The "multiply by 7" rule for dog-to-human years has been replaced after scientists discovered dogs age faster than previously ...

Scientists are beginning to trace a surprising link between the genes that shape dog behavior and the biology that underpins human mood and social traits. Instead of treating canine affection and ...

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A long-shared history links humans and dogs, a relationship that began more than 15,000 years ago when early wolves sought food and shelter near human settlements and gradually adapted to life ...

For many years, pet enthusiasts have been actively arguing about one thing: Do dogs understand humans better than cats?

Mitral regurgitation is the most prevalent valvular heart disease in humans. It's also common among dogs, especially older ...

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There is a large amount of behavioral evidence which suggests that dogs are quite good at reading human emotions (click here, here, or here for examples). However a new study extends our knowledge ...