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Remembering Félicette: The first cat in space

Celebrating the memory of the world's first and only astrocat.

The turnspit dog: The extinct breed that once powered every kitchen in the UK before modern appliances

These kitchen dogs were no ordinary pets, but served a special purpose. They ran a wheel that helped their owners cook meat.

Why chocolate is really, really bad for dogs

Dogs may love the taste of chocolate, but don't be fooled -- it can be highly poisonous for them.

Are dogs color blind? Not exactly

Dog color vision is rather dull but certainly not all black and white. That's an urban myth.

Those kneading "love marks" cats leave on you have a name: Felis Punctatis

Love hurts. Apparently, sometimes, cat love hurts a lot.

How dogs use "puppy eyes" to manipulate you -- and it works

This is manipulation I can get behind.

Why do cats sleep all day?

It's not uncommon for cats to sleep up to 17 hours a day. What do you think they're dreaming about?

Why your dog likes to eat grass

Dogs aren’t true carnivores, but they aren’t exactly omnivores either. The reason why so many dogs like to nibble grass may be due to instinct.

Why cats purr -- and why there's more to purring than you think

Scientists are still learning new things about why your furry pet purrs but cats are confusing them with their adorable mind tricks.

Why do dogs wag their tails? Your pet is trying to communicate

Most people think dogs wag their tails when they're happy. But that's not entirely true at all.

16 Dog facts we've only learned in the past few years

Man's best friend has been with us for millennia, but we're still learning new things.

Dogs dream too. But what about?

Dogs dream in much in the same way we do, based on their daily experiences.

What is catnip why do felines go crazy over it

Oils found in catnip makes felines enter a frenzy of delight. No worries, it's non-addictive and harmless.

Why do dogs have whiskers?

Whiskers allow dogs to "see" things that are literally under their noses.

Why do pets like pats?

I mean... 'cause they're awesome.

Do cats keep rats away? Not really -- but it's complicated

It's not about the fight, it's about what leads to the fight.

Do dogs have feelings?

If you live with a dog you just know when it’s happy or miserable, don’t you?

How Much To Feed Your Dog?

Our best friends love treats. Here's how many calories they need to stay healthy.

Why do cats knead?

It's a rare moment when kitty feels relaxed and loved. Don't ruin it!

Dogs in space: the adventures of the U.S.S.R. canine cosmonauts

A big step for canine-kind.

Why it's illegal to own one guinea pig in Switzerland

At first, it sounds like one of the silliest laws ever: in Switzerland, you’re not allowed to own just one guinea pig or parrot. The reason for this is that they’re social species, and they are considered victims of abuse if they aren’t able to regularly interact with others of their species. If you’re an […]

Why cats love boxes so much

They're basically the opposite of claustrophobic.