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A dozen dogs were trained to lie in an MRI scanner so their grey matter could be monitored as toys were held aloft.

Dogs can understand language, process spoken words like humans, study finds

According to the study, they even process the spoken word in a similar way to humans - and in the same area of the brain.

17 Oct 2018 11:52 AM

Gadget dependence is jeopardizing the important relationships people have with pets, particularly dogs and to a lesser extent house cats.

Smartphone obsession may be making your pet dog sad

Expert says pets are struggling to compete with electronic devices for their owner's attention.

21 Sep 2018 12:29 PM

Most harmful bacteria species, including strains of E. coli and MRSA, were most frequently found in ceramic bowls.

Dog owners face higher risk of E. coli, salmonella; bugs thrive in pets' water bowls

Scientists say they have clear evidence to show dog water bowls can pose rosk of infection to both humans and their pets.

19 Sep 2018 2:08 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why raw diet is healthier for dogs

Some dog owners are choosing ultra-premium fresh and raw diets found in the refrigerated aisle.

26 Aug 2018 10:51 AM

Privileged pooches!

From personal groomers to Instagram accounts and lavish birthday bashes, these pets sure are a pampered lot.

08 Aug 2018 12:25 AM

The trick helps smaller dogs establish their presence without having to directly face competitors (Photo: Pixabay)

Small dogs urinate higher up on lamp posts to look bigger and avoid confrontation

The move may be a way to keep away from any confrontation with larger dogs as such interactions can turn out to be dangerous for them.

06 Aug 2018 5:37 PM

All dogs were dolled up with cute bandanas spelling out phrases like, ‘cutie on duty’, ‘give cuddles pls’ and ‘being cute is a full time job’.

Haven for dog lovers

To help Mumbaikars deal with the never-ending burden of stress, Pawfect Life brings to you the perfect furry, four-legged therapists.

06 Aug 2018 4:15 AM

She has been personally approached numerous times by people who are intimidated into abandoning their pet by landlords and RWAs. (Photo: Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Landlords shut doors on pet owners in city, NCR

She confirms that pet owners face problems while finding a new home because pets are seen as a liability and a source of nuisance.

29 Jul 2018 5:18 AM

Bad dogs die young, many from euthanasia, British study says

The large number of misbehaving dogs that are euthanized also highlights a need for improved behavioral education for veterinarians.

25 Jul 2018 4:07 PM

Pets risk becoming reservoirs of resistant microbes that spill over into their owners with disastrous effects. (Photo: Pixabay)

Experts warn cats and dogs are vectors of superbug diseases. Should we stop owning pets?

Since pets are in such close proximity to many more humans, they're actually more likely to transfer resistant bacteria.

25 Jul 2018 2:30 PM

Dogs have been by the side of humans for tens of thousands of years and they've learned to read our social cues. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's what your dog would do if you were upset

Every dog owner has a story about coming home from a long day, sitting down for a cry and the dog's right there, licking their face.

24 Jul 2018 4:32 PM

Man's best friend could help reduce ADHD symptoms

Here is what a new study has found.

19 Jul 2018 3:59 PM

Amazon poked fun at the early glitches it saw with Prime Day.

Amazon makes fun of its early Prime Day glitches

Early problems sent shoppers to social media to complain after their attempts to click on Prime Day deals returned images of dogs.

18 Jul 2018 3:46 PM

The glitches with Amazon Prime Day have been resolved.

Amazon hopes its Prime Day doesn’t show any more dogs

Shoppers clicking on many Prime Day links after the 3 p.m. ET launch in the US got only images of dogs.

17 Jul 2018 4:31 PM

Alaskan husky helps rescue injured hiker near Anchorage

The dog named Nanook guided the injured woman back to the trail and camped with her overnight.

16 Jul 2018 12:13 PM

Zsa Zsa, an English Bulldog, is hugged by owner Megan Brainard after being announced the winner of the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, Calif., Saturday, June 23, 2018. (Photo: AP)

World's ugliest dog dies weeks after winning title

Zsa Zsa died in her sleep.

11 Jul 2018 7:35 PM

The findings are based on research by an international team of 50 scientists, who looked at the DNA of the remains of 71 ancient dogs and compared these to modern American animals. (Photo: Pixabay)

European canines replaced New World's ancient breeds

Ancient breeds of dogs lived relatively undisturbed until European settlers arrived in about the 15th century.

06 Jul 2018 8:45 PM

The dogs were lying in their own urine and faeces, were fed in the car and were always confined to the car since the owner’s parents refused to allow the animals inside their home.

PETA India rescues two sick, injured pugs trapped in car in Mumbai

Dogs were lying in urine and faeces, were fed in car and always confined to it since owner’s parents refused to allow them inside home.

03 Jul 2018 8:24 PM

Zsa Zsa, the English bulldog, wins World's Ugliest Dog title

Last year’s winner was a 57-kilogram gentle giant named Martha

25 Jun 2018 3:25 PM

A woman poses for a photo in front of a wall mural during the San Francisco gay pride parade in San Francisco, California on June, 24, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

Cute pups show off their 'Pride'

Here are some of the most adorable tweets shared by dog owners.

25 Jun 2018 1:17 PM

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