Dogs

When It Comes to Unwanted Weight Gain, Humans and Labradors Have This in Common

New research suggests humans and labradors might be predisposed to gaining weight for similar reasons.

By Margherita Bassi Published March 15, 2025

New Study Backs Theory That Wolves Traded the Wild for Table Scraps—and Became Dogs

A popular theory suggests wolves domesticated themselves for human food scraps—and new simulations suggests it's paw-sible.

By Margherita Bassi Published February 25, 2025

ScienceBiology

Chernobyl’s Stray Dogs Are Genetically Distinct—But Radiation Isn’t the Reason

Dogs living near the Chernobyl nuclear plant aren’t radioactive mutants—but their genetic differences reveal a surprising story.

By Margherita Bassi Published January 15, 2025

ScienceHuman History

Mysterious Red-Painted Dog Penis Bone Found in Ancient Roman Shaft

The surprising artifact could be evidence of fertility rituals—or just one of history’s strangest good luck charms.

By Margherita Bassi Published January 9, 2025

The moment just before Charlie the lost dog was discovered in Crystal Lake, Illinois on Jan. 5, 2025.

Tech News

Drone Video Captures the Moment This Lost Dog With a Broken Leg Was Finally Found

The video is pretty emotional.

By Matt Novak Published January 7, 2025

A Great Pyrenees/Lab mix lying on a rug.

ScienceHealth

Dog Arthritis Treatment Under Fire After Reports of Severe, Even Fatal, Side Effects

In a new report this week, the FDA highlighted several serious adverse events and deaths associated with the drug Librela. The drug's maker, however, claims that it remains safe and effective.

By Ed Cara Published December 20, 2024

ScienceHuman History

Dog Domestication Was a Messy Process, Claims Study of 76 Prehistoric Canines

Bones from the turn of the Holocene indicate that humans were feeding canines—including wolves and coyotes—fish over 10,000 years ago,

By Isaac Schultz Published December 4, 2024

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Crypto Trolls Hijacked NYC’s Dog Mayor Competition

Crypto holders have discovered a way to ruin the most fun and innocent of local competitions.

By Lucas Ropek Published November 14, 2024

Screenshot from an Instagram video taken by Florida Highway Patrol showing Trooper the dog tied up on October 9, 2024.

Tech News

Florida Man Arrested After Allegedly Leaving Dog Tied to Fence Before Hurricane Milton

The man faces up to five years in prison for animal cruelty.

By Matt Novak Published October 16, 2024

Science

Gizmodo Science Fair: A Longer Life for Big Dogs

The biotech company Loyal is developing several drugs that will try, for the first time, to directly extend a dog's life.

By Ed Cara Published September 24, 2024

A mural is displayed in an alley downtown on September 16, 2024 in Springfield, Ohio.

Tech News

Cat ‘Stolen’ by Haitian Migrants in Ohio Was Actually Just in Cat Owner’s Basement

Donald Trump and JD Vance keep spreading debunked conspiracies.

By Matt Novak Published September 18, 2024

Kamala Harris (R) shakes hands with former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 10, 2024.

Tech NewsPolitics

The Best Memes About Donald Trump’s Embarrassing Performance at the Debate

"They're eating the cats. They're eating the dogs."

By Matt Novak Published September 11, 2024

ScienceBiology

Cats Are Playing a Whole Lot More Fetch Than They Get Credit For

A new study shows that, while dogs are prolific fetchers, plenty of cats will regularly play fetch, too.

By Ed Cara Published September 6, 2024

ScienceBiology

Dogs May Remember Their Toys’ Names Even Years Later

New research suggests dogs can not only label objects in their heads, but can retain those labels for extended periods of time.

By Adam Kovac Published September 5, 2024

Close up portrait Of a pug dog against a blue background.

ScienceBiology

Can Dogs Think About the Past?

Memory in many animals, dogs included, has a lot more in common with human memory than we once thought.

By Ed Cara Published July 31, 2024

Dingos found to have little domestic dog DNA

ScienceBiology

Dingo or Dog? Ancient DNA Just Settled a Longstanding Canine Debate

New genetic research shows that modern dingoes are still a lot like their ancestors from 3,000 years ago, with little intermixing between them and domestic dogs.

By Ed Cara Published July 9, 2024

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George R.R. Martin Loved This Poignant House of the Dragon Addition

The Game of Thrones author isn't always a fan when adaptations alter their source material, but in this case... he was delighted.

By Cheryl Eddy Published July 5, 2024

ScienceBiology

Memorial Day Weekend Is a Great Time to Adopt These Adorable Senior Dogs

Muttville Senior Dog Rescue helps remind us social media can sometimes be a force for good.

By Matt Novak Published May 24, 2024

ScienceBiology

In a Medical First, a French Bulldog Puppy Spontaneously Regrew His Lower Jaw

Tyson the Frenchie had most of his left lower jaw removed to treat oral cancer. But within 8 weeks, it somehow grew back.

By Ed Cara Published February 2, 2024

ScienceBiology

Hot, Sunny, and Smoggy Days Might Make Dogs More Bitey

Harvard researchers have found that reported dog bites tend to go up on days with higher temperatures, UV, and certain forms of pollution.

By Ed Cara Published June 15, 2023

When It Comes to Unwanted Weight Gain, Humans and Labradors Have This in Common

New Study Backs Theory That Wolves Traded the Wild for Table Scraps—and Became Dogs

Chernobyl’s Stray Dogs Are Genetically Distinct—But Radiation Isn’t the Reason

Mysterious Red-Painted Dog Penis Bone Found in Ancient Roman Shaft

Drone Video Captures the Moment This Lost Dog With a Broken Leg Was Finally Found

Dog Arthritis Treatment Under Fire After Reports of Severe, Even Fatal, Side Effects

Dog Domestication Was a Messy Process, Claims Study of 76 Prehistoric Canines

Crypto Trolls Hijacked NYC’s Dog Mayor Competition

Florida Man Arrested After Allegedly Leaving Dog Tied to Fence Before Hurricane Milton

Gizmodo Science Fair: A Longer Life for Big Dogs

Cat ‘Stolen’ by Haitian Migrants in Ohio Was Actually Just in Cat Owner’s Basement

The Best Memes About Donald Trump’s Embarrassing Performance at the Debate

Cats Are Playing a Whole Lot More Fetch Than They Get Credit For

Dogs May Remember Their Toys’ Names Even Years Later

Can Dogs Think About the Past?

Dingo or Dog? Ancient DNA Just Settled a Longstanding Canine Debate

George R.R. Martin Loved This Poignant House of the Dragon Addition

Memorial Day Weekend Is a Great Time to Adopt These Adorable Senior Dogs

In a Medical First, a French Bulldog Puppy Spontaneously Regrew His Lower Jaw

Hot, Sunny, and Smoggy Days Might Make Dogs More Bitey

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