Large, Dilated Pupils Conversely, pupils get larger in the dark to allow more light in—hopefully allowing the viewer to see better when light isn't present. Kitty pupils dilate in low-light situations ...

On our curated list of best dogs for seniors, you'll find breeds of all shapes and sizes. When it comes to these companion dogs, there isn't a one-size-fits-all rule, even as folks age. The benefits ...

This week, Rover's Top Cat Names 2021 was released and Trupanion, an insurance company specializing in medical coverage for cats and dogs, surveyed its database of over 650,000 pets for the most ...

Funny Facts About Dogs . Most dogs are near-sighted, Myers says. Canines are color blind, but they don't see in black and white. Instead, they only have two color receptors (humans have three) and see ...

1. Use a Bell I am a huge fan of bell training for potty purposes. Essentially, you teach your dog to ring a bell (attached to a strip or string near the door) whenever she needs to go outside to ...

Jason Donnelly Dogs need daily walks for a healthy mind and healthy body. The majority of the walk should enable your dog to sniff, sniff, and sniff some more. But when you need to walk across traffic ...

2. Does Your Dog Jump up on Things? Your bed, your rocking chair, your end table. If you have a dog that can easily jump up on things and is a nibble climber, consider removing furniture items that ...

Дима Попецко / Adobe Stock As spring rolls in, it might be tempting to display some daffodils on your kitchen counter or use them to brighten up your garden, but these yellow flowers and cats do not ...

Your dog's fur isn't much of a deterrent either, says Cassan Pulaski, PhD, acting director of the Parasitology Diagnostic Lab at the University of Georgia Department of Infectious Diseases. A mosquito ...

Our dog Zippy finally earned her own storage hook by the front door. After one-too-many hunts for her harness and leash we decided to hang her gear right by our coats—and we even created a labeled ...

4 Factors That Influence How Much Exercise a Dog Needs If you've ever been around a lumbering Newfoundland and a zippy border collie, or a playful puppy and mellow senior dog, it won't come as a ...

nenetus / Adobe Stock Dogs are famous for loving to play fetch with a ball or frisbee. But some cats fetch too! Throw a fuzzy mouse or ball and see if your cat brings it back. You can also toss treats ...