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If sharing cute animal content is your love language, you’re not alone — you are part of a bigger cultural phenomenon called the cute economy.
How to use TV and other tools to help dogs who suffer from anxiety or spend a lot of time at home alone.
Spending time with therapy dogs is a popular way for students to reduce their stress but new research informs us about how to get the most out of interactions.
Fireworks can be frightening to pets: here’s how to help them stay calm and happy.
Top tips to keep your canine friends safe and happy at Halloween.
Human beings evolved to nurture – and that drive can extend to children who aren’t your own and even to members of other species.
Dogs have long been considered man’s best friend. And in the world of online dating, the presence of a canine companion indicates commitment.
Dogs bite people daily, especially young children. There is concern that disadvantaged families may suffer most. Dog-bite facts remain scarce because prevention has yet to become a policy priority.
Colleges and universities are using therapy dogs as a low-cost way to improve their students’ mental health.
Many of the advice given to humans works for dogs, too.
Talking to your dog really helps. Here’s what else you can do.
How Harare has dealt with its urban canine citizens over the years following independence reflects the competing visions of a modern city.
Robot pets are marketed as substitutes for living animals. Rather, we should use existing technologies to design robots that provide other services, like health care and lifestyle support.
Accidental ingestion of drugs can have detrimental effects on dogs’ health. Education and awareness can help protect pets from consuming opioids and cannabis products.
Early results from several studies have found that pets can pick up COVID-19 from their owner – but they are unlikely to be dangerous as a result.
Highly skilled dogs are hard at work supporting the child victims of crime. Meet the justice facility dogs.
Many Australians are dog owners but feelings run high over the issue of allowing dogs on public transport. Despite polarised opinions, experience overseas shows how concerns can be managed.
Who’s a good doggie? Sniffer dogs might one day be able to screen people for COVID-19 in large crowds. But not when they’re hungry or need a good lie down.
Dogs that have grown used to being around humans all the time might suffer from separation anxiety.
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