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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.

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Lionhead Rabbits Have Great Hair, But Are They Great Pets?

Lionhead Rabbits Have Great Hair, But Are They Great Pets?

Pygmy Goats Angling to Take Dog's Place as 'Man's Best Friend'

Pygmy Goats Angling to Take Dog's Place as 'Man's Best Friend'

Spotted Horses Aren't All Appaloosas, and All Appaloosas Aren't Spotted

Spotted Horses Aren't All Appaloosas, and All Appaloosas Aren't Spotted

Why Does My Cat Lick Me?

Why Does My Cat Lick Me?

Why Do Cats Hate Water?

Why Do Cats Hate Water?

Best (and Worst) Cities to Live in if You're a Cat

Best (and Worst) Cities to Live in if You're a Cat

The Ancient Swedish Vallhund Dog Was Almost Lost to History

The Ancient Swedish Vallhund Dog Was Almost Lost to History

Why Does My Dog Lick Me?

Why Does My Dog Lick Me?

Dog Chastity Belts: The Unusual Alternative to Spaying and Neutering

Dog Chastity Belts: The Unusual Alternative to Spaying and Neutering

5 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Betta Fish

5 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Betta Fish

How Did the Goldfish Become Everyone's First Pet?

How Did the Goldfish Become Everyone's First Pet?

How much can a goldfish remember?

How much can a goldfish remember?

Is It OK to Kiss Your Pets on the Mouth?

Is It OK to Kiss Your Pets on the Mouth?

Adopting a Pet Can Be Hard; We Have 8 Tips to Make It Easier

Adopting a Pet Can Be Hard; We Have 8 Tips to Make It Easier

Hamsters Aren't Jerks. Here's How to Stop Them From Biting

Hamsters Aren't Jerks. Here's How to Stop Them From Biting

Dogs Need to Wear Seat Belts, Too. Here's Why

Dogs Need to Wear Seat Belts, Too. Here's Why

When Car Sharing and Pets Converge

When Car Sharing and Pets Converge

New Ruling Cracks Down on Emotional Support Animals on Planes

New Ruling Cracks Down on Emotional Support Animals on Planes

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How Dogs Work
How Dogs Work

The relationship between people and dogs goes back at least 15,000 years. Have you ever wondered exactly how dogs evolved, and why they come in such a wide variety of shapes and sizes? Find out about our canine companions.

By Hannah Harris

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