Puppy kisses can be a sweet sign of love from your canine, but only if you don’t think too hard about it – dog’s mouths contain more than 600 different types of bacteria. We certainly don’t walk up to ...

Our pets may not be able to communicate with words, but their actions can give us clues on how they feel. So what does it mean if your dog chases its tail? While some reasons are more benign than ...

Does your dog bark at nothing? Like it’s really late at night, the house is all quiet, and your dog, out of the blue, launches into a barking spree aimed at some random corner of the living room?

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TAMPA BAY, Fla. (BLOOM) – If you’ve ever had a dog suddenly latch onto your leg, a pillow, or even another pet, you’ve probably wondered: Why do dogs hump? While it might seem awkward or even funny, ...

I receive numerous emails asking something like, "Why does my dog hump other dogs?" Sometimes people ask, "Why does my dog hump his water bowl, her favorite toy, or my or other peoples' legs?" or "Why ...

During the past year I've received numerous emails that can be best characterized as requests to "right the wrongs about prevailing myths about dogs and their relationships with us." Among the various ...

Breed Size Impact Large dogs grow at an extreme pace, packing on weight quickly and burning energy nonstop. This constant strain creates cellular damage like running an engine at full speed without ...