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The 25 Most Pet-Friendly Cities in the U.S.

If you want to live in a city that's as welcoming to pets as your home is, consider moving to one of these spots.

Who wants walkies? This good boy wants walkies. (Asking him about a sensible exercise regimen doesn't have quite the same ring to it.)

Here's How Often You Should Walk Your Dog

How long dogs need to be walked depends largely on their breed, size, and face shape. We're not kidding about that last part.

Wet dog smell is an assault on the senses.

Woof: Why Wet Dog Smell Is a Thing—and How to Prevent It

Wet dog smell might be among the most challenging aspects of pet ownership. Fortunately, there's a way to mitigate the stink lines coming from your pooch.

How to Get Your Pet to Stop Hating Your Robot Vacuum

There are a lot of reasons why your pet is afraid of your robot vacuum. Learn more about why this is, and read on for some tips that could help.

Dog fur and dog hair have some important differences.

The Difference Between Dog Fur and Dog Hair

People with dog allergies debate whether there's a difference between dog fur vs. dog hair. There is, but it's not what you think.

Busch Is Brewing Up a Nonalcoholic Bone Broth "Beer" for Dogs

Busch's new nonalcoholic bone broth Dog Brew lets you safely share a "beer" with your canine companion.

Lost pets stand a much greater chance of coming home with a microchip.

How to Make Sure Your Pet's Microchip Is Registered and Up-to-Date

Microchips can help reunite lost pets with their loved ones, but only if the chip's contact information is current. Here's how to check.

Microsoft's Breed Identifier Tool Is Like Shazam for Dogs

All you need is a picture of your pet to use this visual dog breed indentifier tool from Microsoft Bing.

If you're craving Starbucks, they're craving Starbucks. Bring them to Starbucks.

Everything You Need to Know About the Puppuccino, Starbucks’s Secret Menu Item for Dogs

So, what is a Starbucks Puppuccino? Since the treat’s most ardent fans (dogs) can’t tell you, we will.

Want to give yourself a boost of happy? Buy your pooch a new toy!

Want to Make Yourself Happy? Buy Your Dog a Gift (Science Says So)

According to researchers, buying your pet a gift instead of spending money on yourself can increase your own level of happiness.

Are Dogs Born Knowing How to Swim?

Your best friend may know how to doggy-paddle, but that doesn't necessarily mean they belong in the water.

Why Do Dogs Steal Your Spot on the Couch as Soon as You Get Up?

Dogs that rush to fill the space on the sofa may be doing it because they love you, or because they want to be top dog. Here's how to tell the difference.

Dogs like ice cream, but it's not a good idea to let them indulge.

Can Dogs Eat Ice Cream?

It can be tempting to give in to a pleading pup who's got eyes on your ice cream cone. But should you hand it over?

Dogs Everywhere Are Munching on Brood X Cicadas—But Are They Safe to Eat?

The long-dormant insects are out in the billions, but dogs that consider them a snack may wind up having to see a vet if they eat too many.

Dogs Can Donate Blood to Save the Lives of Their Fellow Canines, Too

Signing up your dog to donate blood is easy—and it could potentially save the lives of up to four other pets.

That little pouch in the dog's lower left ear is called a Henry's pocket.

Why Do Some Dogs Have a Pocket in Their Ears?

It's called a cutaneous marginal pouch, and while science is a little uncertain of its true purpose, it can double as a B&B for ticks.

Dormie was an Airedale Terrier who ran afoul of the law.

Paw and Order: Dormie, the Dog Who Went on Trial for Cat Murder

In 1921, an Airedale Terrier named Dormie captured national attention by becoming the first dog to be put on trial for (cat) murder. And yes, he had a lawyer.

You smiled when you looked at this puppy, didn't you?

You Could Get Paid to Look at Pictures of Puppies

Do cute puppy pictures have therapeutic effects? One dog food company has devised an experiment to find out.

Can You Spot the Dog That Stole the Sausage in This Brainteaser?

If you were a dog that came across an unattended string of sausages, you’d probably swipe them, too.

The Reason Why Dogs Go Wild After a Bath

Dogs tend to sprint like Olympians after escaping from the tub. What prompts this kind of canine behavior?

Dogs can benefit from your busted-up socks.

Got Some Old Socks? A Colorado Company Wants to Turn Them Into Cozy Dog Beds

Colorado-based Smartwool is trying to cut down on textile waste by accepting busted socks and recycling them into dog beds.

Matt LeBlanc and Lisa Kudrow on the Friends set.

Friends’s "Smelly Cat" Lyrics Were Loosely Inspired by a Real Pet—But It Wasn’t a Cat

Phoebe Buffay's ubiquitous tune "Smelly Cat" may never have happened if not for a malodorous pooch named Gouda.

The Reason Why Dogs Like to Lick Glass

Dogs are fond of taste-testing windows in both cars and homes. Here's what they're really trying to do.

Why Do Dogs Yawn?

A big yawn doesn't necessarily mean your pup is ready for a nap. If your dog yawns excessively, they could be signaling stress.

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