Dogs have a measurable ability to read human emotion, and research consistently shows that interacting with dogs lowers ...

The role for which a dog was bred—say retrieving birds—is reflected in their brain structure, according to a study of 33 breeds.

A veterinarian has shared the "aggressive" dog breed he tries to avoid, leaving for his colleagues to deal with and ...

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

Domestication wasn’t a single event — it was a slow, uneven process that unfolded over thousands of years. Dogs were likely ...

Man's best friend has gone through many changes.

By identifying and characterizing three key autophagy genes and tracking their responses under environmental stress, the study could help improve fish ...

Dogs have a very special bond with humans. They were the first mammal to be domesticated, and we have fashioned them into ...

Alabama’s exotic pet laws are stricter and more fragmented than many people expect. Instead of maintaining a single, comprehensive list of approved pets, the state regulates wild and exotic animals ...

Laparoscopic ovariectomy represents a paradigm shift in veterinary sterilization, offering reduced pain scores and faster ...

Not every animal is meant to live alongside humans — some species resist domestication by nature, instinct, and evolution.