Pets

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.

People throughout history have loved pugs.

These adorably wrinkly-faced dogs have a rich history.

Amazon Pet Day is cause for celebration.

During Amazon Pet Day 2023, you can get huge discounts on top-rated pet essentials, from Furbo dog cameras to litter boxes, toys, and more.

Sometimes it’s better to think inside the box.

Get the scoop on the best cat litters to buy now according to experts, including clumping, non-clumping, and odor-controlling varieties.

Dogs don’t just curl up because it’s cute.

“Because it's adorable” is just an unintended side effect. There’s actually an evolutionary reason behind why dogs curl up to sleep.

Noble working doggos practically scream for scratches, but you must resist the urge.

French Bulldogs may have roots in England, but they’re now the most popular dog breed in the United States.

Pets shed and can cause all kinds of messes—but experts say these products can help.

These pet-safe cleaning products can tackle common messes so you don’t have to work as hard, and they’re all recommended by experts.

With the proper care, all dogs are trainable. But some may fit particular situations better than others.

There's more to these cute little amphibians than meets the eye.

Also known as Mexican walking fish, the axolotl is famous for its ability to regrow limbs and organs, but there's more to these aquatic salamanders than meets the eye.

We have some bad news about your ‘hypoallergenic’ pet.

We asked some allergy experts if a truly hypoallergenic animal actually exists.

After 31 years, the Labrador retriever is no longer at the top of the American Kennel Club’s annual list.

Pay attention to calories rather than the volume of pet food you feed your dog.

Peace between cats and dogs is possible—with time, strategy, and training.

Dirty paws, get ready to meet your match.

The Dexas MudBuster portable dog paw cleaner has gone viral on TikTok, and you can find it on Amazon for $14.

Throwing your puppy a little bit of steak may not be so bad after all.

“He chomnk.” —One Google reviewer who gave Szczecin’s famed feline five stars.

Furniture is no match for a cat’s claws.

You may not be able to stop your cat from scratching, but you can try to prevent them from shredding your couch to bits or gouging the door frames so badly you have to forfeit your apartment’s security deposit.