Pets
Surf’s pup: Some 20 dogs make a splash at annual World Dog Surfing Championships in California
This year’s overall winner was five-year-old Labrador retriever Rippin Rosie, followed closely by Iza, a French bulldog from Pleasanton, and Bradley “Shortboard” Cooper from Long Beach.
Fabulous felines: Celebrating the beloved cats of the 'Post' for International Cat Day
New kind of school: China's dog owners splurge on preschools to pamper beloved pets
Who's a good boy? Study suggests interacting with pets may not improve stress, negative emotions
Can you communicate with your canine by virtual means?
Dogs can imitate human actions from two-dimensional video projections, say Hungarian researchers
Ever wish your dog could understand you? New research suggests they can
Pet dogs can learn to respond to human words because they understand that some ‘stand for’ objects.
How can the health of homeless pet owners and their companions be improved?
Researchers in Texas have conducted a study that reveals five common ways in which the health of homeless pet owners and their dogs can be improved.
Australian research shows impact of forced separation between pets, owners
The issue was highlighted by 17-year-old Mia Leimberg, who refused to be held hostage in Gaza without her Shi Tzu dog.
Why do big dogs live shorter lives? - study
While big dogs live shorter lives, smaller dogs are more likely to have experienced ocular, cardiac, liver/pancreas, and respiratory diseases.
Want to help promote your cognition level from declining if you live alone? Adopt a cat or dog
Compared with pet owners living with others, those living alone who didn’t have a pet had faster rates of decline in composite verbal cognition.
Are your pets cold? How to keep cats, dogs warm in the winter
Expert tips from cat behavior consultant Orly Zakai on understanding changes in cat behavior and keeping them warm during the cold winter.
Battle of the pets: Are cats or dogs smarter? - study
Canines are not only more social but more skilled in relying on human pointing gestures.
Released child hostages share heartwarming reunion with family dog
Their four-legged friend, Rodney, did not skip a beat before asking for a belly rub.
What happens when cats get fat? Illinois researchers weigh in
According to the researchers, 60% of cats in the US are overweight.
