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Looking at photos of human faces, the equines seemed especially attuned to negative emotions like anger

But they react differently to threatening expressions, depending on whether it's a human or another dog

People can suffer from the same condition, dilated cardiomyopathy

Dogs, cats can't catch your cold or flu, and aren't likely to transmit viruses

Though banned as pets in U.S., they're still sold illegally and children are often the ones sickened, CDC finds

Only 200 cases have been reported since 1839, research reveals

In experiments, dogs freely passed trays of treats to familiar, but not unfamiliar, canines

They precisely bite down to capture water, researchers explain

In study, more people said pet's presence helped their sleep than hindered it

Vets used in vitro fertilization in dogs with hope of reducing genetic diseases

High-tech prosthetics are giving disabled shelter kitty new mobility, veterinary surgeons say

Kids with pets in the home were less likely to test positive for anxiety than those without, study found

Study findings support notion that early life exposure to microbes, allergens may prevent illness, experts say

'Therapy dogs' appear to help ease heart rate, anxiety in children fighting the disease

Buildup of amyloid protein in the brain evident in both conditions, study says