Dogs are the most-preferred pet in the United States, according to a 2017-18 survey by the American Veterinary Medical Association. With the increasing number of dog owners in the country, educating ...

Cats aren’t the only pets with long, luxurious whiskers. Well, maybe dog whiskers aren’t as lithe, but these fur babies still share this trait. But why do dogs have whiskers anyway? Whiskers are ...

There are people who think that a dog's whiskers have no purpose, and are simply longer unruly hairs that are best snipped off at the groomers to make the face look neat and clean. Such people are ...

When you picture a dog’s face, you probably think of soulful eyes, a shiny nose, and of course those iconic whiskers along the muzzle. But here’s something many dog lovers don’t know: those whiskers ...

They're not just there for looks. The hairs detect air currents, send prey information and even serve as a measuring device. My friend Dr. Tony Johnson once told me about a woman who called to say she ...