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Dogs may be a human’s best friend but there are limits – is face licking one of them?
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People often think about how it’s good for children to have a pet dog around. But what about the dog?
Responsible pet owners are on diligent poop patrol.
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The signs that remind you to pick up after your pet are not just trying to keep public spaces clean; they’re urging you to help safeguard your community’s health.
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The dangers of passive smoking for humans may be well-known but second – and even third-hand – smoke is also hazardous to our pets. Here’s what you need to know.
Survival curves for eight pure breeds. Border collie (dark blue), border terrier (light blue), bulldog (green), French bulldog (red), labrador retriever (orange), mastiff (purple), miniature dachshund (pink) and pug (brown). All purebreds vary significantly from crossbreds (light purple).
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New research shows that certain breeds tend to live longer than others, and this could help potential owners decide which companion is best for them.
Should your dog share your bed? Some owners have better quality sleep alongside their furry friends.
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While some people blanch at the thought of bed-sharing bed with a pet, others can’t sleep without their animal companions – an expert explains the pros and cons of sharing a bed with a pet (or two).
Only one of these guys deserves to be in timeout.
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Questions about how to ethically train different kinds of pets depend on the nature of those animals’ inner lives and their abilities to learn.
Dogs get cold in the winter too, but there are things pet owners can do to help them feel comfortable.
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Dogs might have furry coats, but they can still get cold when the temperature drops.
Dogs being taken care of in an image from Livre de la Chasse (Book of the Hunt).
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The place of dogs in society changed when hunting became an aristocratic pastime, rather than a necessity.
Over the years, more obituaries have grown longer, providing more room to mention a person’s pets, hobbies and passions.
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Writing an obituary is one of the many things people do when a loved one dies. And animals are more frequently mentioned in the obituaries of their human companions.
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A new law has been introduced that officially brings dog meat to an end as a commodity in South Korea.
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Surveys on cat personality are filled out by people. As such, results are affected by human perspectives, projections and biases.
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Most Australians think of scorpions as exotic desert animals, but they are fairly widespread across the continent. Still, next to nothing is known about most local scorpion species.
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Are plant-based treats like catnip, cat thyme and silver vine safe for cats? And it it ethical to use them?
Surprised that cats like to play fetch too?
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There hasn’t been a lot of research into adult cat play, but a new study shows it’s not just dogs who like to play fetch.
Does your doggo have what it takes to digest wheat?
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Many believe the presence of cereals such as rice or wheat in kibbles can upset their dog’s stomach. But is this backed up by science?
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People have invested emotionally in animals for thousands of years, but their financial situation directly impacts their ability to properly care for for their pets.
Each year, services on St. Francis’ feast day draw humans and animals alike to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York.
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Medieval monastics were often discouraged from owning companion animals, which were viewed as a distraction, a religion scholar explains.
Smuggled rare Mexican box turtles intercepted by U.S. officials at the Port of Memphis.
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More than half of the world’s turtle species are endangered or threatened, and overhunting of wild species is a major cause.
One of the most popular species of fish found in tropical marine aquariums is the common clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris).
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New research reveals the environmental impact of keeping tropical fish as household pets – but there are ways to reduce it.