It sounds like a barking idea but it also gives you paws for thought. A Christmas carol service for dogs was held in Dublin’s Christ Church Cathedral today – but they’re not just any mutts off the street. The Peata Carol Service saw ‘therapy dog...

If man's best friend misbehaves, pet owners would like to think their dogs experience a little bit of guilt. But a new study shows that they do not feel guilt at all. This is sparking controversy among dog owners. Some insist that their belove...

Up to 20,000 dogs were trained for frontline duties during World War One, newly uncovered records have shown. The canines carried aid to the wounded, took messages between the lines and sniffed out out enemy soldiers. Their roles were deemed so i...

The DSPCA has urged the public to beware of internet puppy traders in the run up to Christmas with over 35 per cent of dogs re-homed in the past twelve months being pedigree. At the launch of its ‘Adopt a pet, don’t buy’ campaign yesterday, the...

First there was Band Aid with “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” Then came USA for Africa with “We Are the World.” And now, the dogs are having their day. In a public-service ad that simultaneously highlights the adorableness of dogs and the come...

One man’s Yorkie is reaping the benefits of Obamacare after the Colorado healthcare exchange processed and approved an application in the dog’s name by accident. After he called Connect for Health Colorado to enroll himself, Shane Smith says ...

// Is your dog losing weight for no apparent reason such as a diet change or increased physical activity? Sometimes an animal can be encompassed by a condition that causes them to lose weight unintentionally. This is especially unhealthy for ...

// We all know that humans can get depressed, but did you know that depression in dogs is just as real? It can happen because of a change in their life, aging or an underlying medical condition. Learn to spot the signs of depression so you can...

// Canine coronavirus infection (CCV) sounds intimidating, as well it should be, because it is a highly contagious disease that can be found in dogs all over the world. It is specific to dogs and replicates itself inside the small intestine. ...

// We don't always think about dogs being allergic to anything because so many humans are allergic to dogs! However, it is common for dogs to have allergies to certain substances, and it is important to keep a look out for symptoms. The most ...

// Believe it or not, around 20% of the dog behaviour issues are shown as elimination problems. That's lots of people having problems with their dog's peeing and defecation behavior. Being the dog's owner, modifying these behaviours ought to ...

// At some point or another, your dog will have a worm problem. Whether it's as a puppy (which is most common) or as an adult dog, immediate treatment is vital to stop further infestation and the development of other illnesses. The usual inte...

// Dogs and puppies for sale is not just an emotional undertaking if you are in the market to get a dog or a puppy, but also one that has many pitfalls for the unsuspecting and uninformed buyer. First of all, unless you are in the market for ...