Dogs can be going through a ruff time, too. Studies have shown a dog’s brain is similar to that of a human’s, and in the 1980s, Dr. Nicholas Dodman of the School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts ...

A survey conducted by Fractl, on behalf of MetLife, found that these concerns are more common than pet parents realize.

There’s evidence that dogs can alleviate depression in humans, which is great news for canine lovers. Well, buckle up, because this is a two-way street! Dr. Zac Pilossoph, consulting veterinarian at ...

Dogs are often used as emotional support animals for people with mental illnesses. They are considered a better option than other pets because they can provide more emotional support. This is because ...

Sick or sad Rhodesian ridgeback dog lying on the floor next to bowl full of dry food and refuse to eat, no appetite© Zontica/Shutterstock.com Even the happiest pup can get the blues. Dogs may be a ...

Dogs are often full of joy, energy and love and they greet us with wagging tails and excited eyes but sometimes a dog may not act like its happy self. Just like humans, dogs can also feel low and even ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Many owners rely on dogs for emotional support, so it may be hard to ...

Seasonal depression is real. We don't want to go outside when it's cold and dark, and many people are less active in the winter months. But that shouldn't be the case for your dog, veterinary experts ...

Max seemed to be having a bad time over the past couple of weeks. He had lost his appetite, was not eating or drinking the way that he normally did and thus was losing weight quickly. He seemed to be ...

Kate Middleton's younger brother opened up about the impact of his dogs when he was struggling with his mental health ...