Pets
Your Cat's Attitude Actually Is Closely Linked to Its Breed, Survey Shows
Nearly half of breed behavioral differences can be attributed to hereditary factors
Breathing Problems in Pugs and Bulldogs Might Have a Genetic Component
It might not be their smushed-up snouts after all
Thanks to Facial Reconstruction, You Can Now Look Into the Eyes of a Neolithic Dog
The collie-sized canine was buried in a cavernous tomb on Scotland’s Orkney Islands around 2,500 B.C.
Thousands of Invasive Cane Toads Overtake Florida Community
A mild winter and rain has led to a spring explosion of the amphibians, which are clogging pool filters, lawns and driveways
CDC Cautions Against Kissing Pet Hedgehogs
The prickly critters have been linked to a recent salmonella outbreak
Newly Discovered Leaf-Tailed Gecko From Madagascar Is Already Threatened by Pet Trade
The master of camouflage is about 4-inches-long and hides amid dead leaves
The Story of Dyngo, a War Dog Brought Home From Combat
I brought a seasoned veteran of the conflict in Afghanistan into my home—and then things got wild
Excessive Vitamin D in Pet Food May Be Making Dogs Sick
A number of brands, including Nutrisca and Natural Life, have issued recalls of certain products
This Remote Control Vest Trains Rescue Dogs Using Flashlights
By aiming little spots of light, handlers can direct their fearless doggos through disaster areas
To Mourn Beloved, 17-Year-Old Cat, Artist Made Genre-Spanning, Star-Studded Tribute Album
Pharrell, Bono, Laurie Anderson, Michael Stipe, The National and others penned songs for Souris, artist Sophie Calle's animal companion
Genetic Testing Shows Animal Shelters Often Misidentify Dogs' Breeds
Shelter staff correctly identified a pup's primary or secondary breed just 67 percent of the time
Why You Can Walk Into a Store and Buy a Nearly Extinct Animal
By commercializing species, humans wield a far bigger influence than they think over the fate of wild plants and animals
There's No Such Thing as a Hypoallergenic Cat
With its short tight curl, many claim that the Cornish Rex is proof that cats can be allergen-free. Nope
The Real Reasons You Shouldn't Clone Your Dog
It’s easy to understand why someone would want to. It's harder to justify the actual cloning process, both ethically and scientifically
The Odd, Tidy Story of Rabbit Domestication That Is Also Completely False
New study lends weight to the idea that domestication isn’t a point, but a process
A Deadly Virus Is on the Rise for Australia's Cats
"Cat plague" hasn't been seen in pets down under for 40 years ago, but a new spate of cases has veterinarians concerned
The Evolution of Petface
The same traits that make these dogs adorable threaten their health and well-being
Fido's Making That Puppy Face on Purpose—He's Trying to Tell You Something
A new study suggests dogs use their facial expressions to communicate
Mark Twain Liked Cats Better Than People
Who wouldn't?
Four Weird Ways Dogs Have Earned Their Keep
From pulling milk carts to herding reindeer, dogs have had some odd jobs
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