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If you’ve ever joked that trash pandas are neighborhood pets, some scientists are quietly nodding along.

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Veterinarians diagnose around 100,000 dogs each year with Cushing’s disease. Medical treatments are available, but accurate diagnosis is essential.

Cushing's disease

Dogs

Health

A heart murmur is an abnormality caused by atypical pumping of the heart. Treatment depends on the cause, and the dog's health, age, and breed.

First&#x2d;time cat owners might be surprised when their female cat exhibits odd behaviors related to estrus, the feline fertile period also known as heat.

Cats

These myths and legends about pets and other animals are sure to wow you or make you chuckle.

These 15 pet&#x2d;themed movies feature beloved animal companions and will make your own pet feel right at home on movie night.

These video game sidekicks and companions highlight the bond between animal and human, whether they're lost together in a fantasy universe or a post&#x2d;apocalyptic wasteland.

Many U.S. presidents have shared the White House with treasured family pets. There have been a lot of dogs and even a bird!

These pets lived far longer than expected for their species, some of them even outliving their owners!

Kittens are available for free on most farms, but, by contrast, some of the rarest and most exotic creatures can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

From dogs that guide people with sight loss to mules that pack loads down canyons, animals have worked an impressive number of jobs.

We use these idioms all the time, but most of us have no idea where they come from. Get ready for a quick history lesson!

As man's best friend, it's a no&#x2d;brainer that dogs would show up in creative ventures, including dozens of movies and TV series.

Cheese isn't a mouse's favorite food, and penguins aren't always, gasp, monogamous. Are you starting to question everything you know about life?

Just over a decade before Neil Armstrong delivered his iconic line about leaps and mankind, a grave responsibility was thrust on a stray dog from Moscow.

Vets are the Doctor Doolittles of the real world, and they don't just respond to emergencies.

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15 Fascinating Myths and Legends About Animals

15 Pet-Themed Movies To Watch With Your Furry Friend

The Most Memorable Pets in Video Games

Presidential Pets That Left a Mark on History

The World's Oldest Pets

The Most Expensive Pets Ever Sold

Are Raccoons Really Becoming America’s Next Pet?

What Is Cushing's Disease in Dogs?

Understanding Heart Murmurs in Dogs

Everything You Need to Know About Cats in Heat

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15 Fascinating Myths and Legends About Animals

15 Pet-Themed Movies To Watch With Your Furry Friend

The Most Memorable Pets in Video Games

Presidential Pets That Left a Mark on History

The World's Oldest Pets

The Most Expensive Pets Ever Sold

Are Raccoons Really Becoming America’s Next Pet?

What Is Cushing's Disease in Dogs?

Understanding Heart Murmurs in Dogs

Everything You Need to Know About Cats in Heat

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