Sometimes, however, the reasons dogs and cats seem to be seeing ghosts might be rather mundane.

Dogs have a truly astonishing sense of smell that goes far beyond anything we could imagine. From picking up the scent of a potential mate miles away to uncovering an explosive, a dog's nose is always ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2020. Q: I’m training my dog Roger for search and rescue, which requires him ...

Even creatures that live underwater, like sharks, are known to have a strong sense of smell. Sharks can detect scents that ...

Dogs are not just loving companions– they’re also very smart, alert, and special in many ways that we often don’t realise.

Dog owners have long believed their pets can tell when they’re loved, and new research suggests they might be right.

Fashion company Dolce & Gabbana have introduced a new alcohol-free perfume for dogs in Italy priced at $108 for a 3.4-ounce bottle. Some vets are skeptical, arguing it could disrupt the dogs' sense of ...

In recent years, a growing body of research has affirmed that dogs can smell when humans are stressed. A new study shows how it affects them. As many dog owners can attest, our stress is contagious.

Wen-Ling L, Kygo’s owner, tells PEOPLE that within 24 hours of surgery, the French bulldog lifted his nose and sniffed like never before Ashley Vega is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been ...

Every owner might have a different idea of what makes their dog happy—whether that's their favorite treat, going to the park, or maybe even staying at grandma's house. Owners will do anything to see a ...