Latest Pets Stories
Is your dog actually smart? Depends on its memory.
Doggie DNA tests help predict the breeds that will be Puppy Bowl MVPs
Dogs can make stressful workplaces better for people. Even the White House.
This new harness lets military dogs parachute safely and with style
Why do cats purr?
Dog owners may catch COVID-19 more often, but the reason will surprise you
New Guinea singing dogs still roam the wilderness
How cats and dogs see the world
Toilet training your cat isn’t as great as it sounds
How to help your pet with separation anxiety
Humans have partnered with sled dogs for 9,500 years
Snakebites can be deadly for dogs, but some simple precautions can save them
Gadgets that make pet owners’ lives easier
‘Super puppies’ keep calm and carry on in the most stressful situations
Meet the Azawakh, the latest breed to enter the Westminster Dog Show
Did humans truly domesticate dogs? Canine history is more of a mystery than you think.
We’re surprisingly bad at reading cats’ facial expressions
These camera-equipped dog goggles keep special-forces canines connected to their handlers
Six ways you can ease your dog’s fear of fireworks
The science behind this adorable puppy’s forehead tail
Despite appearances, your cat does love you
Scientists are investigating the secrets of smelly cat butts
Celebrate National Dog Day with 14 of the best doggone stories we’ve got
8 common wild plants that are poisonous to your dog
When to start worrying that a dog bite (or lick) might kill you
You’re probably petting your cat wrong
Homemade dog food can actually deprive pets of essential nutrients
Pets can donate blood too
The FDA says grain-free food could be killing dogs. Here’s what pet owners should know.
Today’s exotic pets are tomorrow’s invasive pests
Dog pee on the sidewalk does more than just piss off your neighbors
Why do cats—and so many other animals—look like they’re wearing socks?
How your dog could go vegan and still stay healthy
These synthetic canine cadavers help vets save real dogs
These dogs know you have malaria before you do
Dogs aren’t especially smart, but they have a particular set of skills
The FDA just issued a warning for flea and tick medication that might cause seizures
How a pair of wildlife rescuers ended up with a chubby pet squirrel named Thumbelina
Shelters often mislabel dog breeds. But should we be labeling them at all?
The genes that turn wild animals into pets
A veterinarian explains what dog and cat years really mean
This cat-poop parasite can change your brain, but it probably won’t make you an entrepreneur
Why can’t I use my dog’s tick prevention medicine?
Can we really ever know if animals are happy?
Dogs spread across the Americas alongside humans. Then they got eaten.
What is ‘trancing’ and why does it make my dog act so weird around plants?
There’s an outbreak of canine flu. What do we do?
To save a dog breed, change it
Robotic noses could be the future of disaster rescue—if they can outsniff search dogs
Purebred dogs are helping us cure cancer
A pet’s death can hurt more than losing a fellow human
Can my dog get me sick?
We’re so close with dogs, even our poop looks similar
Scientists have identified a gene that’s killing purebred dogs. Does that even matter?
Not all dogs eat poop, but the ones that do like it fresh
The origin story of domesticated rabbits may be all wrong
Kittens from the same litter don’t always have the same parents
Should you feed your pet raw meat?
We need to stop letting our pets get fat
Hold onto your butts: Don’t let dogs get stoned on your leftover weed
What to do if your dog eats your Christmas chocolates
Meet the very good dogs who hunt down invasive species
60 years ago today, a Soviet street dog became the first animal to orbit Earth
Yes, your dog is making puppy eyes at you