John O'Callaghan, the chief executive of Dog Advocacy Ireland, said urgent action needs to be taken to strengthen dog breeding regulations in this country ...

The Christmas season is filled with joy and excitement, but festive plans can pose some dangers for our pets. Shauna Walsh has ...

Shepherds and Christmas go together like crumpets and tea – but they’re mostly NPCs, as the kids say. They do their own thing, watching their flocks by night as the main action unfolds in the manger, ...

The VCA Animal Hospital explains dogs sniff each other’s rear ends because that’s where the anal glands are located—tiny sacs that release unique chemical signals packed with information. These scents ...

A variety of studies are showing that rough-and-tumble play is important for animals and kids alike.