Tag: dog

The Dog Breed That 24% Of People Agree Is The Best

Who doesn’t love dogs? They’re cuddly, loyal companions, and force us to get out and get some exercise and fresh air. Even when we would rather keep being lazy on the couch. Yes, we love our four-legged friends, no matter what type of breed they are. But when the question came up of which dog

Dog ticks prefer humans as hosts when temperatures rise

As temperatures rise as a result of climate change, ticks carrying the deadly bacterial disease Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) may shift their feeding preferences away from dogs and toward humans, according to new research. The findings, which were presented today (Nov. 16) at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and

Heroic dog guides ambulance to save his unconscious owner

One spirited golden retriever is being praised as a hero on Chinese social media after valiantly guiding an ambulance to locate his owner, who had fallen unconscious. (Newsflare) One spirited golden retriever is being praised as a hero on Chinese social media after valiantly guiding an ambulance to locate his owner, who had fallen unconscious.

My Dog Saved My Life When I Almost Ended It

I’ve always believed that every household needs a dog. The undying loyalty, the effervescent greetings, the irrevocable love — how could anyone not want that? Growing up in a hostile home environment, I always sought comfort in my dog. When friends betrayed me, my parents hit me or someone bullied me, I’d lie down with