US cats and dogs cause 25-30 percent of the environmental impact of meat consumption in this country. The nation's 163 million cats and dogs eat as much food as all the people in France. People ...

It has become a common shorthand, like scoffing at lazy bloggers in pajamas, to dismiss the inanity of the Internet by decrying everyone’s endless fascination with cats. It may be a reductive ...

A few months after adopting a kitten, David Grimm and his fiancee huddled late one evening in the waiting room of a Towson emergency vet. Jasper, their normally rambunctious gray-and-white kitten, … ...

Scientific American magazine Editor in Chief John Rennie talks about the contents of the June issue, including articles on the evolution of cats and the physiology of sled dogs. Plus, we'll test ...

Dogs are still better than cats. There should be a law that all "charity" bike rides occur at 2 a.m. If it's such a noble cause, then you shouldn't mind losing a few extra hours of sleep.

Cats were susceptible to COVID-19 coronavirus, while the virus replicated poorly in dogs, Chinese researchers said. Felines also appear to be able to pass the virus to each other through ...

Do dogs need deodorant? Why do dogs sniff butts? And what's the deal with hairballs? Veterinary specialist and author Justine Lee answers your odd pet questions.

Cats and dogs have been walking alongside humans for so long that they've picked up some interesting traits and been part of ...

For centuries, dogs and cats have reigned as the most popular pets in the animal kingdom. The close relationship with our furry roommates has long provided scientists with key insights into ...