Neutering dogs is still often seen as a quick fix for unwanted behavior, health care, or animal welfare. But recent studies show: Sex hormones control much more than just reproduction–they influence ...

A new study shows there is a high cost of parenthood, quantifying the 10% “longevity tax” on reproduction. Consequently, mammals that have fewer or no offspring tend to live longer. But why does ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Your endocrine system regulates many bodily functions, from ...

As Westminster spotlights dog breeding ethics, Peta’s message is sharp. But on cats, TNR and urban policy, that same moral certainty becomes harder to find ...

Rats are still out, even in the cold, experts say. And trash pickup is starting to resume in the D.C. region after the ...

Coyotes are often described as adaptable survivors that thrive wherever humans live. That description, while accurate, leaves out an important part of their lives. Research over the past decade has ...

Many people can relate to the experience of feeling sad and helpless when they see stray cats and dogs. Some people feel so ...

But it all starts with dogs and their wild cousins, which are definitive hosts for neospora. After a dog eats infected ...

Chernobyl’s landscape recovered in unexpected ways, but uneven radiation, hidden harm, and human absence reveal a far more ...

While the weather outside may indeed get frightful this winter, a parka, knit hat, wool socks, insulated boots and maybe a ...

# Residents encounter them in packs day and night, sometimes sick or injured and limping along the roadside. Visitors post photos and videos of malnourished dogs outside resorts and cruise ports, ...

Deep in the coastal woods of South Carolina, behind high fences, guard dogs, and security cameras, is a group of people who ...