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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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
Some of us get it, some of us don't – the scourge of so many nature lovers everywhere – but did you know that our four-legged friends are also susceptible to the three-leaved menace?
All dogs have anal glands that serve multiple functions. The problem is they can also get blocked or infected, and even leak, which is really disgusting if you're a human.
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The xoloitzcuintli is one of the most ancient of dog breeds and even was considered as a symbolic guide to the underworld by the ancient Aztec and Mayan civilizations.
By Wendy Bowman
Colorful, flashy betta fish are common as pets. But many owners are unaware of how to properly care for them.
If you run out of your dog's food, can you just feed him your cat's food? And what about your cat? Is it OK to give him dog food?
By Meg Sparwath
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. And a few breeds stand out for being, well, exceptionally huge. But what is the biggest dog breed in the world?
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At between 120 and 170 pounds, you might expect the massive Leonberger to be aggressive and hard to handle — turns out, they're intelligent, gentle and sensitive family dogs.
By Wendy Bowman
All dogs need baths. But how often? And can you bathe them too much?
By Meg Sparwath
The ragdoll habit of turning floppy in their owners' arms is one of the breed's most endearing trademarks. And those eyes ...
By Mark Mancini
It's one of your worst nightmares. Your dog isn't breathing and you can't find his pulse. Do you know what to do to save his life?
By Wendy Bowman
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Retractable leashes, martingale collars, slip leads, harnesses, choke chains – this dog walking business is way more complicated than you thought. So, with all the options out there, what is the best way to leash your dog?
A hybrid cross between a small Asian leopard cat and a domestic cat, the Bengal cat will keep you busy with its intelligence and active personality. It may even shower with you.
By Mark Mancini
The way to a dog's heart is definitely through a belly rub, but just touching a cat's belly will probably get you a back-leg rabbit kick and a painful vise of teeth and claws.
Goldfish may seem like an easy starter pet, but they do require some basic care so they don't end up in the toilet a few weeks later! We talk with an expert about the three steps every goldfish owner should take.
By Alia Hoyt
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What do you get when you mix a domestic cat with a wild African serval cat? You get a Savannah cat, which turns out to be a very beautiful but very controversial kitty.
By Mark Mancini
The Maine Coon and the Norwegian Forest are both plus-size breeds of cat, but what are the differences between these feline behemoths?
By Mark Mancini