Two new studies suggest the story of dogs and their relationship with humans is older and more complex than once thought.

A new study of ancient dog DNA shows that people and dogs traveled together across Eurasia for at least 10,000 years.

Analyses of fossils and ancient genomics reveal how early human populations bred less wolf-like companions, and might have ...

Across species from pets to wildlife, chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis are increasingly common — and humans share much of the blame. Across the globe, animals from household pets ...

For the human majority, dogs hold a special place in comparison with our relationships to other animal species. Scientific evidence suggests that dogs were the earliest animal domesticated by man. The ...

As our companions, dogs are often exposed to the same carcinogens as us. FatCamera / E+ via Getty Images After a train carrying chemicals derailed and caught fire in East Palestine, Ohio, in 2023, ...