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What The Evidence Really Says About The Role Of Dogs At the Salem Witch Trials

It was 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts. Witches were on trial — but so were the town’s dogs.

By Bridget Marshall and The Conversation
Health

Is Pumpkin Spice Dangerous To Dogs? Here’s Why They Should Avoid It

For dogs, pumpkin might be healthy, but pumpkin spice is not.

By Elana Spivack
Science

Researchers Gave LSD and Humans To Dogs — And Something Magical Happened

We’ve found our leading candidate for most interesting study of the year.

By Elana Spivack
Pet Science

Can Dogs Get Heat Stroke? A Veterinarian Reveals the Breeds Most At Risk

Paying attention to how you feel will help you understand how your dog feels.

By Elana Spivack
Pet Science

What Colors Can Dogs See? An Animal Eye Doctor Debunks A Pervasive Myth About Dog Vision

Your dog can lead a perfectly happy life without seeing reds and greens.

By Elana Spivack
Pet Science

Why Do Dogs Have Whiskers? A Veterinarian Reveals the Forgotten Reason

Whiskers are extremely specialized hairs.

By Elana Spivack
Pet Science

Can Dogs Really Get Seasonal Allergies? These Bizarre Behaviors Could Be A Sign

There are ways to distinguish allergies from infections — in humans, and in dogs.

By Elana Spivack
Pet Science

Can Dogs Benefit from Psychedelics? Here’s What the Latest Science Says

There might be a catnip for dogs after all.

By Elana Spivack
paw patrol

Dogs need these 7 traits to survive the ultimate endurance sport

“Either they have it or they don’t.”

By Elisa Shoenberger
Inverse Game Reviews

Watch Dogs: Legion's most unique feature is too ambitious for current-gen

Inverse Score: 7/10

By Tomas Franzese
Science

5 surprisingly altruistic reasons ancient humans and dogs came together

By Elana Spivack
Mental Health

Look at these adorable therapy dogs ready to help stressed-out first responders

AT&T's FirstNet cell network is built for first responders, with dozens of special "assets" that can boost connectivity at disasters. And now therapy dogs can deploy too.

By Jordan Golson
Science

4 studies reveal how long dogs have been man’s best friend

By Robin Bea
Blimey

5 remarkably realistic London locations in Watch Dogs: Legion

A legion of places.

By Danny Paez
Game Guides

Where to find the 3 best Watch Dogs: Legion masks near London Bridge

The Pink Pig, Defalt, and Gas masks can be yours.

By Tomas Franzese
Science

Should you let your dog sniff other dogs’ butts? There may be a hidden risk

Some dogs can get a contagious form of cancer on their face.

By Andrea Strakova and The Conversation
News

Did Raccoon Dogs Spread Covid-19? What the New Genetic Reports Really Tell Us

To know where we are going, it helps to know where we’ve been.

By Miriam Fauzia
Canine Cognition

Do dogs have memories? The answer might surprise you

You may have more in common with your pup than you realize.

By Tara Yarlagadda
best friend

New analysis shows ancient dogs and humans shared a surprising bond

Could these be the original pets?

By Sarah Wells
Doggos

Dogs and fireworks: 10 expert tips to help nervous pets calm down

Independence Day fireworks may be a source of joy for you, but your pup might not be in on the fun.

By Elana Spivack
Go Fetch

Pet dogs and babies share one frustrating trait, study reveals

There's a reason your dog never seems to understand what you're telling them.

By Tara Yarlagadda
Science

Young dogs might be more similar to teenagers than we think

By Naomi D Harvey and Lucy Asher
Science

Do dogs really see in just black and white?

Don’t worry that your dog’s world is visually drab.

By Nancy Dreschel
Best friend

Dogs surprisingly don't care about 1 part of the body as much as we thought

Dogs don't actually like your face, but that's not a bad thing.

By Sarah Wells
Nom Nom

Can I feed my pet only dry food? Why the answer is different for cats and dogs

An all-dry food diet may be good for the planet, but is it safe for pets?

By Tara Yarlagadda
Culture

How to help your pet lose weight: 4 tips for healthy cats and dogs

Want your pet to live longer? Start by following these four guidelines.

By Anne Carter, Jacqueline Boyd and The Conversation
The Abstract Podcast

Dogs and dating apps: The latest in relationship science

In this episode, we discuss what the latest scientific research reveals about cultivating the happiest, healthiest relationships.

By Inverse Staff
The Abstract Podcast

Pet science: The truth about cats and dogs

In this episode, we discuss what science has to say about our relationship with our pets.

By Inverse Staff
Woof

A ‘genius’ challenge tests six talented — and very cute — dogs

This is the Genius Dog Challenge.

By Tara Yarlagadda
Science

Can dogs sniff out Covid-19? Scientists think so

Research is in the early stages, but dogs seem to be able to detect the novel coronavirus.

By Nina Pullano