ArcaMax

I read your column and always learn something, so thank you for that. I volunteer at a local rescue and often bring your column in to share with others.

I have a 10-year-old terrier mix and two-year-old chihuahua, who I adopted a year ago. That was the best thing I ever did for my older dog who had always been an only dog. They're inseparable ...Read more

A self-driving Waymo taxi hit a dog in San Francisco, reigniting a heated debate over autonomous vehicle safety just weeks after one killed a popular neighborhood cat.

On Sunday, around 8 p.m. in San Francisco's Western Addition neighborhood, a Waymo carrying passengers ran over a small, unleashed dog, the company confirmed.

The dog's ...Read more

Bradley Cooper's movie star dog has become a diva.

The 50-year-old actor features alongside his pooch Charlie in his new movie Is This Thing On? and he revealed that the canine has got "cocky" since his previous award-winning turn in the acclaimed 2018 remake of A Star Is Born - where he starred alongside his owner and Lady Gaga.

Speaking at a...Read more

Vaccine resistance in the United States isn’t limited to people. Alongside skepticism toward routine childhood and some adult vaccines, veterinarians are seeing the same hesitation spread to pets. What was once a routine part of preventive care has become a fraught interaction — and the implications extend well beyond animal health.

The ...Read more

In short order, Teddy — a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed 3-year-old yellow Lab — punched a wall button with his nose, yanked a rope to open a kitchen cabinet door and tugged a walker across the floor.

After each feat, trainer Emma Hetrick rewarded Teddy with a well-earned piece of kibble. With just a few months to go before graduation, Teddy ...Read more

This Thanksgiving, as you count your blessings, why not take a moment to include the dogs, cats, birds and other pets who share your life?

They remind us every day of what gratitude truly looks like – unconditional love, quiet companionship, and joy in simply being by our side.

But while the holidays bring joy to us, they can also bring ...Read more

Paris Hilton's animals are teaching her kids to become loving and caring people.

The 44-year-old media personality has a special affection for pets - particularly dogs - and she wanted to "instill" that in her two-year-old son Phoenix and two-year-old daughter London.

Paris - who currently has five dogs, the latest being a puppy called ...Read more

Spot, the four-legged robot from Boston Dynamics Inc., is perhaps best known for its viral dance routines to songs like “Uptown Funk.” But beyond its playful antics, Spot’s ability to climb stairs and open doors signals a potentially controversial role as a policing tool.

Five years after its commercial debut, the 75-pound, German ...Read more

Jennifer Lawrence has admitted the dog in Die My Love "annoyed the s***" out of her.

The 35-year-old beauty stars in the movie as an isolated woman struggling with postpartum depression and while she isn't a fan of pooches, her co-star Robert Pattinson felt their canine companion - who intentionally had to bark a lot to annoy Jennifer's ...Read more

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

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