The 20 most popular dog names
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The 10 best dog breeds for people over 50
Are you a daily jogger? A couch potato? We have the dog for you
March 12, 2020
Why the death of a dog can be harder than losing a relative
Many are embarrassed to publicly show too much grief over the death of a dog. But research has shown just how devastating the loss can be.
January 23, 2020
People are commissioning paintings of their pets in historical outfits
A fitting tribute.
January 15, 2020
Here’s the reason your dog gets “the zoomies”
This sudden burst of activity may seem to come out of nowhere, but for your dog, it’s perfectly natural.
December 26, 2019
The stuff no one tells you about dying pets
The death of an animal companion is unique to any other kind of loss.
December 13, 2019
There’s a new way to calculate your dog’s age in human years
How old is your dog? Forget the whole "multiply by 7" equation.
November 20, 2019
These are the 20 most popular cat names
Unfortunately, neither Cindy Clawford nor Pawdry Hepburn made the list, even if we they're our favorites.
November 5, 2019
The therapeutic power of a purring cat
If you love curling up with your cat, science is on your side.
November 1, 2019
Should I rat out my friend with the fake assistance dog?
Falsely portraying a pet as a service or emotional assistance animal harms the people that ADA and ESA laws aim to protect.
September 16, 2019
How do ‘dog years’ work? A veterinarian explains
There’s an old myth that one regular year is like seven years for dogs and cats, but it's a little more complicated.
August 21, 2019
Older adults should beware of owning these 10 dog breeds
You want a best friend, not a disruptive houseguest
July 18, 2019
Walmart is putting its best paw forward with pet-care services
In-store vet clinics and pet pharmacies are the retail giant's latest endeavor
May 13, 2019
When my mom died, she left one burden behind … her old dog
A gift and a lesson from my mother’s bad dog
April 27, 2019
The happiest pet owners are dog owners, new study finds
Older pet owners also benefit in many other ways
April 16, 2019
How the American Kennel Club decides which dog breeds make the cut
Only 193 of the world’s 400-plus dog breeds are recognized by the AKC
February 26, 2019
When it comes to pets, celebrity is short-lived—in more ways than one
Someday, they'll be headed to that big meme in the sky
January 30, 2019