Of course, we want our pups to be happy from head to tail, but what does happiness look like in dogs? Dog behavior is complex ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We can deduce this from past studies which have found how oxytocin—the so-called “bonding hormone” spikes in dogs when they gaze ...

From recognizing our emotions to making sense of the world around them, dogs are proving to be even more complex thinkers ...

DEAR PET TALK: How do dogs talk to each other? Zion, Mr. Wironen’s 4th Grade, Reingold School, Fitchburg DEAR ZION: They definitely talk (bark), but also have more ways to communicate with one another ...

Our pets may not be able to communicate with words, but their actions can give us clues on how they feel. So what does it mean if your dog chases its tail? While some reasons are more benign than ...

Editor’s note: This Q&A has been lightly edited. There are many factors that influence a dog’s lifespan. A dog’s breed and size play a significant role. Smaller dogs (like Yorkies) tend to live longer ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When dog owners meet in day-to-day life, it's only natural to ask a few questions, like what's your dog's name? What breed are ...

Dogs tilt their heads to see better. because their big noses block their vision. Humpback whales jump using their peduncle muscle. Spiders shed their old skin to grow bigger. Hippos sweat sunscreen ...

Once the temperature starts steadily dropping, I don’t think about getting my parka and snow boots out of storage — I immediately begin worrying about keeping my dog warm and safe when we go outside.