Despite the popularity of therapy dogs working to support human well-being, little research has examined the impact of these ...

Dogs feel loss in ways that mirror our own grief, and the bond we share with them makes that pain profound. From Hachikō’s ...

A recent study shows that assistance dogs do not only help people with practical tasks, but actively contribute to their care, based on mutual trust and continuous interpretation of each other.

April is National Volunteer Month, and one shelter is looking for more volunteers to help their animals find forever homes.

An unhappy dog doesn't necessarily mean criminal neglect, even if the level of care is below what you would give your own pet ...

A viral video of a Spanish police dog performing CPR went viral for its adorable take on an important procedure. Dogs cannot effectively perform CPR, but can detect medical emergencies before they ...

Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers like this one can inherit a form of Addison's disease, in which the immune system attacks adrenal glands. UC Davis researchers have now identified a gene variant ...

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 ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Using the oldest dog genes studied so far, scientists are finding more evidence that our furry friends have been ...

CPR is an extremely important medical procedure and can help save the life of someone around you. Humans aren’t the only ones being trained in it; however, this post by @pubity shows a Spanish police ...