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Environment

Dogs really are communicating via button boards, new research suggests Dogs really are communicating via button boards, new research suggests

By Lauren Leffer

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Science

Why do dogs lick humans? It could be a sign of affection. Why do dogs lick humans? It could be a sign of affection.

By Lauren Leffer

a siberian husky sits in the snow. it has piercing blue eyes and its ears are perked up

Science

Humans gave dogs treats 12,000 years ago, new archeological evidence suggests Humans gave dogs treats 12,000 years ago, new archeological evidence suggests

By Laura Baisas

a shepherd dog shakes water off its head on a black background

Environment

19 charming winners from the Dog Photography Awards 19 charming winners from the Dog Photography Awards

By Popular Science Team

a yellow dog shakes excess water off of its fur

Environment

Why wet dogs shake so much Why wet dogs shake so much

By Laura Baisas

a man in a rescue jacket sits on the snow with a dog. a helicopter is landing in the background

Environment

As winter approaches, avalanche dogs train for rescues As winter approaches, avalanche dogs train for rescues

By Alisha McDarris

a brown dog looks up with a longing expression

Animals

Your dog can probably smell your stress Your dog can probably smell your stress

By Laura Baisas

A eufy pet camera in a pattern on a plain background.

Gear

The 50+ best Prime Day pet sales, chosen by our editors The 50+ best Prime Day pet sales, chosen by our editors

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Science

The fuzzy science on whether your pet is actually good for you The fuzzy science on whether your pet is actually good for you

By Michael Schulson/Undark

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Animals

Shelter dogs appear ‘less stressed’ when paired with a buddy Shelter dogs appear ‘less stressed’ when paired with a buddy

By Laura Baisas

A black dog sitting on an Orvis dog bed in a back yard

Gear

The best cooling dog beds The best cooling dog beds

By Stan Horaczek

Cute jack russell dog terrier puppy sleeping on yellow knitted blanket. Funny small sleepy white and brown doggy. Concept of cozy home, comfort, warmth, autumn, winter.

Environment

Do dogs dream? The answer might make you appreciate your pup even more. Do dogs dream? The answer might make you appreciate your pup even more.

By Keith Wagstaff

Small Plastic pellets on blue cloth

Animals

Every human testicle contained microplastics in a new study Every human testicle contained microplastics in a new study

A dog dyed black and white to mimic a panda cub at Cute Pet Games cafe in Chengdu in China's southwestern Sichuan province on October 23, 2019.

Environment

Chinese zoo dyes chow chows to look like ‘panda dogs’ Chinese zoo dyes chow chows to look like ‘panda dogs’

By Laura Baisas

Boston Dynamics Spot robot in puppet dog costume sitting next to regular Spot robot.

Technology

Boston Dynamics gives Spot bot a furry makeover Boston Dynamics gives Spot bot a furry makeover

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Gear

The best retractable dog leashes of 2024 The best retractable dog leashes of 2024

By Chelsea Frank

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Environment

New evidence suggests dogs may ‘picture’ objects in their minds, similarly to people New evidence suggests dogs may ‘picture’ objects in their minds, similarly to people

By Lauren Leffer

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Environment

The best CBD dog treats of 2024 The best CBD dog treats of 2024

By Maddy Morris

A lineup of the best dog blankets cut into four vertical panels

Gear

The best dog blankets to keep your pooch comfortable in 2024 The best dog blankets to keep your pooch comfortable in 2024

A French bulldog standing in a pile of leaves.

Health

An unknown respiratory illness is sickening dogs in the US, but ‘don’t panic’ An unknown respiratory illness is sickening dogs in the US, but ‘don’t panic’

By Laura Baisas