Everyone loves to spoil their pet with toys and treats, whether it's an afternoon pick-me-up or a reward for good behavior. Dogs love food rewards for many reasons, mainly because they’re a welcome ...

As a dog owner, you've likely heard about tapeworms. They are tiny parasites that live in your dog's gut. They normally don’t cause serious problems and are easily treated. There are different kinds ...

When my husband and I adopted our first dog, a Labrador retriever mix named Rio, I thought the only dog language was barking. What a revelation to realize barking was just the tip of the iceberg—and ...

New research reveals that people aren’t just imagining it—dogs and their owners share striking similarities, from matching hairstyles to mirrored temperaments. Hope, an Afghan hound, sports the same ...

Donald Trump claims Springfield, Ohio, migrants are eating pets. Local officials say it's not true. Here's what Springfield officials say. The person who recently killed and ate a cat was not from ...

Every year on Aug. 26, National Dog Day is observed to celebrate the love, loyalty and companionship that dogs bring to our lives. Whether they're pets, service animals, police dogs or rescue dogs, ...

Dog owners, it's time to give your pooch some extra cuddles! International Dog Day is held on 26 August every year, created in 2004 by pet lifestyle expert and author Colleen Paige, to bring awareness ...

Over the past couple of decades, dogs have evolved into humans. Well, at least that’s how we think of them now. Some 97 percent of U.S. pet owners consider dogs (or other pets) part of their families.

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A dog named Friday ...

Meera Pal is a Northern California-based writer with a background in journalism and books. She covers pets, real estate, tech, and everything in between. You can follow her on Twitter @Meerakat Kelly ...

A new UC Davis study updates guidelines on when to neuter or spay a dog to avoid health risks. (Claudio Gennari via Flickr CC by 4.0) Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have updated ...