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Why is chocolate bad for dogs?
By Remy Melina, Mindy Weisberger last updated
Is it really that bad to give a dog a bite of a chocolate bar? Live Science investigates just how much chocolate is lethal to dogs.
Why do dogs and other animals lick their wounds?
By Lauren Leffer published
Here's the science behind why pet cats and dogs and some wild animals lick their wounds.
Gene mutation that helps make 'toy' dog breeds so small existed in wolves 54,000 years ago
By Harry Baker published
A new study has shown that a genetic mutation that influences the small size of dogs can be traced back to 54,000-year-old wolf DNA.
Dogs can differentiate between familiar and unfamiliar human languages
By Harry Baker published
A new study has revealed that dogs' brains react differently to familiar and unfamiliar human languages.
Cyber Monday Deal: Save 32% on this dog DNA test kit
By Morgan Bailee Boggess McCoy published
Deals The dog DNA test kit deal will let you discover your dog's exact breeding makeup and health risks without breaking the bank.
Dogs know when humans are lying to them
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Researchers found that dogs react differently to false information given to them by a misinformed human than they do to a human who is flat-out lying to them.
Puppies are born with a knack for reading human gestures
By Rachael Rettner published
The study compared the cognitive skills of dog and wolf puppies ages 5 to 18 weeks old.
Puppy born with 6 legs, 2 tails called a 'miracle'
By Rachael Rettner published
Despite her rare conditions, Skipper appears healthy and strong.
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