Domestic dogs are among the most diverse mammals on the planet. From the tiny chihuahua to the towering great dane, the ...

From village dogs to toy poodles to mastiffs, dogs come in an astonishing array of shapes, colors and sizes. Today there are ...

In much of the U.S., ticks are nearly unavoidable. While most tick bites are harmless, it's important to know what could ...

You’ve heard of tick-borne Lyme disease, but now a tick bite in New Jersey has been linked to a man’s death after eating red ...

But within a few thousand years, generations of domesticated life had started to become visible in dogs’ bones. The oldest ...

Checking their pets' coats, ears and eyes are a part of these six 'simple' checks that owners can complete from the comfort of their homes.

University of Virginia researchers are identifying the first deadly case of Alpha-gal, the meat allergy linked to tick bites.

Analyses of fossils and ancient genomics reveal how early human populations bred less wolf-like companions, and might have ...

Every dog licks its paws sometimes. It is a normal way to keep them clean. But when the dog licks too much then it could mean ...