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No. 1: You won't catch it from Fido.

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Fido's gross behavior could have helped its wolf ancestors stay healthy.

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De-icing chemicals can cause more damage than you might expect.

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And when did Uga start showing up on the sidelines?

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They've been linked to nearly 70 illnesses, and 15 fatalities.

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Short answer: It's what dogs do.

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Yes, they're adorable. They're also radioactive.

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They’re good dogs, Brent.

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She's among the rescue workers searching for survivors of Mexico's earthquake.

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There's more to the noted physiologist than just the famous "Pavlovian response."

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These little-known breeds could use some puppy love.

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It's not exactly reassuring news.

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It comes down to theobromine, a chemical in chocolate that dogs can't metabolize as quickly as humans.

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If Americans' 163 million dogs and cats constituted their own country, they'd rank fifth in global meat consumption.

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These interspecies friendships prove that anybody can get along if they really put their minds to it.

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Short answer: It's doggie Kryptonite.

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Reduced stress and increased cooperation amongst coworkers are just a couple of the benefits of taking your best furry friend to the office.

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We've got a pretty good idea.

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Comparing the two is like comparing apples and oranges, according to experts.

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Presented by BarkBox.

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Presented by BarkBox.

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For most dogs, mealtime is the highlight of their day. But for some, it can be a painful, potentially life-threatening ordeal.

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A study found higher levels of protective bacteria in infants who lived with cats and dogs.