Most Americans love their pets, but when it comes down to it, they clearly lean toward dogs. More U.S. households own dogs than cats, and the gap is growing. Dog lovers outspend cat folks, connect ...

Research suggests pets keep you healthier. But there are some caveats. By Dana G. Smith Dana Smith has a dog named Layla, the sweetest 8-year-old mixed breed. As a child, Dr. Dhruv Kazi was obsessed ...

Your pet is (probably) not a genius, and that’s OK. By Emily Anthes Earlier this year, I wrote about dogs with an unusual talent. Although many dogs can master basic commands, these animals had ...