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Dear Cathy,

We got Kasey when he was two, many years ago, from my daughter who passed away. He’s now a healthy 14-year-old tuxedo. Kasey is afraid of me and avoids all men. He connects with my wife on a limited basis, sometimes sitting near her or briefly on her lap, but only in the evening, near her lounge chair, and only if I’m not in the...Read more

DENVER — A new dinosaur species unearthed from the famed Morrison Formation in Colorado has been identified, according to a journal article published last week in Royal Society Open Science.

Scientists have named the speedy, dog-sized dinosaur Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae, according to the article. Its skeleton, or what fossil hunters could ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

My daughter's dog is a 12-year-old Border Collie/Aussie mix. He's the best dog, except when it comes to thunderstorms, or even gentle rain. When she's home, he will stand shaking with his head down. With thunder, he'll find someplace to hide, but if she's not home, he becomes destructive, even to the point of clawing the hose from ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

My six-year-old Aussie Doodle gets so excited she urinates when a female guest visits and shows her some attention. When she is ignored, she jumps on that person. How can I stop this behavior?

— Elaine, Westbury, New York

Dear Elaine,

The first behavior – urinating when a guest pays attention to your dog – is known as ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — Gilbert, the 4-year-old golden retriever trained by state Rep. Melissa Hortman to be a service dog, was too friendly for a working dog’s life. So, he became the family pet, much to Hortman’s delight.

“A lot of dogs just want to be around people — all people” — a wonderful trait that Gilbert shared, but a less-...Read more

When choosing a dog for a household with young children, temperament, energy level, and trainability are key factors. For families with kids under 10, the ideal canine companion is patient, friendly, and adaptable to a bustling environment. While every dog has its own personality, certain breeds are particularly well-suited for young families ...Read more

When choosing a dog for a household with young children, temperament, energy level, and trainability are key factors. For families with kids under 10, the ideal canine companion is patient, friendly, and adaptable to a bustling environment. While every dog has its own personality, certain breeds are particularly well-suited for young families ...Read more

For millions of people around the world, cats are more than just pets — they are companions, emotional support systems, and even unofficial therapists. Though cats are often seen as aloof or independent, research increasingly shows that owning a cat can have measurable benefits for both mental and physical health.

One of the most widely ...Read more

Cats are often praised for their elegance and independence, but pet owners know they come with a few less glamorous realities. One of the most common and messy of these is the hairball. While the sight and sound of a cat hacking up a hairball may be unpleasant, the issue is natural and usually harmless. Still, understanding what hairballs are, ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

Our adorable and lovable great-grandson Labradoodle, Franklin, has a rather unusual behavior. This past weekend, our daughter and son-in-law brought Franklin along for a fundraising walk around our local fairgrounds.

At one point, he suddenly flopped down on the pavement – head and paws down. At first, I thought he was just tired...Read more

When a dog suddenly scoots its rear end across the floor, many pet owners respond with laughter, confusion, or mild horror—especially if it’s happening on a freshly cleaned carpet. The behavior, commonly referred to as “boot scooting,” may look comical, but it often signals that something is bothering the dog’s backside. While an ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

I have a friend with a two-year-old miniature schnauzer he’s had since puppyhood. He installed a camera in his room to check on the dog while he’s away, but no matter how briefly he leaves – even just to run to the store – the dog starts crying and won’t stop until he returns.

As a result, he takes the dog everywhere, ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

We currently do not have pets, as we’ve been traveling, but many of our friends and neighbors do, especially small dogs. While walking, we often stop to pet them. Many smell strongly of air freshener, and the scent even rubs off on our hands.

We can’t imagine what it must be like for them, given their heightened sense of smell....Read more

Dear Cathy,

After helping my beloved Cavalier King Charles find peace from his battle with heart disease and cancer, we brought home a male toy poodle. He is beautiful, intelligent, funny – and violently aggressive.

From the beginning, I worked hard to socialize him. He went to puppy preschool and attended day camp twice a week for over ...Read more

The VIP was greeted effusively by the hotel staff and found special amenities and treats in her hotel room.

But at the newly renovated Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown, this VIP was our 12-pound rescue pup Loni, who found a dog bed, toy, dog biscuits and ...Read more

The Transylvanian Hound, known in its native Hungary as the Erdélyi Kopó, is a storied breed with deep roots in the Carpathian Basin. Once a prized hunting companion for the nobility of medieval Europe, this ancient scent hound is renowned for its agility, endurance, and keen nose, making it an exceptional hunter across rugged terrain.

The ...Read more