Both swine flu and bird flu created a stir in recent years. Now, a new threat may be on the horizon. A new study demonstrates that the influenza virus can jump from pigs to canines. Usually, influenza pandemics are sparked when a virus jumps from...

He’s only 6 years old, but Roman McConn has already helped save more than 1,000 dogs from kill shelters. He and his mom, Jennifer McConn, started the project in Texas when they lived there in 2016. His mom says the family’s dog inspired her to he...

A pervert who had sex with his two dogs has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after a 'landmark' ruling. Robert Gwynn, 60, was also handed a suspended prison sentence after a court heard he had been seen having sex with the two Bedlin...

The appeal comes after Indonesian campaigners exposed markets where dogs were bludgeoned by the thousands. Actress Cameron Diaz, talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, talent spotter Simon Cowell, comedian Ricky Gervais, Indonesian pop singer Anggun and ...

When Su Yun bought her family a puppy two years ago, she was surprised by how much the dog ate. “A box of fruits and two buckets of noodles every day,” she told Chinese media. There was, it turns out, a reason for its prodigious appetite: the anim...

As Ernest Hemingway might’ve said: Good dogs, for adoption, minor radiation. Ukrainian state officials have announced that about 200 dogs from the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone are planned to be put up for adoption in the U.S., with the first 12 flyin...

There is a new method coming out for people with autism, those recovering in hospitals, those in nursing homes and in disasters areas among other things. A new method that helps them cope: dogs. Therapy dogs have become more and more prominent in...

There is no guidebook or specific rules about how you should walk your dog. But similarly to how you should behave in a public setting, there is a dog walking etiquette. So here is a couple of things you should and/or shouldn't do while taking yo...

Afraid that their dog might not take the trip well or that bringing them along would be too much of a hassle, many dog owners decide to leave their pet at home. By doing that, they deny themselves and their dog tons of fun. Dogs love spending time...

Children & dogs – the relationship shouldn’t be mildly taken as the urban jungle is gradually flooding us. The dog is the straight touching with nature. Children playing with the dog gets the feel of fuzz & grasps the bark. It seems like a...

Every dog is a part of the family, so it’s the most natural thing to take him with you on a vacation. Still, you have to keep in mind that our dogs have different habits and needs regarding everything, journeys included. No matter if it’s vacatio...

Seeing your pet in pain can be a difficult thing. There are many different pain medications available which may be able to help, but these can only work for a certain amount of time. In today’s world, it’s not uncommon for people to try more alte...

Millions of people throughout England suffer from a mental or physical disability. Some of these may not be clear to see and for some, they suffer alone. Emotional support animals can be given to those who need them most, providing support, comfo...