Pets

Prepare Fluffy and Fido for your next getaway.

From a portable litter box to a calming plush toy, the best pet travel accessories take the stress out of planning trips with dogs and cats.

As the rabbits multiply, city officials are talking about hiring an exterminator.

Karma is a cat … art show. (No, that’s literally the title of the exhibition.)

Your iPhone can help you learn what’s growing around your yard.

If you have an iPhone, you can identify plants without downloading a third-party app.

Cats will try to eat just about anything.

Your cat's weird snacking habits may be related to compulsive behavior condition—or they might just like the crinkly sound.

Canine emotions can be hard to process—for dogs and their owners.

If your dog cries in the presence of a high-value treat or toy, know they’re following their natural instincts.

Curious about pet name trends for 2023? Here are the most popular for dogs and cats across the United States.

Make sure you know how to keep your pet safe during tick season.

Tick collars, topical treatments, and oral medication are just a few things you can try to keep ticks from biting your pets.

While it’s certainly true that dogs are generally kind spirits, that won’t dissuade them from using you as a charcuterie board upon your death.

Canadian wildfires have covered New York City in a dull amber pall.

Canadian wildfires have caused air quality alerts to go into effect across the U.S. Here’s how to stay safe.

Not all Manx cats are tailless like this one.

Manx cats can have tails of varying lengths, but only “rumpies” or “rumpy risers” are eligible to compete in the championship classes in CFA cat shows.

Ever wonder what your dog finds so tasty about grass?

A dog that eats grass frantically may be trying to vomit—but the behavior doesn't automatically warrant a trip to the vet.

Felines seem to love giving their human friends a face full of cat butt. Should we be disgusted, or flattered?

If your dog follows everywhere you go, don’t be too worried about it. The behavior indicates they see you in a positive light.

The tendency for dogs to steal, chew, and snuggle your shoe while dozing off is common across breeds, ages, and temperaments.

Make your pup's beach day dreams come true by protecting them from the sun.

Though fur offers some protection, it's still possible for dogs to get sunburned.

This dachshund wants you to know you're probably mispronouncing the name of his breed.

Dachshund is actually made up of two smaller German words (dachs, which means “badger,” and hund, which means “dog”) and it's not pronounced “dash-hound.”

Cats do fart—but their flatulence is usually quiet. Veterinarians explain why.

Yorkshire Terrier dogs—better known as Yorkies—have a lot of personality packed into their tiny bodies. Learn more about this energetic breed and its history.