Food aggression in dogs can be startling for owners, especially when it appears suddenly in an otherwise gentle companion. But veterinarians and behaviorists say the behavior is common, highly manageable and usually rooted in fear rather than true hostility. Understanding why dogs guard food — and how to respond — can transform mealtimes ...Read more

If you’ve ever watched your dog paddling invisible oceans in her sleep, or your cat’s whiskers flicking as though she’s tracking prey across the savannah of her imagination, you’ve witnessed one of the most captivating mysteries in animal behavior: the dreaming mind of a pet.

Most owners know the signs — paws kicking, ears twitching, ...Read more

As cannabis becomes more common in American households — from gummies and tinctures to CBD oils lining boutique shelves — pet owners have begun wondering whether their anxious dog or arthritic cat might benefit from the same products people use. Online forums overflow with testimonials, DIY dosing charts, and hopeful anecdotes.

But ...Read more

Every cat owner has seen it: the quiet housecat transforms into a rolling, writhing, blissed-out creature the moment a pinch of catnip hits the floor. One sniff, and the rehearsed aloofness disappears. Cats shake their heads, flop over, bunny-kick invisible foes, or enter a trance-like state of pure feline joy.

But what *is* catnip, and why ...Read more

As temperatures drop, many pet owners turn to sweaters, coats and other winter gear in hopes of keeping their dogs — and occasionally their cats — warm and comfortable. But the pet-clothing market has grown so rapidly that shelves now overflow with fleece pullovers, insulated parkas, rain shells, paw booties and even full-body snowsuits. The...Read more

A pet bed is more than a soft place to nap. For many dogs and cats, it serves as a refuge — a space that smells right, fits right and offers the quiet stability they don’t always find in the bustle of a human household. Yet the market is flooded with options, from orthopedic memory foam to raised cots to cave-style hideaways. Picking the ...Read more

Cats don’t claw furniture out of spite. The behavior is instinctive, ancient, and baked into feline biology — a mix of stretching, scent-marking, stress-relief, and the feline version of a good manicure. But when that natural impulse collides with a new sofa, a favorite armchair or a cherished rug, frustration quickly surfaces. Managing ...Read more

In a quiet field or behind a weathered stable, a flash of movement catches the eye—a lithe, watchful cat slipping between hay bales. These are barn cats, the self-appointed guardians of rural life. Long before the age of plush cat beds and Instagram fame, cats like these lived outdoors, patrolling farms and granaries, earning their meals by ...Read more

Short-haired dogs—beagles, hounds, boxers, pit bulls—look deceptively tidy. Their sleek coats give the illusion of low maintenance. Then you sit on your couch, glance down, and realize your black jeans have gone beige. Those fine, needle-like hairs seem to weld themselves to every surface.

The truth is, short fur can be more persistent than...Read more

There are few moments more unifying in the human experience than realizing you’ve just trodden in dog poop. Whether it’s the faint squish beneath your trainer or the full barefoot horror that follows an evening garden stroll, the emotional cycle is identical: disbelief, disgust, and a swift assessment of nearby grass, gravel, or hose access....Read more

In a news cycle that often spotlights disaster and discord, animals keep reminding us what resilience and connection look like. From reunions years in the making to communities rallying for creatures in trouble, these five stories rose above the noise—small lives with outsized impact.

Seven Years Gone, and Home at Last

When Gabrielle ...Read more

CHICAGO -- No matter what you may think (or have heard), dogs and cats can’t talk.

Neither can snakes or guinea pigs or any other species of animals that people consider pets. So it is impossible for any of them to tell you what they think of the increasingly popular habit of people dressing them up in costumes for Halloween.

This is some of...Read more

PHILADELPHIA -- The spirits of the pets come first, treading home on soft, shadowy paws, making their way by the light of altar candles and guided by the eternal tie of love.

They’re welcomed with offerings of favorite treats and fresh water, and by the careful placement of old toys and worn collars that have become cherished mementos.

It’...Read more

SEATTLE -- King County's best employee, Errol the Courthouse Dog, is hanging up his collar and starting his golden years.

Errol, who celebrated his 12th birthday Monday, has spent a decade in the King County Superior Court comforting children, people with developmental disabilities and older people when they are called to testify or provide ...Read more

Kylie Jenner is mourning the death of her Italian Greyhound Norman.

The 28-year-old make-up mogul has revealed via social media that Norman recently passed away, aged 12.

Alongside a series of throwback photos of her beloved pet, Kylie wrote on Instagram: "In Loving Memory of My Sweet Norman

"I still remember the day I brought you home. I had...Read more

Millions of people already use the Life360 app to track the location of their family members and loved ones.

Now the California tech company behind the popular family safety app is hoping people will use a new gadget and their location-tracking services to keep tabs on their pets.

On Wednesday, Life360 unveiled a new tracking device people can...Read more

WASHINGTON — Over the course of an hour during the afternoon, West Virginia’s most prominent political figure greeted well-wishers while clad in a pink tutu and sparkly birthday hat.

Babydog, the English bulldog that trails after Sen. Jim Justice in the Senate hallways, celebrated her 6th birthday on the 15th day of the government shutdown....Read more