They're often considered mortal enemies, but can canines and felines actually be friends? Here's what you should know. They’re fighting like cats and dogs. How often have you heard that phrase to ...

Fluffy, curly, short or stumpy, tails are an adorable feature of our furry friends. But if not for human amusement, why do dogs have tails? A vet explains. Nothing makes me feel quite as happy and ...

Many owners think so, thanks to the “talking buttons” craze on TikTok and Instagram. Scientists are less convinced. Credit...Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari for The New York Times Supported by ...

Does your dog appear to be avoiding you? Paranoid that you may have done something to upset your pup? Pet behavior expert and celebrity dog trainer Travis Brorsen told Newsweek: "People may wonder if ...

Dogs possess an innate ability to read our emotions, offering us comfort in times of grief and sharing in our joys. Naturally, we want to pay it forward, especially when it comes to bids for affection ...

Puppy kisses can be a sweet sign of love from your canine, but only if you don’t think too hard about it – dog’s mouths contain more than 600 different types of bacteria. We certainly don’t walk up to ...

The Sweet Truth Behind Those Wagging Tails If you’ve ever wondered, “Does my dog love me more, or does he just love food?” you’re definitely not alone. Every dog parent has that question at least once ...

Dogs may be man’s best friend, but that doesn't mean we always know what they're trying to tell us. You may have seen your dog staring at you from across the room or right next to you, but you can’t ...

As any dog owner knows, there are a few surefire ways to cue a pup’s wagging tail: arriving home from work, picking up their favorite toy or uttering the word “outside.” But why do dogs wag their tail ...

Plus, how to talk about office cleavage. (Yes, you can talk about it.) Credit...Photo illustration by Margeaux Walter for The New York Times Supported by By Anna Holmes Send questions about the office ...

A miniature dachshund survived in the wild for 529 days. Could your dog? Experts say it depends on these traits. A group of dogs greets their human family on a farm. In late April, a miniature ...