If you’ve ever noticed your friend’s tiny Chihuahua still bouncing around well into its teens while your neighbor’s Great Dane started slowing down after just a few years, you’re not imagining things.

Q: Should we neuter Max, our 3-year-old Jack Russell terrier? Our veterinarian described the behavioral benefits of neutering, but those are not an issue for us. Max is healthy and lots of fun, and we ...

Smaller dogs and dogs with longer snouts tend to live longer than larger dogs with flat faces, a new study found, according to The New York Times. The study also found that female dogs live a bit ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- We all love our dogs. But what if we got to love them for much longer than we do now? That's the mission of a veterinary medicine company in San Francisco. For Celine Halioua, ...

Let's set the stage: A 2023 study published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science showed that the average life expectancy for dogs is just over 12.5 years, although that span can vary widely based on a ...

Dogs are beloved companions worldwide, and their lifespan can vary significantly depending on factors like breed, diet, healthcare, and living conditions. Interestingly, some countries have ...