Dogs can pull muscles similarly to humans, often resulting in limping or decreased activity due to pain. The most common causes of pulled muscles in dogs include exuberant activity, inflammatory ...

Every dog owner knows how hard it can be to say no to "puppy-dog eyes," but a new study shines light on how canine facial expressions evolved and why humans are able to understand them so well.

Anybody who has ever been on the receiving end of a pair of puppy dog eyes knows they’re capable of melting hearts from miles away. And according to a new study, that’s no accident. Experts in the UK ...

Humans domesticated dogs about 30,000 years ago. Since then, we’ve worked with them, hunted with them, played with them, and come to rely on them for companionship. And, in the process, we’ve bred ...

Ever wonder why dogs are able to melt hearts the way they do? A group of researchers in the U.S. and the United Kingdom may have an answer for you. As it turns out, researchers discovered dogs have a ...

Scientists identified this muscle, called the levator anguli oculi medialis (LAOM), in most dogs. It allows them to lift the inner eyebrow, making their eyes appear larger and more expressive. In ...

New preliminary data offers insight into why we may find dogs to be so darn lovable. A study found that dogs generally have faster facial muscles than wolves—muscles that allow them to quickly react ...

Researchers in the United States have shown that genetically caused muscular dystrophy in dogs could be corrected using genetic editing tools. Muscular dystrophy is one of the most common fatal ...