Ragdoll cat kittens are cute in a way that should honestly be criminal. Tiny little fluffs, like sentient snowballs with bright blue eyes. And that’s before they start doing their usual kitten antics ...

No matter how identical two dogs may look, the odds of them actually being twins are extremely low. Some pups are naturally gifted social butterflies, while others are reserved, shy, and a bit silly, ...

HOUSTON — It may seem like a simple question but, it turns out humans may have a lot to do with tail wagging - and not just because our furry friends are happy to see us. New research in the Biology ...

We all associate a wagging tail with a happy dog, but what does your dog's tail movement really mean? A dog's canine communication skills are even more nuanced than we might think. Paula Stewart, ...

Whenever I come home to my 14-year-old Shih Tzu, as most dogs do, she greets me by pawing excitedly at my legs and wagging her little tail vigorously enough to cause a tornado. But I've noticed she ...

Many people believe that dogs wag their tails when they are happy. But, according to a new study, the behavior is actually much more nuanced than that. In a recent study published in the Royal Society ...

Our feline friends say a lot with their body language. Here's why cats wag their tails, according to an expert. Cats are mysterious little creatures, known for leaving even the most devoted pet ...

For pet parents, perhaps nothing is more heartwarming than coming home to a dog excitedly wagging its tail in greeting. But, for all the daily tail-wagging that goes on in homes around the world, ...

The question in the title is simple and straightforward, and many people—researchers and non-researchers including dog lovers—all have opinions on the matter. Everyone seems to know why dogs wag their ...