New research says we might be misinterpreting what our pets are really feeling and we might not be as good as reading a dog's ...

The seat of Colorado’s government can sometimes feel like a doggy day care as Gov. Jared Polis and several state lawmakers frequently bring their pups to work.

While dogs might not be able to smell love, studies have found that dogs can smell chemical changes associated with human ...

Playing with a dog for just 15 minutes lowers stress in college students. Their heart rates and cortisol levels drop, improving mood.

Let's be honest—dogs get us. They greet you like a long-lost celebrity whenever you walk through the door. Cats have their ...

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Having a strong bond with our pets also help us thrive and feel happy in our lives ... in quiet time in our hectic lives but ...

New research has revealed that people often do not perceive the true meaning of their pet's emotions and can misread their dog. The reasons for this are many and include a human misunderstanding of ...

Recent research shows having a peppy partner might just elevate your mood as well -- and the inverse ... that when someone’s partner was feeling happy, it decreased their levels of cortisol.

An index measuring sentiment among service-sector firms, like taxi drivers and restaurants, stood at 45.6 in February, down 3.0 points from January and hitting the lowest level since July 2022 ...

She explains, “Happy tail syndrome shows an irony for both dogs and their owners. The behavior that expresses a dog’s joy becomes a source of pain and potential long-term health complications. “This ...