Dachshunds, the German dog breed known for their distinctive long bodies and short legs, face an uncertain future if proposed changes to an animal protection law are approved, Germany’s kennel club said. A draft of the bill, from the German Ministry of Food and Agriculture, was published in February and aims to combat “torture breeding,” […]
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Is Sam a Dangerous Dog? A Lawsuit Divides an Upper West Side Building.
The rental building at 175 West 79th Street — in the heart of the Upper West Side — would seem like a dream, roughly equidistant from the American Museum of Natural History and Zabar’s. Realtors extol its luxury, prewar details and list two-bedroom units there for upward of $6,000 a month. But beware: Lurking in […]
Read MoreNow Arriving at J.F.K.: Horses From Iceland and Dogs From the West Bank
When the cargo plane touched down on the tarmac at Kennedy International Airport on Friday afternoon, a cacophonous barking could be heard coming from the hold. Maad Abu-Ghazalah stood on the runway below, anxiously waiting. There were exactly 69 dogs onboard, all from his shelter in the West Bank. The hold opened and a set […]
Read MoreNow Arriving at J.F.K.: Ponies From Iceland and Dogs From the West Bank
When the cargo plane touched down on the tarmac at Kennedy International Airport on Friday afternoon, a cacophonous barking could be heard coming from the hold. Maad Abu-Ghazalah stood on the runway below, anxiously waiting. There were exactly 69 dogs onboard, all from his shelter in the West Bank. The hold opened and a set […]
Read MoreMy Goldendoodle Spent a Week at Some Luxury Dog ‘Hotels.’ I Tagged Along.
By the time my goldendoodle, Steve, and I pulled up to our resting place, I was tired from the long drive and already second-guessing my plan. I felt a little better when we stepped inside the Dogwood Acres Pet Retreat. The lobby, with its elegant tiled entrance, might have passed for the lobby of any […]
Read MoreCould Your Cat Give You the Plague?
Officials in Deschutes County, Ore., announced last week that a local resident had been diagnosed with the plague — and that the resident had probably been infected by a pet cat. The cat, which was symptomatic, died from the infection, but the human patient is currently recovering, said Emily Horton, a public health program manager […]
Read MorePuppy Bowl XX: Behind the Scenes at the Super Bowl’s Adorable Cousin
It’s frowned upon when N.F.L. players complain to the referees. But at least they don’t urinate on them. The same cannot be said for the competitors in the Puppy Bowl, Animal Planet’s canine football game that takes place in October but does not air until the afternoon of Super Bowl Sunday. The event’s referee, Dan […]
Read MoreCuring Pets With Cannabis as Veterinarians Try CBD and THC
Like many captive elephants, Nidia suffered from chronic foot problems. Fissures had formed in the 55-year-old Asian elephant’s foot pads, and her toenails had cracked and become ingrown. Painful abscesses lingered for months. Nidia had lost her appetite and she was losing weight. Dr. Quetzalli Hernández, the veterinarian in charge of Nidia’s care at a […]
Read MoreIn Russia, a Cat Thrown From a Train Offers a Safe Space to Vent
The tragedy gripped Russia for days. Federal lawmakers convened a special committee and an investigation was launched, as hundreds of volunteers searched for the victim in subzero temperatures, and state news media ran live updates on the fallout. Eventually, the victim — Twix the cat — was found dead. A national outcry over the demise […]
Read MoreThe Dogs That Live Longest, by a Nose
All dogs go to heaven. But a bulldog might find itself headed there years before a Border terrier, according to a new study of nearly 600,000 British dogs from more than 150 breeds. Large breeds and breeds with flattened faces had shorter average life spans than smaller dogs and those with elongated snouts, the researchers […]
Read MoreYou Can Now Get a Concierge Meal Service for Your Dog
Dogs ain’t humans, buddy. I watched my father learn this seemingly intuitive lesson the hard way once, when he went vegan and decided his dog should be vegan as well (based on no dog science whatsoever). He started cooking up these bullshit sweet potato and brown rice and veggie meals for his Labrador, Homer. Homer […]
Read MorePurina Rebuts TikTok Rumors About Pet Food Safety
Purina has been forced to rebut what it described as “online rumors” that have caused a frenzy on TikTok in recent weeks alleging that its Pro Plan food had sickened dozens of pets, mostly dogs. Days after the company issued a statement in which it said “these false statements may be creating unnecessary stress for […]
Read MoreResearchers Scramble to Keep Dog Aging Project Alive
In late 2019, scientists began searching for 10,000 Americans willing to enroll their pets in an ambitious new study of health and longevity in dogs. The researchers planned to track the dogs over the course of their lives, collecting detailed information about their bodies, lifestyles and home environments. Over time, the scientists hoped to identify […]
Read MoreFamous N.Y.C. Buildings, but They’re Made of Gingerbread
Good morning. It’s Friday. Today we’ll look at buildings and streets that smell as good as they look. We’ll also learn the secrets of an 18-foot evergreen in Central Park that’s not just a Christmas tree. The 20-plus entrants in a holiday contest became small-scale architects, structural engineers and construction workers, but they did not […]
Read MoreMy Year of Being Very Online About Dogs
If you own a dog and have ever searched the internet for advice on that dog, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered Zak George. Mr. George, a 45-year-old with 3.69 million YouTube followers, and the slightly goofy, hyper energy of a doodle mix, is the most popular dog trainer on the platform. He’s the most […]
Read MoreWhat’s on the Menu When Your Cat Goes Out? Probably More Than You Think.
Everyone can agree on one thing: It’s not the cats’ fault they’re bad for wildlife. Cats are carnivores. Their talent for preying on rodents is a big reason their ancestors and ours started hanging around together in the first place. But then, people carried cats around the world, into ecosystems that weren’t equipped for such […]
Read MoreThe Best Gifts for Cat Lovers (Because Crazy Cat People Rule)
The greatest rivalry of all time is not between Coca-Cola and Pepsi, the Dodgers vs. the Giants, or even Oasis and Blur: It’s between cat people and dog people. But the reason it’s such an ideal back and forth is because both dogs and cats are pretty damn rad. But we’re not here to sing […]
Read MoreIsrael-Hamas Truce Appears to Enter Another Day, and More
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Read MoreCould Longevity Drugs for Dogs Extend Your Pet’s Life?
Longevity drugs are intended for healthy dogs, which changes the risk-benefit calculus. “It’s one thing if a dog is on death’s door and you’re giving them some late-breaking treatment,” said Bev Klingensmith, a Great Dane breeder in Iowa who also has a Great Dane and a golden retriever of her own. “Giving my young, healthy […]
Read MoreCan These Supplements Actually Help Your Dog Live Longer?
Ever had a dog? Then you know the pangs of existential terror that strike when your once-sprightly buddy, who used to gleefully play tug of war with all your dish towels and destroy countless squeaky toys, is now moving at a pace that can only be described as “fragile nonagenarian granny trying to cross a […]
Read MoreCan These Supplements Actually Help Your Dog Live Longer?
Ever had a dog? Then you know the pangs of existential terror that strike when your once-sprightly buddy, who used to gleefully play tug of war with all your dish towels and destroy countless squeaky toys, is now moving at a pace that can only be described as “fragile nonagenarian granny trying to cross a […]
Read MoreWhat We Know About the Mysterious Respiratory Illness Affecting Dogs
A mysterious respiratory illness that has been sickening dogs continues to spread across the United States while veterinarians try to determine its causes and the best methods for treating it. The symptoms are similar to kennel cough, an upper respiratory infection, but can last much longer and, in some cases, prove fatal, according to veterinarians. […]
Read MoreLondon Sculptor Can Capture Your Dog, Cat or Even Cow
Under a set of railway arches in the Haggerston neighborhood of East London, a pack of clay dogs was ready to be brought to life. A Boston terrier and a cockapoo were among the pack, the work of the ceramist Alice Johnson, who makes bespoke sculptures of people’s beloved animals through her business, Pottery Pets. […]
Read MoreLove Your Cat? Track Its Bathroom Schedule With This High-Tech Litter Box
These days, it’s not unusual for most of our activities to be run through our smartphones. Need to send a pal a few bucks for your half of dinner last night? Simply use Venmo (or just stiff ‘em and hope they forget about it). Trying to find a new boo? Just date your OS jump […]
Read MoreTompkins Square Dog Parade Draws Thousands After Near Cancellation
Despite the gray skies and light drizzle, costumed dogs strutted along for the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade on Saturday as they have for more than three decades. But for the first time since the event’s inception, they had an official parade route. The dogs came on floats, leashes and in their owners’ arms — […]
Read MoreJavier Milei and His 5 Cloned Dogs in Argentina’s Election
After finishing a surprising first in Argentina’s presidential primaries in August, Javier Milei grabbed a microphone in front of a raucous crowd and thanked Conan, Murray, Milton, Robert and Lucas. “Who else?” he said. “My four-legged children.” Mr. Milei, a far-right libertarian who is the favorite in Argentina’s presidential election on Sunday, would head to […]
Read MoreBiden’s Dog Is Banished. Some Insiders Wonder Why It Took So Long.
If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog, Harry S. Truman supposedly once said. But what if the dog is not all that friendly? For President Biden, pet ownership in the White House has proved to be a presidential headache as a series of biting incidents, including one that is said to have […]
Read MoreBidens’ Dog Commander Is Removed From White House After Latest Biting Incident
President Biden’s dog Commander is no longer living in the White House after a series of biting incidents involving staff members and Secret Service personnel, according to a spokeswoman for Jill Biden, the first lady. Elizabeth Alexander, Dr. Biden’s communications director, said the dog was no longer living with the first family. “Commander is not […]
Read MoreIn the Big City, Wildlife Researchers Are On the Prowl
Early one morning last month, Laura Dudley Plimpton found herself in Forest Park, in Queens, staring at a pair of captured raccoons. It was not the first time that Ms. Plimpton, an ecologist at Columbia University, had caught two of them in a cage trap designed for one. But typically when that happened, she would […]
Read MoreDogTV Is TV for Dogs. Except When It’s for People.
The talent was beginning to lie down on the job. Temperatures had surpassed 90 degrees on a July afternoon in Ramapo Mountain State Forest in Northern New Jersey, and the actors were hot and literally panting. If they had to perform much longer, the director might face a mutiny. The director, Ron Levi, threw up […]
Read MoreRing Introduces $10 Pet Tag For Lost Pet Safety
Ring, renowned for its doorbell cameras and home security solutions, has introduced a new product to alleviate the distress of losing a beloved pet. Priced affordably at $10, the Ring Pet Tag offers an effective means of ensuring your furry friend’s safety. Ring Pet Tag. (Image: Amazon) The pet tag features a user-friendly QR code, […]
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