“My cat choosing to puke on the hardwood floor rather than on the carpet is a sign of great respect in his culture” ...

Dogs have been our loyal companions for thousands of years, and it’s no surprise that people are still fascinated by them today. Whether they are making us laugh, offering comfort, or surprising us ...

During the past year I've received numerous emails that can be best characterized as requests to "right the wrongs about prevailing myths about dogs and their relationships with us." Among the various ...

Scientists have learned a lot about what happens to the human body as we age. But there's still much to learn about how other ...

Like humans, dogs make all kinds of small movements and sounds in their sleep. You may see the twitch of a tail or hear your dog whine softly. These are familiar to us as the tell-tale signs of ...

Brittany dogs are one of the most versatile breeds of hunting dogs around. These long-legged creatures will enthusiastically chase down ducks all day. They also make great family dogs on top of their ...

When most people think of whiskers, they think of cats — even the most straightforward drawing of a cat often includes long whiskers — but did you know that dogs have whiskers too? Just like cat ...

A recent essay by award-winning science writer Emily Anthes titled "In Defense of Dumb Dogs: Your pet is (probably) not a genius, and that’s OK" has generated countless emails, texts, and in-person ...

Quid and I have struck a deal. Every morning she flies up the stairs, leaps onto our bed, and attacks my nose with her sharp little teeth. And I am awakened. Oh wait, no; we don’t have a deal. She ...

There’s a fluffy Yorkie in the produce section, and its owner cannot understand why anyone has a problem with this. Pet humanization has been building to this for years. Sixty-nine percent of ...