Cane toads, aka bufo toads, in Florida secrete a toxin that can harm or even kill animals that lick, bite or eat them, ...

Analysis of drain samples at Vindolanda, the Roman fort close to Hadrian's Wall in northern England, reveal traces of ancient ...

No one wants to think about their cat or dog carrying parasites. But without prevention, the likelihood of infection is high.

Dogs are often fond of walks, but what happens when they behave the opposite way? In this Instagram video, a Golden Retriever named Ollie was not in the mood for his “everyday” walk. Like a human, he ...

Raccoons are appearing more frequently in our surroundings–and with them, many questions. What does this actually mean for us? Do the animals transmit dangerous diseases? PETBOOK explains how ...

View post: Family of 7 Bougie Persian Cats Crawl Through Cool Tunnel to Grandma's House As a dog trainer and behavior consultant, I’ve seen my fair share of dog behaviors that confuse, frustrate or in ...

Artist illustration of a pack of Borophagus secundus Wang et al., May 2018. Adapted from Wang et al., 2008: figure 5.4 and with permission for reproduction by Mauricio Antón under CC By 4.0 Long ...

The "Dog Days of Summer". It is a phrase you probably have heard before. When you think of the "dog days", it conjures an image of hot and humid weather coupled with long, summer days. That is a good ...

The guilt of leaving your dog at home, even if only to run a quick errand, will eat away at an owner's heart, but one pet parent felt relief when she checked the camera. Aaliyah always worried about ...

When are the dog days of summer? When do they start? The dog days are a period of 40 days, beginning not long after the summer solstice on July 3 and ending on August 11. Why are they called the dog ...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the "Pam Rock Act" into law, increasing regulations on owners of dangerous dogs. Owners of dangerous dogs must register, microchip, and spay/neuter their animals, ...