Pets
Pets make wonderful companions. Learn how to take care of pets, read about common pet behavior issues and injuries and pick up general pet care tips.
Pink Snake: Rare in the Wild, Relatively Common in Captivity
8 Best Pet Snakes for Beginners (Plus Care Tips)
How Long Do Roosters Live?
10 Biggest Cat Breeds to (Lovingly) Shed All Over Your Home
Why Do Cats Purr? Happiness Isn't the Only Reason
Why Do Cats Knead?
Finding the Strongest Dog Bite in 10 Breeds
Is Your Pup One of the 10 Smartest Dog Breeds?
7 of the World's Smallest Dog Breeds
5 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Betta Fish
How Did the Goldfish Become Everyone's First Pet?
How much can a goldfish remember?
10 Easiest Pets to Take Care Of
10 Best Animals to Keep as Pets
Is It OK to Kiss Your Pets on the Mouth?
Dogs Need to Wear Seat Belts, Too. Here's Why
When Car Sharing and Pets Converge
New Ruling Cracks Down on Emotional Support Animals on Planes
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When you think of snakes, vibrant shades of green, brown or even black might come to mind. But there’s something uniquely captivating about a pink snake.
By Marie Look
Thinking about getting a pet snake but not sure which one won’t turn you into a real-life Indiana Jones? Relax, there are plenty of species that make awesome beginner pet snakes without the dramatic escape attempts or venomous surprises.
If you're a cat person, you know that although they have an independent streak, most feline friends are not the easiest pets to take care of. Meanwhile, farm animals require acres of land and constant attention. And most dog breeds are social animals that survive on petting and positive affirmation almost as much as food and water.
By Mitch Ryan
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Chickens typically live 5 to 10 years, which might be bad news if you have an undesired cock-a-doodle-doo alarm and are groggily wondering, "How long do roosters live?"
By Karina Ryan
Domesticated animals once served practical purposes, but now we determine the best animals to keep as pets based on how well they fit our individual lifestyles.
By Sascha Bos
The biggest cat breeds, like Maine Coons and Savannah cats, remind us of their (considerably larger) wild ancestors.
By Sascha Bos
The best lizard pets still require specialized care, so make sure to do your research before welcoming one of these reptiles into your home.
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Size plays a role in the strongest dog bites out there, but so does the canine's morphology, aka snout shape.
By Sascha Bos
What could be better than the sound of a cat purring in perfect contentment, but have you ever wondered why cats purr?
This quirky behavior known as 'making biscuits' is common in domestic cats. But why do cats knead and what are they saying when they're mixing dough?
The smartest dog breeds are considered smart because they easily learn to be obedient to humans.
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Who doesn't love a dog you can carry in your pocket?
As much as we love to spoil our furry little friends with treats from the table, dogs are not human and there are much better food options for them.
One day, Larry was a humble stray cat. The next, he was 'Chief Mouser' at the British Prime Minister's residence. Unlike the revolving door of PMs lately, Larry has staying power. But is he any good at catching mice?
Turnspit dogs were a distinct breed of working dogs in the late 15th-18th centuries. Their job was to run on a wheel designed to turn meat roasting over a fireplace spit. And they had to do it all day.
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It's never easy to lose a pet. But it's even harder when you have to make the decision when that time comes. Is there any way to make it easier?
We have less time with our Great Danes than we do with our Yorkshire terriers — but why?
If you've owned cats for a while, you may think you know exactly where they like to be touched. But a study found that cat lovers are the folks most likely to pet felines in places they dislike.
By Dave Roos
A first-of-its-kind study out of Japan set to find out, and the results were surprising to everybody.
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Brushing your dog's teeth might be a bit unpleasant for both of you, but it will keep your furry friend healthier longer.
It's after midnight. Do you know where your cat is?
Ugliness, like beauty, may be in the eye of the beholder. A 17-year-old dog with tumors and a sweet disposition won the annual contest.
The energetic and friendly Swedish Vallhund was originally bred more than 1,000 years ago and was saved from extinction in 1942.
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Dogs lick humans for all types of reasons. But do they really lick us to tell us they love us?
When that sandpaper tongue gets going on your face, does it mean your cat loves you, or simply likes the way you taste?