Inhibiting responses is an executive function carried out by the frontal lobes of the cortex in humans. The dog brain is about the size of a lemon, and the frontal lobes are very small.

A playful dog that started drooling and coughing after ... thin object wedged into his left lower lung lobe. A tiny camera was inserted to establish the mystery item was a stick before a team ...

You feel electrical jolts or vibrations running through your body; hear hallucinatory sounds like dogs or laughing devils ... The diaphragm is the main muscle we use to pull oxygen into the lungs. It ...

Not all pups need all-day companionship. In fact, these dogs that can be left alone are perfectly content with some solitude while you're away. Your dream job may be a stay-at-home pup parent ...

A foster dog's sense of ease in her temporary home has melted the hearts of viewers online. Amy, the foster dog, was captured waiting by her bed for her current fosterer to tuck her in under a ...

These days, dogs are treated more like children than pets, so this Doberman pinscher's bedtime request may not come as a surprise to many. Norman, the dog, "insists on sleeping with his whole body ...

The belief that dogs can sense ghosts is nothing new. The Aztecs of Mexico believed dogs could not only see ghosts but also protect their people from them. They even buried dogs with their dead so ...

Lady Gaga's dog walker Ryan Fischer says he has had part of his lung removed after being shot in the chest by a dognapper in Los Angeles. Mr Fischer described how he had been making a "remarkably ...

Dog liability insurance can help cover the costs of medical expenses and repair bills if your dog injures someone or damages their property. It can also cover your legal fees and settlements if ...

Understanding these cognitive milestones could help humans raise better dogs. Duke University researchers have developed a program to study puppy development inspired by experiments used to study ...

“Me and my bestie @dog_altinha playing footvolley,” she wrote in a later post showing their long rally, and which included her bicycle kicking the ball over the net. After a rest and another ...

Here’s how it works. The best dog bed will provide a comfortable sanctuary for your pooch to rest in. Not only should they be durable and practical, but the best dog bed should offer enough room ...