PETS

A gene variant associated with appetite and obesity has been found in several Labrador retriever breeds.

A few places give care, protection, and love to animals no one else wants.

Go ahead and let Fido or Fluffy join in the celebrations, but follow these dos and don'ts to keep your pet safe.

It's not always a walk in the park.

Your dog will thank you for a lovely day at one of these parks.

Airports are now required to have pet relief areas, making doggie pit stops a more common sight in terminals.

Here's further evidence that the love between dogs and their owners is mutual.

After a long, snowy winter, it’s hard to resist the allure of warm summer days. Of course, they can come at a cost—including a sunburn. While it’s a well-known advisory for humans to slather on that SPF before taking in the rays, what about animals?

Read on for eight tips for keeping your cat's box tidy, fresh, and welcoming.

Prisons across the United States and elsewhere have instituted programs that pair inmates with animals in need. The benefits to the inmates are many: They can cuddle with the animals, learn new skills, practice compassion and consideration, and some even

The policy will allow pet owners to take a couple hours, days, or even weeks off—as needed—to care for their sick companions.

It's loud and sometimes messy, but it gets the job done.