Dogs

Viking Age dogs in Finland were locally bred, new DNA study finds

Ancient DNA shows no evidence of imported dogs in Luistari burials.

 Viking Age dogs in Finland were locally bred, new DNA study finds. Illustration.
 For owners of senior dogs, Phoenix’s new insurance expansion is particularly significant

Iran's war on pets: Tehran bans walking dogs across 18 cities

Pit bull in quarantine after allegedly biting a 10-month-old baby.

Baby killed in northern Israel by family's pit bull

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As Antisemitism and Global Crime Rise, Israeli-Trained Dogs Become the First Line of Defense


United Hatzalah provides dog therapy to survivors, first responders at missile impact sites

This is to "help survivors and families evacuated from their damaged homes," United Hatzalah added.

 Two IDF soldiers with a United Hatzalah therapy dog, Hope, as part of a new psychotraumatic support program, June 2025.

The struggles faced by Israeli pet parents under Iranian attack

The news may overwhelm some with anxiety, but it also offers context, guidance, and some sense of understanding. Our pets, however, don’t have that luxury.

 A cat rescued from the rubble of an apartment building hit by an Iranian building.

Ahead of summer: The hotel chain that will pamper your dogs

Metaylim hotels and Purina partner to offer guests arriving with dogs in summer a Pro Plan Dental Care treat pack to help keep their dogs’ oral hygiene and fresh breath.

 A dog at the hotel

CCTV footage shows dog carrying dead newborn in mouth at Indian hospital

Dr. Verma stated: 'We suspect that the girl has given birth to the child in the toilet'.

 Half-a-dozen stray street dogs roaming in a residential area in north India.

Woman and her dog found together in Viking boat burial

'Only the elite would receive a burial like this,' said archaeologist Anja Roth Niemi.

 Woman and her dog found together in Viking boat burial.

Living with a dog or cat? We tested an air purifier that might help

With minimalist design, a dedicated pet mode, and a smooth-running app—we tested an air purifier that's supposed to handle fur, dust, and allergens. Does it really make a difference in daily life?

 Levoit Vital 200S

Iranian authorities crack down on dog walking, call it ‘threat to social order’

At least 25 cities are expected to enact a ban on dog walking; Tehran has threatened legal action if the order is disobeyed.

 Tehran resident holds his dog.

Early exposure to pet dogs linked to reduced risk of eczema in genetically predisposed children

Laboratory experiments confirmed that interaction with dogs can change the expression of the interleukin-7 receptor gene in the skin, suppressing skin inflammation.

 Early exposure to pet dogs linked to reduced risk of eczema in genetically predisposed children. Illustration.

Top dog breeds for seniors: pugs, poodles, and maltese highlighted

The dog should have a calm, friendly temperament and not create many problems for the caregiver.

 Top dog breeds for seniors: pugs, poodles, and maltese highlighted.

Meet: The new ambassador of the well-known sports brand

The dog Felix has been appointed as the new ambassador of the Japanese brand ASICS, with the aim of promoting movement for the benefit of body and mind.

 The dog Felix

The full Monty: When dog and owner are both battling cancer - opinion

For both of us, a sinister countdown had started.

 Celebrating Monty on one of his anniversaries.