These ultra-zoomed photos of the parasites that live in pets look like something out of a horror movie
Our pets are some of our most cherished companions. But they can also be home to some pretty disgusting parasites. While it’s important to take …
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Dogs go through a midlife crisis just like humans, study finds
A new study focusing on personality changes in dogs finds that dogs tend to stop novelty-seeking around age three and experience personality changes up until …
Pet food maker recalled 17 different pet food brands – here’s the full list
A recall of pet food contaminated with elevated levels of a toxin has hit nearly 20 different popular brands. The company behind the various food …
If you have any of this dog food, throw it out immediately
The FDA has announced a voluntary recall of various dog food brands do to the possibility that they contain toxic mold at high levels. The …
There are five types of cat owners, according to science
Researchers surveyed cat owners to determine which type of cat owner they are, based on their stance on feline hunting habits. People range from being …
Man looking for a new cat finds his old one instead
A man who had lost his beloved cat a week prior found him by chance at a local humane society while he was looking for …
How did this lost dog survive for three months in a sea cave?
A dog lost for three months on the coast of Vancouver Island was miraculously rescued by a pair of surfers who just happened to be …
Dogs possess an ability that humans can only dream of
A new study reveals that dogs are incredibly good at forging shortcuts in areas that are unfamiliar to them. The impressive ability appears to be …
CDC says social distancing guidelines now apply to pets
Social distancing guidelines to fight the coronavirus pandemic — which has now infected more than 1 million Americans — don’t just apply to people. The …
A dog tested positive for coronavirus, but nobody knows what that means yet
As the coronavirus COVID-19 continues to keep the world’s health experts on edge, with new cases popping up in many different countries on a daily …
This adorable husky with surprised eyes found her new home after going viral on Facebook
When a four-year-old husky named Jubilee was surrendered to New Jersey’s Husky House earlier this month, the breeder who brought her in said they couldn’t …
Full-scale manhunt underway for dog stolen in San Francisco
A GoFundMe campaign topping $10,000, a private plane carrying a banner calling for public involvement, and a reward of $7,000 for information leading to the …
Dog fails to swim across ocean, but is still a very good girl
As we inch toward winter and cooler temperatures spread across the United States, one ambitious pup decided to head south. In fact, she decided to …
Here’s how fast your dog really ages – and no, it’s not the old 7-to-1 rule
Every dog owner is familiar with the concept of “dog years.” It’s the idea that for every year of human time, dogs age seven years. …
Man dies after being licked by his dog
A man in Germany has died and his dog is being blamed for his passing. The dog didn’t bite or attack the man in any …
Woman’s own dogs have been blamed for her gruesome death
A 49-year-old Ohio woman was found dead in her home late last week and her death is now being blamed on a pair of Great …
Very good dog sworn in at Chicago state’s attorney’s office, will handle hundreds of cases
Working in the criminal justice system isn’t easy, but the staff of the state’s attorney’s office in Chicago will be getting some special help from …
San Diego woman living in a van surrenders 320 pet rats
Rats have kind of a bad rap. Yeah, they’re scavengers in big cities and have a long and storied history of spreading disease, but generally …
CDC: Stop kissing your pet turtle
An outbreak of salmonella infections across 13 states has prompted the Centers for Disease Control to issue a rather bizarre warning to the owners of …
Want to live longer? Get a dog
If prolonging your time on Earth is a big priority for you, adopting a four-legged friend could help in a big way. A new study …
FDA warns that a common sugar substitute used in many foods can be deadly for dogs
Avoiding heaps of sugar in your diet might have big benefits for you, but your four-legged friends should avoid one of the most popular sugar …
Dog disease that can jump to humans was found in Iowa
Having a sick dog can be a serious bummer. It hurts to see a pet in pain or any kind of discomfort, but normally a …
Study suggests cats are capable of learning their own names
Most cat owners would tell you that their furry little friends definitely know their own names. As someone with a cat, I suppose I’d be …
China cloned one of its best police dogs, and she just entered training
Cloning was once nothing more than a plot device for science fiction writers, but today it’s being used in the real world in a variety …
Dog personalities can shift just like those of humans, study says
We like to imagine that all dogs are good dogs — and the vast majority of them never give us a reason to question that …
Sniffles, the noseless dog, needs a loving home
The holidays are a time of giving, and if you’re looking to give a homeless pet a new life, you probably won’t do much better …
Good boy gets stuck outside, uses video doorbell to let his humans know
If you go through the trouble of installing something like a video doorbell it’s probably because you want to do human things, like see when …
