Ever been caught in the crossfire of a wet dog firing droplets of water away from their fur with a mad shake? Well, they can't help it. Scientists have discovered the underlying mechanism that drives ...

The wet dog shakes are an effective way to remove water from fur and also potentially eliminate irritants, tangles, and ...

After being severely neglected, 70 dogs are being cared for in Chilton. But they need help from the community.

When hairy mammals feel something on their back, they’ll pull out the “wet dog shakes”. If you’ve ever been within the splash zone of a dog just getting out of the pool, you’ll likely have been on the ...

Q: My dogs have heavily damaged the hardwood flooring in my 1956 house. Is there a way to refinish the floor so it’s impervious to dog urine? My handyman has suggested vinyl flooring, but I appreciate ...

Five climate risks veterinarians want you to know about, so you can protect your furry friends from the climate crisis.

Dogs get arthritis for different reasons than humans, and the pain threatens the nature of our relationship with our pets.

Scientists have finally figured out why dogs do this shake. According to new research, the "wet dog shake" is the fault of a receptor in mammal skin called C-LTMR. And it causes furry animals of all ...

The Lancaster Police Department says the October 20 shooting is one of at least seven since September in the area - and detectives believe they're all related. LPD is offering a $20,000 reward for any ...

Air pollution: Poor air quality harms all pets, with cats particularly vulnerable to asthma. Beyond wildfire smoke, climate change intensifies other air pollutants: Longer, warmer seasons increase ...

George's campaign for president is certainly a longshot, but he's certainly building a following in northern Ohio. George Clooney is a 2-year-old beagle and he doesn't really have much of a campaign ...

Scratching and chasing their dog tails are normal habits, right? Not necessarily. Here's how to tell when all is not well ...