Even though they are our best friends you may want to think twice before allowing your dog to lick your face after a doctor's ...

The number of bobcat sightings reported to Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection rose to more than ...

A silver Maine coon cat from Minnesota was awarded a Guinness World Record after his tail was measured at 18.5 inches long.

Our pets rely on us to take care of them when they’re sick or injured. But if we’re not prepared, panic and confusion can ...

The Science Behind Tail Communication Animals evolved to communicate without words, and tail movements are a vital part of ...

Cats communicate in a variety of ways and, for us to increase our understanding, it is important to learn and appreciate all ...

Wish you had a secret decoder that explained strange cat behavior? We're breaking down a feline's most confounding actions.

A bored Stumpy Tail is a recipe for household chaos. Despite missing a full tail, communication isn’t an issue—this pup wags its whole body with enthusiasm! Its shortened tail isn’t a flaw; it’s a ...

It’s been a long time – five years, to be exact – but Mimi, a green-eyed tabby cat who went missing in 2020, has come home at last. The tail, er, tale, began in August when the cat appeared ...

Emily Anthes is a science reporter who writes Pet Theory, a column about our creature companions. When my husband and I took our cat to the vet early last year, we were hoping to hear that we had ...