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.
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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
Why Do Cats Purr? Happiness Isn't the Only Reason
Chief Mouser Larry the Cat Now Serves His Fifth British PM
You're Probably Petting Your Cat All Wrong, Study Suggests
Is Your Pup One of the 10 Smartest Dog Breeds?
7 of the World's Smallest Dog Breeds
Are Table Scraps Actually That Bad for Dogs?
5 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Betta Fish
How Did the Goldfish Become Everyone's First Pet?
How much can a goldfish remember?
Is It OK to Kiss Your Pets on the Mouth?
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
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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Dogs and fireworks just don't mix. And in the United States, the Fourth of July is a dog's worst nightmare.
A new era of pet foods created in the lab, sustainably and with reduced environmental impact, is coming. But will pets — and their humans — like it?
By John Donovan
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show has been around longer than basketball. Heck even light bulbs. For the first time, it won't have any human spectators and it will be held outside.
By John Donovan
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A study using citizen science tries to help explain why cats love sitting in boxes — even ones that aren't there. What did they find out?
With a very friendly personality, the Egyptian Mau can be trained to do almost anything a dog can do, from walking on a leash to fetching a ball.
The most obvious feature of Manx cats is their lack of a tail, but there is a lot more to them than that, including the fact that they have dog-like personalities and make great pets.
British researchers have found that cats really respond when their owners slow blink at them. It's a great way to improve communication with your cat.
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There's no question you love your cats and dogs like family. What you don't love is their shedding.
Sure, they're adorable. And they're apparently into yoga. But could they really edge out the dog as our favorite pet?
As the 197th breed to be recognized by the AKC, the Biewer terrier is popping up on the radar of dog lovers everywhere.
By Wendy Bowman
It's not the spots, but the mutation of a certain gene, that makes a horse an Appaloosa.
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The black mouth cur may look like a basic dog, but it's actually powerful, protective and sensitive. We'll tell you everything about them, including tips on training and how big they get.
By John Donovan
These lizards love to climb and can thrive on a diet that doesn't include live insects.
By Mark Mancini
Flemish giants, also known as "Flemmies," make great pets, but the question is, how did they get so big?
The rare Bombay cat is all black, but color alone doesn't make a cat a Bombay.
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If you're looking for the right dog, but keeping the house clean and the pet allergies at bay is a priority, here are 19 no-shed dog breeds you might want to consider.
If you're thinking about entering the wonderful world of gecko ownership, check out the advice from our leopard gecko expert and see if this is the right lizard for you.
By Mark Mancini
What do you get when you mix a poodle and a golden retriever? An oodleriever? Nope — you get a goldendoodle. They're great pets, but have a ton of rambunctious energy and need a lot of play time and attention.
By Wendy Bowman
If you have a tough time harnessing your dog's boundless energy, the martingale collar could be the answer. Well, on walks anyway.
By Jeremy Glass
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A popular companion dog for European royalty for centuries, this elegant breed is still sought after worldwide, though somewhat difficult to find in the U.S.
By Wendy Bowman
It's not uncommon for older dogs to lose their sight or even their hearing as they age. But can they lose their ability to smell, too?
Although it may seem like there is no shortage of pets available for adoption, competition can be fierce for the more desired ones. Here are some ways to increase your chances of getting the pet you really want.
By Alia Hoyt
A lot of people are raising chickens in their backyards. As pets. Are these birds really all they're cracked up to be?
By Meg Sparwath
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To a human it's unimaginable — sniffing another's derriere. But to our canine companions, it's totally normal. But why? Why?
Hermit crabs are easy to care for as pets if you provide them with all the essentials they need. And that includes shells for their growing bodies.
By Mark Mancini