watch TV in the same way humans do? Many owners have noticed their dog reacting to animals on screen or turning ...

Dogs are more than just loyal companions. They have an extraordinary ability to detect changes in human health that often go unnoticed. From alerting owners to low blood sugar to sensing seizures and ...

What would happen to dogs if humans were wiped off the face of the planet? Some pet owners may wonder whether their furry companions would survive without them. "Many of us who live with a dog ...

How important is dental health to your dog's overall wellbeing and what, if anything, should you be doing to look after your pets' teeth? The short answer is maintaining your pets' oral health is "an ...

A canine health startup called Loyal has now raised more than $250 million to develop drugs that could help dogs—and perhaps one day humans—live longer, healthier lives. The company on February 11 ...

Everyone knows the old adage about dogs being man's best friend, but you may not know that dogs might also be one of man's best hopes to treat age-related illnesses. That's because our canines develop ...

In a 2022 survey of 3,000 U.S. adults, more than one-third of respondents reported that on most days, they feel “completely overwhelmed” by stress. At the same time, a growing body of research is ...

Learn how dogs, cats, and toddlers were tested for spontaneous helping behavior — and why evolution may explain why most dogs tried to help while cats rarely did. You drop something behind the couch.

If you’re on social media, you might’ve seen the amazing videos of dogs pressing word buttons on a soundboard, evidently to communicate with their owners. When Stella, “the world’s first talking dog,” ...