Puppies are rambunctious, clumsy, curious and generally a bit chaotic. They bring lots of joy, but getting them familiar with a new home, keeping them from destroying things, housebreaking them and ...

Is getting a puppy and a kitten at the same time a great way to help them grow up as lifelong friends, or simply a recipe for total chaos? The short answer is that it can work very well, but it ...

March 23 is National Puppy Day, a holiday dedicated to celebrating the squishy paws, floppy ears, and wiggly tails that make our hearts melt. Scroll through social media in March, and you’ll see it ...

Research found a dog's maternal care can shape how puppies develop socially, emotionally and cognitively.

A survey study of families with puppies in the UK has identified multiple mental health challenges alongside benefits of ownership for adults and kids alike, suggesting that a mental health boost ...

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It turns out that getting a dog may not serve as a substitute for having a child but may actually be a dress rehearsal for welcoming a baby. At least, that's according to a new working paper out of ...

Dr. Dhruv Kazi, a cardiologist and health economist who has written about the health benefits of owning pets, with his dog Rumi at home in Boston, Mass., on Feb. 22. Kazi credits Rumi for leading him ...

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