Owning a dog may keep oldies active, says research
Health professionals could encourage dog ownership or shared care of a dog to motivate older adults to be more physically active.
Jun 09, 2017, 18:02 PM IST
Brave young Hyderabad boy stands up to four stray dogs - This viral video has over 1 lakh views
The girl managed to escape but the boy was surrounded by the aggressive canines.
Jun 01, 2017, 19:15 PM IST
Why pugs, bulldogs have flat faces decoded
All of the animals underwent body scans producing detailed 3D images of their heads.
May 29, 2017, 21:44 PM IST
Labrador interrupts news broadcast for 15-seconds of fame; video goes viral! - Watch
The 56-second video clip of the adorable canine interrupting the broadcast was uploaded by the channel on YouTube and has received more than 3 million views.
May 23, 2017, 18:53 PM IST
Kerala to set up dog pounds in all 14 districts
The Kerala government has decided to set up dog pounds in each of the state's 14 districts to shelter stray dogs whose population in the coastal state is said to have touched 6.50 lakh.
May 23, 2017, 18:08 PM IST
In conversation with your pet – Dogs can talk to humans, reveals study
For the study, 40 volunteers listened to different growls recorded from 18 dogs that were guarding their food, facing a threatening stranger, or playing a tug-of-war game.
May 17, 2017, 17:14 PM IST
Human sense of smell as good as that of dogs: Study
However, the study published in the journal Science, showed that the human olfactory bulb is quite large and similar in the number of neurons to other mammals.
May 13, 2017, 00:52 AM IST
Assam: 75 stray dogs to be sold for meat rescued
The Assam Police on Saturday rescued as many as 75 drugged stray dogs in Samaguri area here.
May 06, 2017, 21:48 PM IST
Canines can adopt humans perspective to find food
The findings showed that by adopting the position of a human or seeing things from their owner`s point of view and following their gaze, dogs can identify whether a human has an eye on a food source and, therefore, know where the food has been hidden.
Apr 09, 2017, 09:16 AM IST
Mass culling of dogs in China after women dies of rabies?
The woman, a dentist by profession, was bitten by her own pet Husky in July and died in January.
Feb 13, 2017, 00:28 AM IST
Dogs preferably share their food with friends: Study
In the first test, either a familiar dog or a stranger sat in the receiver enclosure.
Jan 29, 2017, 10:50 AM IST
Two new flu vaccines developed for man's best friend
Dogs that have been infected with multiple influenza viruses have the potential to act as "mixing vessels" and generate new flu strains that could infect people, researchers said.
Jan 27, 2017, 16:21 PM IST
Cats may be as intelligent as dogs – They just choose to keep a low profile
Scientists from Japan claim that cats are as sharp as dogs at certain memory tests, which gives a hint that they might nigt as smart.
Jan 27, 2017, 14:18 PM IST
Cats may be as intelligent as dogs: Japanese scientists
The researchers suggest cats may remember for much longer periods than the short time tested.
Jan 26, 2017, 00:26 AM IST
Skin cancer cream may prove fatal for dogs
The FDA had received reports of five dogs that became ill and died after accidentally ingesting the topical cream.
Jan 19, 2017, 21:21 PM IST
Dogs can do what you do or remember what you say
For all dog owners out there, your canine friends are paying attention to what you say and do and they'll remember too.
Nov 24, 2016, 17:31 PM IST
Just like humans, your pet dog can remember what you do!
Dogs trained to "Do as I Do" can watch a person perform an action and then do the action themselves.
Nov 24, 2016, 15:46 PM IST
OMG! Chennai roadside stalls sell cat meat biryani, police rescues 16 cats
They have found out that some roadside eateries in Chennai's Pallavaram area sell cat meat biryanis to a special group of customers.
Oct 28, 2016, 17:33 PM IST
Genes behind social ability of dogs identified
The dog is the oldest domesticated animal and during thousands of years it has adapted to a life among humans.
Sep 30, 2016, 14:14 PM IST
Things to keep in mind while travelling with dogs
Do not feed your dog right before he sits in the car and do not drive too fast when you are travelling with your pets, says an expert.
Sep 28, 2016, 18:44 PM IST
