According to a study recently published in the journal Animal Behaviour, canine companions not only attempt to “help” humans in certain situations,and their actions largely mirror the same responses ...

Why does your dog rush to "help" when you are searching for something, while your cat seems… eh, less concerned? New research suggests that this difference may stem from deep evolutionary roots—and ...

Unseen but all around us, the air we breathe in enclosed spaces is crucial to our health and well-being. Indoor air is not simply outdoor air that has been run through a filter: it has its own ...

Dogs often help humans like toddlers do, while cats tend to stay independent. Researchers say evolution may explain the ...

Researchers believe the difference in how dogs and cats respond to humans needing help are linked to their evolutionary history.

Female dogs prefer the competent person when opening a food container, researchers say. “Dogs are highly sensitive to human behavior, and they evaluate us using both their direct experiences and from ...

Have you ever wondered, "How can I tell if my dog loves me?" Well, pet owners may be onto a little something when they call their dogs our furbabies because in 2013, researchers published a study ...

Do dogs cry? Learn why dogs shed tears or vocalize, what it means, and when it's a concern. Find out how to help if your dog cries.

A global study of 10,000 dogs explores whether pets truly understand and use word buttons to communicate with humans.

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 ...

Regular visits by a therapy dog can aid the healing of people hospitalized for treatment of mental disorders, a new study says. Therapy dogs eased the loneliness and isolation of patients in a ...

A dog’s ears pick up a wider range of sound than human ears, including much higher-pitched frequencies. That extra sensitivity can make loud playback feel harsh, even if it sounds normal to people.