The days of trash-talking raccoons may be coming to an end. A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Zoology found that city-dwelling raccoons are showing early signs of domestication — and becoming increasingly adorable to humans. “I wanted to know if living in a city environment would kickstart domestication processes in animals that … Read more
The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing outbreak of bird flu and how people can protect their pets. Bird flu has been spreading for years in wild birds, chickens, turkeys and many other animals. It was first confirmed in U.S. dairy cattle in March. The virus has been … Read more
The average person makes three compromises per day — adding up to over 92 per month, according to research. A recent survey of 2,000 American cat owners revealed that 44% of respondents have even said goodbye to a relationship — whether platonic or romantic — due to a lack of compromise. The average person makes … Read more
He’s got back to back appointments. For decades, Manhattan chiropractor Doug Willen has treated some of the city’s top bodies — including Rockettes and professional ballerinas such as Misty Copeland — in his Fifth Avenue office. He specializes in “medical aesthetics” — manipulating the human form to not just feel better, but look better — and … Read more
Cat got your tongue? Peter Carlos, a Florida veterinary technician, revealed an up-close look at a cat’s tongue that has left many people speechless. In the 12-second clip, posted on Carlos’ Instagram account, he films a feline that appears to be sedated, zooming into the cat’s tongue to show backward-facing spines called papillae. The video, … Read more
Marking their territory. Florida professional dog trainer Garret Wing revealed the easy way you can tell if you have a “cocky dog” with a confident personality. “It is a classic sign of what we refer to as a cocky dog,” Wing said in the viral TikTik video posted on Oct.11. These hot-shot dogs often kick up the … Read more
The claws are coming out — purr. A showdown of catty neighbors is exploding to viral acclaim as an angry pet owner accuses the guy next door of being a “cat pervert” because his four-legged friend regularly wanders into the man’s yard. And virtual vultures are getting a kick out of watching the men fight like … Read more
You might want to “paws” what you’re doing and hear this doc out. A Kentucky-based veterinarian is warning dog owners about the dangers of sugar-free gum in a recently resurfaced video, warning that it can be fatal to your pup if somehow ingested. Dr. Matt McGlasson took to TikTok to share the tip, explaining that … Read more
A cat with infinite lives. Soren High, a clothing designer from Portland, Oregon, paid $3,200 to freeze-dry her 16-year-old dead cat named Lokicat. In the viral video, posted on her TikTok account @teapourn, with 4.9 million views, High shared the preservation and mourning process with followers. “I witnessed my cat being killed by a dog … Read more
This cat is definitely feline good after being rescued. A popular TikTok user who goes by the name Kass, or @phillyfoodgirl on the app, is sharing her high-stakes cat rescue story. In a five-part series this week, the foodie documented the rescue of her family’s new kitty, which they found in a pipe near their … Read more
Maybe cats really do have nine lives. An adorable Ragdoll cat named Lulu from England gave her owner quite the scare when she swallowed a two-inch long needle and thread – and miraculously survived without any stitches. One-year-old Lulu had swallowed the needle and thread in March after her owner, Jane Brigham-Curtis, 55, had left … Read more
These three breeds are in the dog house. Garret Wing, the founder of American Standard Dog Training and professional dog trainer, revealed why he wouldn’t recommend the Tibetan Mastiff, Great Dane and Cane Corso to prospective families in search of a large dog. “Starting with number three, the Tibetan Mastiff,” Wing listed. “A monster of … Read more
When it comes to naming pets, American cat and dog owners apparently choose certain names more frequently than they do others. That’s at least what Rover.com found when researchers analyzed pet profiles on the animal boarding website for its annual dog and cat name reports. The pet website identified the “top 100” pet names that were attached … Read more
With age does, in fact, come wisdom, according to 71% of pet parents who said their furry friend has gotten smarter with age. The survey of 2,000 dog and cat parents looked at some of the experiences of having younger and senior pets and found that as they’ve gotten older, pets are better at interacting … Read more