Pets

Rayne Beau the cat made an incredible journey.

This cat proved that love knows no distance when he traveled hundreds of miles to be with his owners.

According to experts, this behavior has a few explanations, but being a bully probably isn’t one of them. We also offer a few solutions for how to stop cats from knocking things over.

Dogs love a good sensory experience. But letting them stick their head out of a moving car’s window is not a good idea. Here’s why.

A certified cat trainer provides expert tips on how to make the experience less stressful for both you and your pet.

Playtime with your cat is adorable—and it may also be valuable to scientists at UC Davis.

Letting your cat walk across the counter can be pretty gross. We had a cat expert offer some advice on how to nip that habit in the bud.

Dogs give plenty of love and deserve clean collars.

Is there a weird smell coming from your dog even after you bathed it? It might be time to wash its collar.

Dogs need to sniff around to understand their environment.

This puppy is lucky to live in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Want to live in a really pet-friendly city? Head to Tucson, Arizona.

Dog emotions are in tune with humans’—including stress.

Irish wolfhound and puppy at Crufts 2024 dog show

When dog breeds fall out of fashion, they risk disappearing all together.

He's spreading one helluva message, alright.

Some dogs lift their leg to pee as a way of marking their territory. But they also do it as a way of letting other dogs know they're the baddest canine in town.

Not a Speed Streak car. Also not a licensed hamster.

Tiny race cars running on hamster power angered animal advocates.

Jacqueline Anders/Moment/Getty Images (cat), Jon Mayer/Mental Floss (thought bubble)

According to experts, the answer is a lot shorter than you may think.

Don’t let heatstroke ruin their fun in the sun.

Every pet owner should learn the signs of overheating and the best ways to prevent it.

Losing an animal is a stressful situation, but it’s important to stay calm, act fast, and prepare a comprehensive plan of action. Here are nine things you should do if your pet ever goes missing.

The dog days of summer don’t actually have anything to do with this dog.

The dog days of summer don’t actually have much to do with dogs. Instead, they relate to Sirius, otherwise known as the Dog Star.

According to the American Kennel Club, Siberian huskies, Australian shepherds, and other popular working-dog breeds make the best hiking buddies.

“Shoot, did that plant have leaves of three?”

Dogs can potentially have an allergic reaction to poison ivy, and they can also transmit the irritating oils to people. Here's what to do if you pet encounters the plant.