DOGS

What Happened to the White Dog Poop That Used to Be Everywhere?

It wasn't a product of your young imagination: Chalky, white dog poop really was everywhere in the 1970s and '80s. Here's why it went away.

Meet Skipper: The World’s First Six-Legged ‘Miracle’ Dog

Skipper—a puppy born with six legs—appears to be happy and healthy despite her rare, life-threatening medical condition.

Cats vs. Dogs: This Map Shows Which Pet the World Prefers

To settle the cats vs. dogs debate, check out this map showing which countries are cat lovers and which ones prefer dogs.

Ben & Jerry’s Now Makes Ice Cream for Dogs, Featuring "Rosie’s Batch" and "Pontch’s Mix"

Ben & Jerry’s latest flavors include “Rosie’s Batch” and “Pontch’s Mix,” named after actual employees’ dogs.

America's Most Popular Pet Names of the Past 100 Years

From Tippy to Tigger, this is what Americans have named their cats and dogs in the last hundred years or so.

Why Are Dogs So Afraid of Vacuums?

Just like fireworks and thunderstorms, vacuums are unexpectedly loud—but that’s not the only reason your dog hates them so much.

Why Do Dogs Have Whiskers?

To many dog owners, whiskers are just another cute feature on their pup's face. But they're much more than that to the canines who sport them.

You and Your Dog Can Finally Wear Matching Pajamas, Thanks to Petco

You and your furry friend can finally wear a pair of pajamas that match, thanks to the folks at Petco.

Reward Your Dog This Holiday Season With an Advent Calendar Filled With Treats

This holiday season, give your dog daily healthy supplements in their very own Advent calendar created by GoodBoy.

Puppy by artist Jeff Koons is now sporting a face mask.

Jeff Koons's Puppy Sculpture, at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Is Donning a Face Mask

The 40-foot-tall sculpture is covered in flowers and changes with the seasons. Now it's changing with a pandemic.

Why Do Dogs Like to Bury Things?

Dogs can tear up a lawn with an overwhelming desire to dig and bury things. Where does that impulse come from, and what do they think they're accomplishing?

Dogs appear to be running in their sleep. Why?

The Reason Dogs Run In Their Sleep

Dogs tend to get a little exercise in even when they're resting. Is it really because they're dreaming about running?

Dogs use physical contact for a lot of the same reasons humans do.

The Reason Dogs Put Their Paws on You

Dogs like to rest a paw on their owners for a number of reasons, but establishing dominance isn't one of them.

The Cuteness Is Strong With This Baby Yoda Pet Costume

Season 2 of 'The Mandalorian' premieres on Disney+ in October 2020, which means it's time to start planning your Baby Yoda Halloween costume.

Dogs stare for a number of different reasons.

The Reason Your Dog Stares at You

Dogs have a tendency to stare at their human companions. It turns out it's a form of training. (For the person, not the dog.)

The face of a dog who clearly knows that a hard rain's a-gonna fall.

The Reason Dogs Are Terrified of Thunderstorms—And How You Can Help

Your dog’s anxiety might be from the thunder itself—or it could be related to knowing a thunderstorm is coming.

Why Do Dogs Chase Their Tails?

If you always respond to your tail-chasing dog with laughter and belly rubs, he might just be in it for the attention.

Who let the dogs out? The New York State Senate, that's who.

New York Senate Passes Bill Banning Sale of Cats, Dogs, and Rabbits in Pet Stores

Legislators hope the bill will help put an end to puppy mills and encourage people to adopt rescue animals.

Cats can ruin a relationship before it even gets started, according to science.

Study: Women Are Less Attracted to Men Who Have Cats In Their Dating Profile Pics

A survey of hundreds of women demonstrated that dating profiles showing men holding cats are perceived as less desirable.

This cat has no idea what anyone is talking about. In other words, a typical Zoom meeting.

You Can Invite a Shelter Pet to Your Next Zoom Meeting

Richmond Animal Care and Control in Virginia is offering shelter animals to help liven up your next business huddle.

A dog (not Poppy) shows off its sniffer.

Dog in Australia Digs Up Two-Pound Truffle Worth $1000

Poppy, a truffle-sniffing dog in training, recently unearthed the largest truffle ever discovered on the farm where she works.

Dogs have been trained to sniff out the new coronavirus.

7 Unusual Things That Dogs Can Detect by Smell

Dogs' sense of smell is at least 10,000 times as acute as ours, and they're being trained to sniff out a wide range of objects—from bombs to viruses.

This dog would like to turn off Netflix's autoplay feature.

What Do Pets See When They Watch Television?

Dogs and cats can sometimes seem very intrigued by your latest binge-watch. But are they seeing what we're seeing?

Even without raging benders, dogs might still get headaches.

Do Dogs Get Headaches?

Dogs and humans share some of the same central neural pathways. Does that mean they need blackout curtains for crippling headaches, too?

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