How to keep your pets free of fleas

The summer heat has crept in—and fleas have owners and pets alike itching. An expert has tips to help your pets remain flea-free.

Texas A&M University • futurity
June 17, 2025 ~6 min

Shelter dogs awaiting adoption do better with a buddy

Companiable dogs housed together showed fewer signs of stress and were adopted more quickly than dogs that were housed by themselves.

Marya Barlow-Virginia Tech • futurity
June 17, 2024 ~5 min


How do you know when it’s time to say goodbye to your dog?

A new survey sheds light on the difficult decisions dog owners have to make when it's time to say goodbye to their dogs.

Jennifer Gauntt - Texas A&M • futurity
May 30, 2024 ~6 min

Does your dog have ‘rage syndrome’?

When a dog displays aggression it can be unsettling and dangerous. An expert offers tips on how to recognize varying signs and respond.

Jennifer Gauntt - Texas A&M • futurity
May 1, 2024 ~6 min

April’s solar eclipse may freak out your pets

A total solar eclipse can confuse wild animals and pets. An expert offers tips on what to expect from animals during April's big event.

Daryl Lovell-Syracuse • futurity
March 19, 2024 ~4 min

Briefly fostering a shelter dog ups its chances of adoption

Even short-term fostering programs at animal shelters vastly improve dog adoptions, a study finds.

Max Esterhuizen-Virginia Tech • futurity
Nov. 20, 2023 ~7 min

Did pets raise well-being during COVID? Maybe not

Although pet owners report pets improving their lives, there isn't a reliable link between pet ownership and well-being during COVID, a study finds.

Michigan State • futurity
Nov. 7, 2023 ~4 min

Your dog probably prefers food to toys

It may not come as a big surprise, but dogs would rather have food than a toy.

Eric Hamilton-Florida • futurity
Oct. 17, 2023 ~3 min


Vet students pick up iffy beliefs about dog breeds and pain

Veterinary students pick up on cultural attitudes about dog breeds and pain—attitudes that aren't always in line with research findings.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Sept. 13, 2023 ~6 min

Nearly half of dog owners are hesitant to vaccinate their pups

Hesitancy towards COVID vaccines extends to pet vaccinations, as well—and at worrying levels, researchers report.

Jillian McKoy-Boston U. • futurity
Sept. 1, 2023 ~7 min

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