“Large dogs age faster and have shorter lifespans than small dogs due to biological and genetic differences,” explains Yana ...

It’s extremely rare for dogs to live over 20 years–but over 30 years? That’s how old Bobi is said to have been, who was considered the world’s oldest dog until 2024. Although the title was revoked, ...

Pancho, the Dachshund, had a lavish birthday featuring luxury decor, treats, and diva-themed activities. Social media influencers celebrated, calling Pancho and his party “pretty iconic” and ...

People often wonder what their dogs get up to when they’re alone, but Elena Yarsh knows exactly what her rescue dog gets up to all day long—a whole lot of sleeping. Yarsh, 34, rescued Chimney as a ...

The 2019 Haute Dog Howl'oween parade. Photo by Bill Alkofer. Long Beach has been testing a new type of event where adults can walk around in limited public areas with an alcoholic drink in their hand, ...

Mount Saint Vincent University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. Mount Saint Vincent University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. But how common are these ...

Some dogs absolutely adore their toys—to the point that their owners have dubbed them “ball junkies” because of their inability to quit their favorite chewies, stuffies and balls. Now, new research ...

It can be jarring when you feel pain and stiffness on the bottom of your foot that wasn’t there before. But when that pain sticks around and even gets worse, it’s understandable to worry that you ...

We asked scientists from the Dog Aging Project for practical tips to improve your dog’s lifespan—from what to feed them to exactly how often they need a walk. Dog owners take their pets for a swim at ...

Rob Salguero-Gomez receives funding from NERC. I’ve long been fascinated by one of the most stubborn patterns in biology: males and females rarely live the same length of time. In humans, women nearly ...