Short winter days can leave dogs missing their usual pep ...

Dogs can be going through a ruff time, too. Studies have shown a dog’s brain is similar to that of a human’s, and in the 1980s, Dr. Nicholas Dodman of the School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts ...

There’s evidence that dogs can alleviate depression in humans, which is great news for canine lovers. Well, buckle up, because this is a two-way street! Dr. Zac Pilossoph, consulting veterinarian at ...

Even the happiest pup can get the blues. Dogs may be a separate species, but they still experience emotions. These emotions may be different from the human variety, but a dog’s feelings, when ...

A new study shows dogs may become more anxious and possibly suffer from depression when their owners overuse their smartphones. The United Kingdom-based study focused on how welcoming a pet, ...

TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) – Shorter days, less sunlight, and cooler temperatures can put anyone in a funk. As many as 5% of Americans experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression ...

Q: I may be over reacting but my dog seems to be showing signs of depression. She seems to have an overall lack of interest in everything. I gave her a bath today. Normally once I'm done, she races ...