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New 3D-printed Mask Helps Heal Puppy's Fractured Skull
By Rachael Rettner published
A new 3D-printed mask helped a puppy in California heal after it sustained severe facial wounds during an attack by another dog.
Your Dog Might Be Licking Its Mouth Because It Thinks You’re a Jerk
By Brandon Specktor published
When your best friend catches you in a bad mood, does she try to console you, give you space to cool off or lick her own face in an uncontrollable slobber?
'Bone Treats' for Dogs Linked with 90 Pet Illnesses, 15 Deaths
By Rachael Rettner published
Dog owners may want to get their pets gifts this holiday season, but you probably don't want to literally "throw them a bone."
Attack of the (Adorable) Clones: Puppies Are 'Reclones' of First Cloned Dog
By Mindy Weisberger published
Meet the puppies that were cloned from the world's first cloned dog.
8,000-Year-Old Rock Art Includes the World's Oldest Images of Dogs
By Megan Gannon published
Archaeologists have identified what may be the world's oldest images of dogs. The 8,000-year-old hunting scenes even feature some dogs on leashes.
Puppy Love: Owning a Dog Linked to Better Heart Health
By Samantha Mathewson published
Good news for dog owners: Man's best friend may help lower a person's risk of heart disease, a new study from Sweden finds.
Doggone: Your Best Friend Is Red-Green Colorblind
By Laura Geggel published
If you're ever deciding between throwing a red ball or a green ball for your dog to fetch, know this: It doesn't matter to Fido because dogs are red-green colorblind, a new small study suggests.
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