How to know when your dog is just hot, and when there's something else going on.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Even though dog is, supposedly, man's best friend the behavior of our furry companions can often be entirely foreign to us.

DEAR NINOCHKA: Our species is very close to dogs — we have been working together for tens of thousands of years. Nevertheless, people and dogs are very different as far as how our bodies work. When ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Unlike humans who are able to sweat, dogs need to pant occasionally as a way of cooling themselves down. Dogs pant on a temporary basis whenever exerting extra energy or after ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Delaware Valley has had a lot of hot weather this summer, and dog owners have probably noticed their pets panting in the heat. For dogs, panting is their way of sweating, but ...

Dogs exhibit plenty of interesting behaviors, including panting. This is when they take rapid and shallow open-mouth breaths, usually with their tongue hanging out. While most of the time panting is ...

This is an excellent question, as she certainly could be acting this way if she was in pain. Anytime you see changes like this, it is ideal to start with a visit to your veterinarian. They will ...

Even though dog is, supposedly, man's best friend the behavior of our furry companions can often be entirely foreign to us. Without the ability to share a verbal exchange, what your dog is doing and ...