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In shelters across the United States, behind the clang of metal doors and the shuffle of paws on concrete floors, thousands of dogs and cats wait each day for something they don’t know how to name: a forever home. The journey from kennel to couch is not always short, nor is it simple, but when it happens, the transformation is undeniable. ...Read more

From the battlefield to Broadway, from Instagram feeds to Hollywood backlots, cats and dogs have left paw prints on history and culture in ways both surprising and enduring. Their stories reflect not just the animals themselves, but also the human societies that adored, mythologized and sometimes even depended on them.

Cats with Nine Lives ...Read more

For many pet owners, leaving a cat or dog behind while traveling feels unthinkable. As airlines, hotels and even cruise companies expand their pet-friendly policies, the possibilities for four-legged companions to join in adventures have never been greater. Still, traveling with an animal is more than simply clipping on a leash or buying a ...Read more

For as long as people have kept pets, cats and dogs have carried the reputation of being natural enemies. Children’s books, cartoons and even everyday sayings portray them as locked in constant conflict. Yet anyone who has watched a dog curl up beside a purring cat on a winter evening knows the reality can be far more complicated. Far from ...Read more

The signs of age arrive quietly. A dog that once bounded up the stairs now takes them with caution. A cat that spent nights leaping from bookshelves prefers a warm spot on the floor. As veterinary care improves and pets live longer than ever before, owners are facing a new challenge: how to keep aging cats and dogs comfortable, healthy and part ...Read more

LOS ANGELES -- Pet owners, beware: Flea-borne typhus is on the rise in parts of Southern California.

The good news is there are several common-sense ways to protect your pet and yourself from getting infected.

A flea becomes infected when it bites rats, opossums and stray cats that are carrying the disease. The disease is caused by Rickettsia ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

I enjoy your column each week, but I have never seen my problem mentioned. We have a 16-year-old Schnauzer/Yorkie rescue boy. He is a wonderful dog, but he is getting very old.

A couple of years ago, we started using doggie diapers in the house because he was beginning to experience incontinence. That has helped tremendously. Now ...Read more

As the seasons change, so do the risks facing household pets. From sweltering summer heat to icy winter sidewalks, cats and dogs depend on their owners to anticipate hazards and protect their health. Veterinarians say the key is preparation — and a willingness to adjust routines to keep animals comfortable and safe in any weather.

Summer Heat...Read more

When it comes to caring for a beloved cat or dog, one of the most debated questions among pet owners is whether their furry friend should live primarily indoors, roam freely outdoors, or enjoy something in between. While dogs and cats each have their own needs, temperaments, and instincts, the choice between indoor and outdoor lifestyles has ...Read more

They may move a little slower, sleep a little longer, and need a few more vet visits—but older cats and dogs have a kind of magic all their own. Often overlooked in shelters in favor of bouncy puppies and curious kittens, senior pets are full of love, wisdom, and personality. For the right adopter, they can be the best companions of all.

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LOS ANGELES — When Eric Torres took Chloe, his 4-year-old golden retriever, out for their daily four-mile walk around the Venice Canals last week, she seemed to be in good spirits and health.

But later that day, Torres' husband phoned him, deeply concerned. Something was terribly wrong with Chloe — she had suddenly collapsed and began to ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

I have a 30-week-old female Bengal cat named Luna, and another kitten named Jinx. They quickly bonded and now play, sleep, and cuddle together.

Jinx is male and the alpha. Luna is shy but loves attention. She still hisses at my eight-year-old son, though.

The problem is Luna urinates all over the house – on the carpet, towels, ...Read more

Two Amur leopards, members of an endangered species, were born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago on July 14, the zoo announced Tuesday.

Zoo officials say both cubs and Mina, the 8-year-old first-time mother, appear to be healthy and are being kept in a private habitat in the zoo.

The cubs’ father, Sasha, was born at Brookfield Zoo in 2020. Mina ...Read more