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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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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Bloodhounds, with their floppy skin and gangly ears, are the quintessential tracking dogs, and there's good reason.
Dogs are more than man's best friend. They've also helped out with the Cuban Missile Crisis, joined the Russian space program and discovered a rare archaeological find. And at least one was promoted to sergeant.
We live in a sharing economy. And a pet-loving economy. So what happens when the two worlds collide?
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Some airline passengers have tried to skip paying pet fees on planes by claiming their dogs, cats or even pigs are emotional support animals. But a new ruling has put an end to that.
By Alia Hoyt
If it wasn't for Tesla's cat, we might not have electricity in our homes.
Are they sick? Hungry? Thirsty? Or do they just like the way the stuff tastes?
It may not be in your state, but that doesn't mean it's a good idea.
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With so many dog foods on the market, how do we know what's best for our furry friends?
A study suggests your canine may be flashing those puppy dog eyes because it's trying to tell you something.
By Sarah Gleim
Let sleeping dogs lie? Maybe even in the same room, says a new study.
By Alia Hoyt
A study put dogs and wolves head to head in the intelligence department. Guess which species won?
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Credit for the ubiquity of the name as shorthand for a generic, random dog goes to one of the most popular U.S. presidents.
Some pet owners are amazed when their dogs respond to 'W-A-L-K' the same way they respond to 'walk.' But are their pooches getting smarter or just responding to something else?
By Alia Hoyt
Is your cat pawing its food out of its bowl to eat and you can't figure out why? No, it's not being haughty, as usual — it might actually be stressed.
Think your dog would be willing to share his treats with other dogs? Studies show he probably would.
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Cats love to chase the little red dot of light, but why? Can't they tell it's not prey? And is it making them crazy, as some vets fear?
Cats don't just lie on your sofa looking sulky. Some have authored scientific papers, discovered continents and entered politics. Read on to see what we mean.
Huffing your puppy's feet for an aroma reminiscent of Fritos all comes down to the existence of certain microbes.
Veterinarians have a name for when a dog gets the call of the wild, often after a bath, and suddenly starts tearing through the house with an untamed glint in its eye.
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A new report shows the benefits of using food puzzles with indoor cats. Here's how to make your own.
Dogs suffering from the condition known as "limber tail" experience pain as their normally waggable appendages go limp.
Think you're an ace swimmer? These canines might be even better.
Pet stores provide scientific, anatomical names for dog chews, so why resort to euphemisms like "pizzle" and "bully stick"? Dogs have no shame — but we humans do.
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Counting the number of housecats around the world is about as difficult as, well, herding cats. In fact, estimates of global cat population vary... by millions.
Declining pet sales are affecting the pet store industry, as more pet lovers turn to pet adoption and rescue.
By Sarah Gleim