Dogs use full-body shakes to take care of their fur or release stress, and these shake-off moments often happen after play or ...

Dogs are experts at hiding pain, which means even attentive owners can miss the signs that something is wrong.

Most cat owners are familiar with the funny head shake their pets do, often after eating, drinking or enjoying a nice cheek scratch ‪—‬ they flick their head back and forth a mile a minute. Dogs and ...

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 ...

The largest-ever study of dog behavior, tracking more than 47,000 pets, reveals how breed, size, sex, and age shape canine traits. It provides insights that could help identify early signs of illness ...