A new Science study explains why big dogs age faster: giant breeds lose protective DNA methylation marks faster than small dogs, shortening their lives.
Month: October 2026
Northern Ireland approved its own Lucy’s Law this week, banning third-party puppy and kitten sales. What the new rules mean for anyone buying a puppy.
A dog walks up to a plastic skeleton on a porch and greets it like a neighbor. A short Pet Collective video on why our dogs treat decorations as people.
A dog spooked by fireworks ran off for seven hours, then came home and rang her own doorbell. Here is what every dog owner can learn from the story.
An investigational CBD and THC drug for dogs with bone cancer pain is now eligible for a faster FDA approval path. Here is what it could mean for owners.
New brain scans suggest dogs can separate happy, angry, and fearful human faces. Here is what that finding could mean for training and everyday life.
A crisp-morning packing list for fall hikes with your dog, what is actually on the ground in October, and the five-spot check to run before the car ride home.
A dog wandered up to a Tampa police office hoping to join the K-9 unit. The roster was full, so officers scanned his microchip and sent him home to his owner.
About 60% of dogs are overweight, but many owners look right past it. A nutritionist explains the rib test, portions, and when to consider a weight-loss food.
A four-week study of 25 owners and 38 dogs found that bed-sharing barely dented sleep quality. Owners may be waking their dogs more than the other way around.
Every cold morning my lab mix Moose inspects all four heat vents in the house and settles onto the warmest one. The heated bed I bought him sits empty.
Los Angeles County found a suspected rabid raccoon, its first in more than 50 years. Here is how to protect your dog from rabies and what to check today.
A rescue puppy's heart murmur turned out to be a fixable heart defect. Vets repaired it, and the foster who kept him quiet for 30 days adopted him soon after.
A home camera caught a husky charging a black bear to protect a young boy. Here is what dog owners in bear country should do before the next encounter.
A Wisconsin couple strapped a GoPro to their sheepadoodle for cocktail hour, and the dog's-eye footage went viral. Here is what to know before you try it.
A reanalysis of 43,000 dog surveys says the scary 99% figure overstated canine behavior problems. Here is what the real numbers actually suggest for your dog.
Old dogs' brains change in ways that mirror human dementia, a new study finds, making aging dogs a promising model for Alzheimer's research and diagnosis.
Six dogs who met the first pumpkin of the season: one peeping out of one, one tasting one, one dressed as one, and a few who simply claimed the whole pile.