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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.

Does Your Cat’s Butthole Touch Everything It Sits On? One Middle-Schooler Devised an Experiment to Find Out

The science experiment was made possible by red lipstick, white paper, and a high tolerance for looking at cat buttholes.

Upgrade Your Whole Home During Wayfair's Annual Way Day Sale

Wayfair is hosting their annual Way Day sale on April 28 and April 29 where items are discounted up to 80 percent off.

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?

Why Cats Like to Chew on Plastic—and How to Stop Them

Cats can often be found munching on plastic items, especially bags. Here's why they do it, and why they shouldn't.

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.

What a Puppy's Paws Can Tell You About Its Adult Size

If you want to get an idea of how big your tiny puppy might grow to be, their paws could offer a hint.

The 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds in America

Americans loved their dogs more than ever in 2020, and the AKC has released a list of which breeds were most popular.

Pamper Your Pet with Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar Items From the Disney Collection at Chewy

The newly launched Disney Collection at Chewy features toys, clothes, treats, and beds for your dog or cat featuring characters from Pixar, Marvel, and The Mandalorian.

Why Do Dogs Love Toys That Squeak?

Your dog doesn't squeak his toys all day long to get on your nerves. He's simply obeying his prey drive.

A cat can and will bite the hand that feeds. Be prepared.

11 Ways to Defend Yourself Against a Cat

When your pet cat snaps, it's good to know there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones from a feline's furry fury.

Naming a cat "Whiskers" is like naming a baby "Fingertips."

Why Do Cats Have Whiskers?

Apart from being the feline equivalent of a fancy mustache, what are cat whiskers for? As it turns out, multiple things.

Are Tennis Balls Bad for Dogs?

As far as dog toys go, tennis balls aren’t exactly the safest kind. Here are the risks (and how to avoid them).

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.

Are you sharing your bed with your cat, or is your cat sharing its bed with you?

The Reason Cats Like to Sleep at the Foot of Your Bed

Cats often take up residence near your feet when it's time for bed. They do it for a number of reasons, only some of which are selfish.

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.

The Reason Your Cat Loves to Sit On Your Computer Keyboard

This confounding cat behavior is mostly because our furry friends love warm spots and attention from you.

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.

26 Animals Who Ran Afoul of the Law

When it comes to weird animal stories, it’s hard to beat the one about the parrot who got arrested for cursing out an old woman.

A cat that nuzzles your head is essentially saying you're part of the team. A subordinate, but still part of the team.

Why Do Cats Head Bump Humans?

Cats seem to enjoy booping humans on their foreheads. Is it a sign of affection, or yet another sign of condescension?

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