Dogs prompt changes in the microbiome, the collection of all microorganisms - including bacteria, fungi and viruses - that ...

Other studies have shown dog owners have differences in their microbiomes, including greater microbial diversity, compared to ...

Playing with a pooch can help our brains concentrate and relax, a family dog can help prevent food allergies in children, and ...

It's no surprise that dogs benefit people's mental health. In a paper published in iScience, researchers point to a reason as ...

A study shows that growing up with a dog may shift body microbes in ways that support calmer moods, social skills, and emotional balance.

Two authors are going viral for cooking restaurant-style meals for their dogs. Joelle Jay and R. A. Young have been cooking ...

Choosing the right dog for a family with young children can make all the difference in creating a safe and happy home. While most dogs can be loving companions with proper training, certain breeds are ...

Using a voice command, a tug of the leash and sometimes just body language, dog handlers in the Albany County Fair Dog Show guided their dogs through a day of a variety of skill tests on Sunday. The ...

Looking for some heartwarming canine shelter success stories? These 15 dogs will have your heart bursting with joy when you hear their incredible tales.

Many dog owners instinctively use a “baby voice” when speaking to their pets, and according to veterinarians this style of communication can actually affect a canine’s emotional bond with their human.

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Branson Bounce, a young puppy who recently came into their care through ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Dozens of local families decided to share some holiday joy by bringing home a dog from the Franklin County & Adoption Center for their Thanksgiving sleepovers. “Anytime a dog ...