Pets

Bloodhounds, with their floppy skin and gangly ears, are the quintessential tracking dogs, and there's good reason.

ByJohn Perritano

Dogs are more than man's best friend. They've also helped out with the Cuban Missile Crisis, joined the Russian space program and discovered a rare archaeological find. And at least one was promoted to sergeant.

ByJohn Perritano

We live in a sharing economy. And a pet-loving economy. So what happens when the two worlds collide?

ByKristen Hall-Geisler

Some airline passengers have tried to skip paying pet fees on planes by claiming their dogs, cats or even pigs are emotional support animals. But a new ruling has put an end to that.

ByAlia Hoyt

If it wasn't for Tesla's cat, we might not have electricity in our homes.

ByMelanie Radzicki McManus

Are they sick? Hungry? Thirsty? Or do they just like the way the stuff tastes?

ByJohn Perritano

It may not be in your state, but that doesn't mean it's a good idea.

ByCherise Threewitt

With so many dog foods on the market, how do we know what's best for our furry friends?

ByJohn Perritano

A study suggests your canine may be flashing those puppy dog eyes because it's trying to tell you something.

BySarah Gleim

Let sleeping dogs lie? Maybe even in the same room, says a new study.

ByAlia Hoyt

A study put dogs and wolves head to head in the intelligence department. Guess which species won?

ByJohn Perritano

Credit for the ubiquity of the name as shorthand for a generic, random dog goes to one of the most popular U.S. presidents.

ByLaurie L. Dove

Some pet owners are amazed when their dogs respond to 'W-A-L-K' the same way they respond to 'walk.' But are their pooches getting smarter or just responding to something else?

ByAlia Hoyt

Is your cat pawing its food out of its bowl to eat and you can't figure out why? No, it's not being haughty, as usual — it might actually be stressed.

ByKate Kershner

Think your dog would be willing to share his treats with other dogs? Studies show he probably would.

ByJohn Perritano

Cats love to chase the little red dot of light, but why? Can't they tell it's not prey? And is it making them crazy, as some vets fear?

ByJesslyn Shields

Cats don't just lie on your sofa looking sulky. Some have authored scientific papers, discovered continents and entered politics. Read on to see what we mean.

ByMelanie Radzicki McManus

Huffing your puppy's feet for an aroma reminiscent of Fritos all comes down to the existence of certain microbes.

ByLaurie L. Dove

Veterinarians have a name for when a dog gets the call of the wild, often after a bath, and suddenly starts tearing through the house with an untamed glint in its eye.

ByLaurie L. Dove

A new report shows the benefits of using food puzzles with indoor cats. Here's how to make your own.

ByMelanie Radzicki McManus

Dogs suffering from the condition known as "limber tail" experience pain as their normally waggable appendages go limp.

ByJesslyn Shields

Think you're an ace swimmer? These canines might be even better.

ByAllison Loudermilk

Pet stores provide scientific, anatomical names for dog chews, so why resort to euphemisms like "pizzle" and "bully stick"? Dogs have no shame — but we humans do.

ByLaurie L. Dove

Counting the number of housecats around the world is about as difficult as, well, herding cats. In fact, estimates of global cat population vary... by millions.

ByKaren Kirkpatrick

Declining pet sales are affecting the pet store industry, as more pet lovers turn to pet adoption and rescue.

BySarah Gleim