The idea that dogs might display autism-like traits first emerged in the 1960s, when veterinarians began noting unusual behavioral patterns that resembled symptoms seen in humans. Today, the ...

Scientists say that autism isn't uniquely human, as new evidence shows dogs can be on the spectrum. According to Dr Jacqueline Boyd, an animal scientist from Nottingham Trent University, pooches can ...

Many dog breeds are noted for their personalities and behavioral traits, from the distinctive vocalizations of huskies to the herding of border collies. People have worked to identify the genes ...

We all have at least one friend that treats their dog like an actual human child. Scientists think you shouldn't be a hater: There’s 20,000 to 40,000 years of evolution causing them to behave that way ...

The heated controversy over the safety of vaccines and whether they might trigger autism or immune-mediated diseases in humans has become widespread. Now it has spilled over and is affecting whether ...