Hiking with your dog can be one of the best ways to explore the outdoors. However, even well-meaning dog owners make mistakes ...

Analysis of drain samples at Vindolanda, the Roman fort close to Hadrian's Wall in northern England, reveal traces of ancient ...

It’s about time we discussed every dog owner’s least favorite ailment: tummy troubles. Vomiting, diarrhea, and supposedly ...

Dogs experience highs and lows just like their owners and their emotions could be influenced by the same genes as humans, new research suggests. For example, the gene called HUNK was found to make ...

Veterinary researchers have confirmed a previously unknown tick-borne infection in dogs, and the discovery is sharpening ...

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Many dog breeds are noted for their personalities and behavioral traits, from the distinctive vocalizations of huskies to the herding of border collies. People have worked to identify the genes ...

Most pet dogs carry a little wolf inside them; tiny snippets of wolf DNA that slipped into dog genomes after domestication. A ...

Popular genetics tests can’t tell you much about your dog’s personality, according to a recent study. A team of geneticists ...

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Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...