The Latest Breaking News on Pets

I adore the playfulness of Omlet's pet-centred rebrand

Ragged Edge shows how innovation can embrace imperfection.

Creative Bloq · Dec 11, 2023

Virginia police seize dead animals and body parts from ‘filthy’ zoo

A large number of dead animals and animal body parts were found at the Natural Bridge Zoo in Virginia

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023

The pet I’ll never forget: Mr Kite, the duck who slept in our kitchen

Our small terrace house wasn’t set up for a trio of honking hooligans, but my mum couldn’t resist adopting them. The neighbours were less than pleased, though

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023

Are Laser Pointers Bad For Cat’s Mental Health? A Vet Reveals the Truth

A vet says that since cats love predatory play, a laser pointer may cause anxiety.

Inverse · Dec 10, 2023

The big picture: Elliott Erwitt’s lifelong love of dogs

The Magnum photographer, who died last month, shot celebrities and politicians, but canines appeared on more of his contact sheets than humans

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023

Horoscope for Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Scorpio.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 10, 2023

‘Like unscrambling an egg’: scientists alter DNA to save Scottish wildcats

A bold genomic process is being harnessed to eliminate decades of interbreeding with domestic moggies

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023

‘When they stick their heads out they get a bullet’: the trials of managing Australia’s feral pigs

Controlling millions of feral pigs is a serious problem. But for some recreational hunters, it’s a family affair

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2023

What is the mysterious respiratory illness affecting dogs in the US?

Veterinarians explain how concerned you need to be about the so-called kennel cough, especially during the holiday season

The Guardian - US · Dec 9, 2023

What a stinking mess! Pet skunks spark rabies scare in Michigan

Health officials warn of dangers after animal from breader is found to have the deadly disease

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023