Polar bear encounters with people are rare, but they can happen to people who live in, work in, or visit the Arctic. Here's how to stay safe.

A leading pet nutritionist has warned dog owners they risk harming their pooch this Christmas by feeding them toxic treats.

It's well-known dogs can sense human emotions, but how do they do it? And what are the implications for how we behave around them?

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Research shows what canines really can sense — and how social media and human projection fuel belief in their supernatural abilities.

Jealous dogs seek attention with stubborn antics.

Although wolf-canine interbreeding has been considered extremely rare, the latest research shows that many present-day ...

Thousands of four-legged friends and their humans will attend the 25th annual Super Pet Expo at the New Jersey Convention ...

Human remains found by a family dog in Alabama on four separate occasions were finally identified as belonging to a man who ...

A psychologist friend of mine sent along an article about a recent study in England that demonstrated the link between generosity and happiness. We often hear that gratitude leads to a more positive ...

There’s research suggesting that these four-legged “battle buddies” can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. But ...

The IRS does not count animals as dependents. Instead, the federal government views them as property. Dependents are often ...