Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...

For many families, the idea of a protective dog doesn’t always match the reality of their home or lifestyle. Not everyone has the space—or desire—for a large guard dog. But the good thing is that ...

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Many people find their flattened faces cute, but among dogs bred with a squished visage, 11 percent or less of some breeds can breathe easily. The findings, published February 18 in PLOS One, evaluate ...