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Learn how a GOP CBD crackdown could affect America’s pets as owners face shrinking wellness options. As conversations in Republican-led states and within segments of the party intensify around restricting access, one group often left out of the debate is America’s beloved animals.  Here is how a GOP CBD crackdown could affect America’s ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

My 3-year-old rescue beagle, Millie, howls every time I leave the house, even if it’s just to take out the trash. My neighbors say she cries the entire time I’m gone from the house. I’ve tried leaving the TV or radio on, but nothing seems to help. How can I get her to feel calmer when I’m not home?

— Janet, Patchogue, New...Read more

As households across the country unpack ornaments, bake seasonal treats and fill living rooms with guests, family pets often find themselves navigating a world suddenly transformed. For many, the holidays bring more stimulation, more food and more objects to investigate. That blend of novelty and excitement can create risks that even the most ...Read more

Food aggression in dogs can be startling for owners, especially when it appears suddenly in an otherwise gentle companion. But veterinarians and behaviorists say the behavior is common, highly manageable and usually rooted in fear rather than true hostility. Understanding why dogs guard food — and how to respond — can transform mealtimes ...Read more

If you’ve ever watched your dog paddling invisible oceans in her sleep, or your cat’s whiskers flicking as though she’s tracking prey across the savannah of her imagination, you’ve witnessed one of the most captivating mysteries in animal behavior: the dreaming mind of a pet.

Most owners know the signs — paws kicking, ears twitching, ...Read more

As cannabis becomes more common in American households — from gummies and tinctures to CBD oils lining boutique shelves — pet owners have begun wondering whether their anxious dog or arthritic cat might benefit from the same products people use. Online forums overflow with testimonials, DIY dosing charts, and hopeful anecdotes.

But ...Read more

Every cat owner has seen it: the quiet housecat transforms into a rolling, writhing, blissed-out creature the moment a pinch of catnip hits the floor. One sniff, and the rehearsed aloofness disappears. Cats shake their heads, flop over, bunny-kick invisible foes, or enter a trance-like state of pure feline joy.

But what *is* catnip, and why ...Read more

As temperatures drop, many pet owners turn to sweaters, coats and other winter gear in hopes of keeping their dogs — and occasionally their cats — warm and comfortable. But the pet-clothing market has grown so rapidly that shelves now overflow with fleece pullovers, insulated parkas, rain shells, paw booties and even full-body snowsuits. The...Read more

Dear Cathy,

My vet says my pug, Toby, needs to lose five pounds, but he acts like he’s starving all the time. I’ve already cut back on his treats and reduced his food portions, but he just stares at me and follows me all through the house with those sad eyes until I cave. How can I help him slim down without feeling like I’m being cruel? ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

I need help. I have a four-month-old male Cocker Spaniel who insists on biting and nipping. I’ve tried everything and have been telling him “no biting,” and “leave it.” He went to puppy school where the instructor said to give him toys and hard chews. I’ve been doing that since he came home. He’s sociable with both ...Read more

A pet bed is more than a soft place to nap. For many dogs and cats, it serves as a refuge — a space that smells right, fits right and offers the quiet stability they don’t always find in the bustle of a human household. Yet the market is flooded with options, from orthopedic memory foam to raised cots to cave-style hideaways. Picking the ...Read more

Cats don’t claw furniture out of spite. The behavior is instinctive, ancient, and baked into feline biology — a mix of stretching, scent-marking, stress-relief, and the feline version of a good manicure. But when that natural impulse collides with a new sofa, a favorite armchair or a cherished rug, frustration quickly surfaces. Managing ...Read more

In a quiet field or behind a weathered stable, a flash of movement catches the eye—a lithe, watchful cat slipping between hay bales. These are barn cats, the self-appointed guardians of rural life. Long before the age of plush cat beds and Instagram fame, cats like these lived outdoors, patrolling farms and granaries, earning their meals by ...Read more

Short-haired dogs—beagles, hounds, boxers, pit bulls—look deceptively tidy. Their sleek coats give the illusion of low maintenance. Then you sit on your couch, glance down, and realize your black jeans have gone beige. Those fine, needle-like hairs seem to weld themselves to every surface.

The truth is, short fur can be more persistent than...Read more

There are few moments more unifying in the human experience than realizing you’ve just trodden in dog poop. Whether it’s the faint squish beneath your trainer or the full barefoot horror that follows an evening garden stroll, the emotional cycle is identical: disbelief, disgust, and a swift assessment of nearby grass, gravel, or hose access....Read more

In a news cycle that often spotlights disaster and discord, animals keep reminding us what resilience and connection look like. From reunions years in the making to communities rallying for creatures in trouble, these five stories rose above the noise—small lives with outsized impact.

Seven Years Gone, and Home at Last

When Gabrielle ...Read more

CHICAGO -- No matter what you may think (or have heard), dogs and cats can’t talk.

Neither can snakes or guinea pigs or any other species of animals that people consider pets. So it is impossible for any of them to tell you what they think of the increasingly popular habit of people dressing them up in costumes for Halloween.

This is some of...Read more