Have you recently noticed your dog sniffing around your cat’s favorite toy? If so, you may find yourself wondering why your ...

Catnip's active compound, nepetalactone, triggers a euphoric response in cats by activating their brain's opioid reward ...

People seem to spend a lot of time and care when they are choosing a name for their dog [see here for more]. Much in the same way that some people choose names for their children, people tend to ...

Mount Saint Vincent University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. Mount Saint Vincent University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. But how common are these ...

It looks harmless - a bit of dried leaf, a sprinkle on the floor - and suddenly your cat is rolling, purring, and drooling like they’ve discovered heaven. But what’s really happening when cats go wild ...

Calling all pet parents! October is almost over and Halloween is just around the corner, which means now's the time to get ...

A video of a shelter dog enjoying a day away from the stressful kennel environment quickly captured the internet's heart, proving the power of a day's break. Although dogs are resilient, living in ...

When it comes to spoiling your cat for National Cat Day, this is one option. You can buy a scratching post, or you can make ...

Dogs who are feeling “stressed” or “ignored” may struggle with these feelings longer than owners realise, according to research. Dogs are renowned for their seemingly endless positivity and sense of ...

People often wonder what their dogs get up to when they’re alone, but Elena Yarsh knows exactly what her rescue dog gets up to all day long—a whole lot of sleeping. Yarsh, 34, rescued Chimney as a ...

Do you have the prettiest pup in town? Is your feline the definition of fetching? We’re in search of the cutest cats and dogs in the Tacoma area, and we’re asking you to send in photos of your pets at ...

When the Senate fails to come to an agreement about new spending bills, as has been the case since October 1 at the time of this writing, the government effectively shuts down. In lay terms, the ...