Dog owners experience countless moments with their pets: bursts of play, shared routines, and gestures that build connection.

DEAR AL: Dogs lick all sorts of things for a few reasons but there’s one constant — they only lick people or objects that ...

Getting a kiss from your dog might be their way of showing affection — but it also might be a sign that they're anxious or need attention.

A vet has issued a stark warning to pet owners about allowing dogs to lick their faces, highlighting the risks posed by "extremely dangerous" bacteria. While many dog owners think nothing of letting ...

The next time your dog licks you, don't just feel the love—read the room. A gentle lick followed by a playful nudge is ...

Rose Crelli loves dogs. The violinist grew up with sled dogs in Alaska. She stops to pet dogs on the street. If she had to rate her love on a scale of 1 to 10, it would be a 10. But Crelli, 29, has ...

Brits might consider Salmonella to be a bacteria you pick up on holiday or, rarely, if you cook something dodgy at home. And it is definitely not something pet owners may think they can get from their ...

Our advice columnists have heard it all over the years—so we’re diving into the Dear Prudence archives to share classic letters with our readers. Submit your own questions to Prudie here. My innocent, ...

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

Interdigital cysts are firm, raised subcutaneous inflammatory lesions found in and on the interdigital webs of the paw. The cause is usually a traumatically ruptured hair follicle. The surrounding ...