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People Are Not Really Great at Reading Dogs' Emotions, New Study Saysopens in a new tab
It turns out we're doing a lot of projecting.
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Labs—The Hungriest Dogs—May Share an Obesity Gene With Humans, New Study Findsopens in a new tab
A genetic variant in people and pups is linked to increased body weight.
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Pink Poodle Rescued From Icy River After Wild Escape—“It Was Like Chasing Cotton Candy” opens in a new tab
The vibrant hue actually worked in the dog's favor.
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2 Oregon Cats Died After Contracting Bird Flu From Raw Foodopens in a new tab
A recall has been issued for the contaminated product.
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53 Cats Were Saved From a “Filthy” Storage Unit in Pennsylvaniaopens in a new tab
Many of them were seriously ill.
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Vet Finds 44 Items—Including 24 Socks, a Scrunchie, and a Onesie—in Dog’s Stomachopens in a new tab
The Bernese Mountain Dog, Luna, had to be rushed to emergency surgery, but is now okay.
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Over 100 Animals Rescued From Horrific Conditions at a Veterinarian’s Homeopens in a new tab
Find out how you can help.
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46% of Dog Parents Consider Their Dog Their Best Friend, New Survey Findsopens in a new tab
The numbers are a little lower for cat people.
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New Global Research Project Will Be the Largest-Ever Study on How Pets Impact Mental Healthopens in a new tab
Mars Petcare is exploring how dogs and cats impact human wellbeing — and vice versa.
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New Global Research Project Will Be the Largest Ever Study on How Pets Impact Mental Healthopens in a new tab
Mars Petcare is exploring how dogs and cats impact human well-being – and vice versa.
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Dogs Clearly Have a Favorite Color, New Study Findsopens in a new tab
Pups seem to have a strong preference this sunny shade.
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Cats Release Oxytocin When Cuddling With Humans—But Only on Their Own Termsopens in a new tab
It all comes down to attachment styles.
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The Most Decorated Dog in U.S. History—Who Protected the Obamas from an Intruder—Has Diedopens in a new tab
“We miss him so much. A huge hole that can never be replaced.”
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3 Arizona Dogs Died After Ingesting Poison Allegedly Meant for Coyotesopens in a new tab
Cops are searching for the person who has also killed 38 coyotes and other wildlife.
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The Westminster Best in Show Winner Has Cropped Ears—and People Are Ticked Offopens in a new tab
Monty received a history-making honor, but his cosmetic procedure has raised some eyebrows.
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Indiana Police Rescue Dog Who Was Traveling Unsecured in an Open Trailer on an Expresswayopens in a new tab
The terrified pup was abandoned shortly before he was found and saved by state police.
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New Study Finds the Best Way to Get a Dog’s Attentionopens in a new tab
It's a combo of two things.
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Canned Tuna Has Been Recalled in 26 States Due to Botulism Risksopens in a new tab
A warning if your cat loves a tuna treat.
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RetrievAir, a New Air Service for Dogs, Lets You Travel With Pups of Any Sizeopens in a new tab
And it's not as expensive as you might think.
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Specialized Dog Breeds Aren’t Actually More Skilled Than Other Dogs, New Study Saysopens in a new tab
It's more about personality and training.
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I'm Worried the State of Maine Could Fine Me $5,000 For My Dog's Barkingopens in a new tab
As a Maine resident, I don't think this proposed bill will do anyone any favors.
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Common Household Chemicals Are Linked to Cancer in Dogs, New Study Findsopens in a new tab
The problem is worse in warmer areas.
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Your Dog Can Join a Clinical Trial for a Drug That May Extend Their Lifeopens in a new tab
Find out how your pup can get involved.
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More Than 5,000 Pounds of Dog Food Recalled for Salmonella Contaminationopens in a new tab
Here’s how to keep your pet safe.
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Have a Terrible Ex? This Animal Shelter Will “Neuter” Them for You for Valentine’s Dayopens in a new tab
“Everyone deserves to laugh at your ex’s expense.”
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Multiple Dogs Have Been Fatally Electrocuted on City Sidewalks—Here's How to Keep Your Pup Safeopens in a new tab
It’s a problem that gets worse in winter.
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All the Drama Behind the Race for Dog Mayor of NYC (Yes, There is a Dog Mayor of NYC)opens in a new tab
Meet Simon the Basset Cattle Dog who was just sworn in on the steps of City Hall after months of scandal.
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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s 3-Legged Dog, Penny, Has Passed Awayopens in a new tab
Their beloved rescue pup was born on their wedding day.
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This LA Shelter Rescued Over 800 Animals Displaced From the Wildfiresopens in a new tab
Pasadena Humane is making a difference—and they need your help.
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Notorious Dog “Trainer” Pleads Guilty to 150-Plus Charges of Animal Cruelty and Theftopens in a new tab
The Ohio scammer is facing justice after years of mistreating dogs.
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Cat Ends Up Taking 3 Flights After Being Left on a Plane by Airline Staffopens in a new tab
The brave Maine Coon, Mittens, is now safe at home.
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How to Help Pets Affected by the Devastating LA Firesopens in a new tab
See which local shelters are taking pets (and who needs your donations right now).
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Cats Mirror Each Other's Facial Expressions to Become Friends, New Study Findsopens in a new tab
Now we get where “copycat” came from.
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People And Their Dogs Really Do Look Alike, New Research Findsopens in a new tab
You may already know this, but now it's scientifically proven.
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Cats Should Be Kept Indoors to Avoid Bird Flu, Veterinarians Warnopens in a new tab
The recommendation comes after multiple cats passed away from the virus.
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Letting Your Dog Lick Your Face Could Be Dangerous, New Study Findsopens in a new tab
Dogs can spread antibiotic-resistant salmonella to humans, scientists warn.
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Watch Video of Man Reuniting With Missing Dog 5 Days After His Home Burned Down in LA Firesopens in a new tab
It's heartwarming and heartbreaking all at once.
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Vet Opens Empty Hospital to Care for Over 40 Pets Displaced by the Los Angeles Wildfiresopens in a new tab
“For every person who needed help, there were 50 people offering to help.”
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Meghan Pays Moving Tribute to Rescue Dog: “Thank You For Loving Him”opens in a new tab
The Duchess of Sussex experienced the moment every pet parent dreads
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Airplane Passenger Is Kicked Off Southwest Flight After Her Cat Poops in His Carrieropens in a new tab
She and her cat were stranded for 12 hours.
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Kitten Food Recalled After Testing Positive for Salmonellaopens in a new tab
Over 1,000 pounds were recalled — here's everything you need to know.
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5 Cats Have Reportedly Been Infected with Bird Flu from Raw-Food Brandopens in a new tab
Here’s everything you need to know.
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Plane Passengers Are “Livid” After These Airlines Gave Their Seats to Service Dogsopens in a new tab
“There is no way that dog has spent as much with this airline as I have,” one flyer wrote on Reddit.
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The Most Searched for Dog and Cat Breeds of 2024opens in a new tab
Plus, the most popular by state and other adoption trends.
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Pet Food Recalled for Bird Flu Contamination After Cat Diesopens in a new tab
A cat in Oregon passed after eating from the affected batch.
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We’re Not as Good at Reading Our Dogs’ Emotions as We Thought, Study Findsopens in a new tab
People struggle to recognize fear and frustration the most.
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Cats May Become Bird Flu Carriers, New Study Warnsopens in a new tab
With bird flu cases on the rise, scientists are worried the virus could mutate.
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CNN’s “Hero of the Year” Fosters the Dogs of People Seeking Addiction Treatmentopens in a new tab
Stephen Knight is the founder of the life-saving nonprofit Dogs Matter.
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Dogs Care More About the Texture of Something Than the Shape, New Study Findsopens in a new tab
It’s one way canine cognition differs from human cognition.
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Dog Left Tied to a Pole in Hurricane Milton Floodwaters Has Been Adoptedopens in a new tab
It was “love at first sight” with his new housemate, another Bull Terrier rescue.
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Nearly 10,000 Pounds of Puppy Food Recalled After Testing Positive for Salmonellaopens in a new tab
Here's everything you need to know.
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Scientists Finally Discovered the Gene That Makes Cats Orangeopens in a new tab
Ginger, calico, and tortoiseshell cats have been a mystery for 60 years.
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BTS Member V's Beloved Dog, Yeontan, Has Passed Awayopens in a new tab
The boy band member shared the news with fans on Instagram.
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Dog Treats Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contaminationopens in a new tab
Everything you need to know to keep your pup safe.
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New York City Passed Legislation Banning the Sale of Dogs and Cats in Pet Storesopens in a new tab
A handful of other cities and states have done the same in an effort to end the puppy mill pipeline.
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The First-Ever Cruise for Dogs Will Set Sail In 2025opens in a new tab
Canine massages, dog grooming, and personal pet butlers included.
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A Massive Amount of Carrots Have Been Recalled After Testing Positive for E. Coliopens in a new tab
Do not feed your dog this popular snack.