Your dog or cat may not understand the words “I love you,” but they can recognize affection in other ways. Here's the top way ...

Although more common in dogs, 4 in 10 pet cats also choose to play fetch with their owners. Credit: Mikel M. Delgado/CC-BY 4.0 Conventional wisdom would suggest that all dogs love to play fetch, while ...

Domestication has made cats and dogs more diverse, but also curiously alike—with serious implications for their health and welfare, new research shows. At first glance, Persian cats and pugs don't ...

The age-old battle of cats versus dogs. There are reasons to love them both, but whichever you prefer more may be telling of your personality, according to psychology. Just like dogs and cats behave ...

Maine coons are often referred to as gentle giants. These cats feel confident and comfortable in many environments, including homes with dogs. Tonkinese cats are highly social animals who are likely ...

Researchers in France have created a dream job for cats and dogs. At a Royal Canin research center, about 160 of them are ...

Dr. Meghan Herron serves as the senior director of behavior, research and education at Gigi’s, a shelter organization dedicated to improving the lives of shelter dogs. Prior to … While dogs can ...