Merlin isn't your average potbellied pig. He lives in a house, sleeps on the couch and uses a collection of about 25 buttons to communicate exactly what he wants — or even how he is feeling.

Mina Alali of Sacramento, CA, introduces us to Merlin the pig who is becoming a viral sensation with his ability to communicate using buttons.

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Nowadays, so many people’s social media algorithms are filled with animal videos. One particular type of video — dogs pushing word buttons — has really gone viral. In these videos, the dogs appear to ...

Photographers often take photographs of the scenes that spark emotions – but did you know that Nikon once gave that ability to a dog? Using a compact camera, a 3D printed case, and a heart rate ...

Nick, a Tibetan spaniel, is a therapy dog at a senior living center in Washington. He is one of several champion show dogs that have busy lives outside of the competition. Nick the Tibetan spaniel is ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Dog owners, this one's for you! There's a new business in town that's focused on fitness for your furry friend. Bend Barks & Rec, a locally-owned mobile dog fitness service ...

Furosemide is a generic drug that vets prescribe to treat dogs with heart conditions and other conditions involving fluid buildup in the body. It’s also known by the brand names Salix and Disal.

RICHMOND — A police encounter with a man and his dog ended with an officer using a stun gun on the dog, an incident that was caught on video. In a statement Tuesday night, police provided links to two ...

Button-based communication tools are drawing attention for their role in helping dogs express needs and emotions. Trainers say success depends less on the device and more on consistency, timing, and ...

Design studios can anticipate nearly everything. They can account for harsh climates, altitude, payload extremes, and even the absentminded reach of a driver fishing for a misplaced phone. What they ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo firefighters made a heroic save Wednesday afternoon while battling a house fire on the 2900 block of Hardale Boulevard. Firefighters were able to save a dog’s life at the ...