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Scientists Tried to Breed a ‘Super-Dog.’ It Did Not Go Well.
A 13-year project in Maine sought to breed a ‘super-dog.’ Instead, its findings challenged assumptions about canine intelligence.
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Why You Shouldn’t Let Your Cat Hunt Everything It Sees, According to a Vet
Some cats love chasing spiders, but personality matters more than breed—and vets say the occasional hunt can come with risks.
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Getty Can CBD Actually Chill Out Your Dog? This Bacon-Flavored Treat Says Yes
These pet treats have actual bacon in them (and 15mg CBD).
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Hungry Dogs Are More Likely to Make This Crucial Mistake, New Study Finds
Hungry detection dogs were more likely to identify a scent that wasn’t there, despite remaining good at finding real targets.
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Chihuahuas Have a Little Wild Coyote in Them, New Study Finds
New genetic research identified DNA segments shared with coyotes in a Chihuahua, revealing an unexpected link to ancient canine ancestry.
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Photo: Stasya Yakovleva / Getty Images Your Dog Might Be Copying This Tiny Behavior Without You Realizing It
Researchers found dogs blinked more while watching blinking humans, with the strongest response occurring when they saw their own owners.
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Why Talking to Your Pet Like a Person Is Completely Normal, According to Science
Researchers found about 10% of recorded human speech was directed at pets, from regular conversation to high-pitched baby talk.
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via VICE, Embark Is Your Dog Part Wolf? This Viral Dog DNA Kit Can Actually Test for That
Embark’s TikTok-famous dog DNA kit is on sale at Amazon right now.
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Why Gen Z Is Trading Parenthood for Pet Ownership, by the Numbers
New survey data shows younger Americans increasingly see pets as family, with some saying animals are replacing children altogether.
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America Has Dog States and Cat States. Here’s Where Yours Lands.
Google search data shows Mississippi leans hardest toward dogs, while Washington leads the country’s most cat-friendly states.
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Scientists Discovered How Cats Use Urine to Identify Each Other
Researchers found unique fatty-acid signatures in cat urine that stay stable over time and help other cats identify exactly who was there.
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Most Outdoor Cats Can Adjust to Indoor Life Pretty Quickly, Study Finds
Researchers found many former outdoor cats adjusted within days or weeks, though owners often struggled with guilt.
