Cats and dogs often come to the bathroom with us (or paw at the door if we don't let them in the room), but why? Here's what the science says.

Dogs eat cat poop, not because, as some might think, to spite the cat. He eats it because to him, it appears to be a tasty treat.

Even better, they can’t transfer it to humans. Lastly, many dogs love snacking on cat poop. That can be the source of roundworms, tapeworms, toxoplasmosis and giardia.

So, wherever your dog or cat relieves himself – at the park, in the woods, on the sidewalk, or even in your yard – pick up that poop but always avoid contact with your skin.

How to Photograph Black Dogs and Cats It can be tough to get great photos of black pets, but not if you keep these tips in mind.

East Bay dog and cat owners might be able to turn their pet's rear ends into mini-ATM machines thanks to a local biotech firm's call for fresh fecal deposits.

Abandoned poop’s impact on people Common dog poop parasites include hookworms, roundworms, coccidia and whipworms. Hookworms and roundworms can thrive in a variety of species, including humans.

Accused squatter Cory Elder allegedly turned a Queens duplex into a putrid nightmare, keeping more than a dozen cats and dogs trapped and starving amid piles of junk and poop, The Post has learned.

Pooping while walking is unusual for a cat, so rule out health problems before looking into why a cat is not using the litter box.

(BCN) — East Bay dog and cat owners might be able to turn their pet’s rear ends into mini-ATM machines thanks to a local biotech firm’s call for fresh fecal deposits. AnimalBiome … ...