house pets

Bird flu is a growing threat to pets — here's how to protect your furry friends

Bird flu has been spreading for years in wild birds, chickens, turkeys and many other animals. It was first confirmed in U.S. dairy cattle in March.

Attention pet parents: Here are the best online pet stores you can shop at in 2024

Order all the supplies you need for your dogs, cats and other pets from the comfort of your own home with these online pet stores.

The average person makes this many compromises per day: study

The average person makes three compromises per day — adding up to over 92 per month, according to research.

 Fifth Avenue chiropractor treats ballerinas, Rockettes — and barnyard animals

Doug Willen has become famous as the "Animal Cracker."

A cat's tongue looks 'terrifying' up close — but there's a reason why

A video has many people wondering the purpose behind the bristle-like tongue feature. Here's the answer.

Professional trainer reveals easy way to tell if you have a 'cocky dog': 'It's a classic sign'

A professional dog trainer revealed the easy way you can tell if you have a "cocky dog" with a confident personality.

Death of NYC mom, teen and pet dog found in gory scene may have been murder-suicide: sources

A Brooklyn mom and her teen daughter, who were found dead in their apartment Monday next to the family dog, may have died in a murder-suicide, law enforcement sources tell...

I'm labeled a ‘cat pervert’ because my neighbor’s pet prefers my home

A showdown of catty neighbors is exploding to viral acclaim as an angry pet owner accuses the guy next door of being a "cat pervert."

I'm a veterinarian — this tasty treat in your purse can kill your dog

You might want to "paws" what you're doing and hear this doc out.

I paid $3.2K to freeze-dry my dead cat so we can be 'together forever'

"I'm very, very, very happy to see her right now. I'm happy to wake up next to her in the morning, and I can pet her."

I tore apart my fireplace to rescue a kitten: 'Never an option to not'

The family, who found the cat on Memorial Day, decided to name their new pet "Murph" after Lt. Michael P. Murphy, the US Navy SEAL and Medal of Honor recipient...

My cat swallowed a two-inch long needle and thread – 'It all happened so fast'

A cat from England swallowed a two-inch long needle and thread – and miraculously survived.

Dog expert reveals breeds he wouldn't recommend owning: 'Lifestyle changer'

These three breeds are in the dog house.

Program your pet's life with these pet tech devices for dogs and cats in 2024

Let technology help you take care of your fur babies, improving your life and theirs. 

Top dog and cat names of 2022 revealed: report

When it comes to naming pets, American cat and dog owners apparently choose certain names more frequently than they do others.

Pets can get smarter with age — even if you do not

Senior pets just may be better at interacting with other pets or people and learning new tricks/commands than younger dogs and cats.

'Queer Eye' Antoni Porowski and Jonathan Van Ness launch pet brand Yummers

They're making mealtime extra, not ordinary.

Foul-mouthed foster mom seeks home for Hank the 'hellion' rescue dog

"We're all tired of Hank. Not because we don't love him, we're just TIRED," reads the adoption site. "It's like he drank ALL OF OUR COFFEE."

5 robot vacuums on sale that will change the way you clean your home

You don’t have to lift a finger.

Inside the pooch palaces of NYC's top dog influencers

These four-legged New Yorkers may drool uncontrollably, but they rule their digs thanks to Instagram stardom.