Dog has long been called man’s best friend. It is an assessment that is often based on the dog’s behavior: its loyalty, love, and eagerness to please. Pet owners like Sharon Reid of Grand Rapids, ...

Some pets have wide-ranging effects on the planet. Here’s how to lessen them. Credit...Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Rachel Nuwer Our dogs and cats provide all ...

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From new semi-private pet airplanes to road trips, this is everything pet parents should consider before hitting the road. As people continue to travel more often with their furry friends in tow; the ...

Travelers have been crowding into airports in record numbers this year — including on four legs and leashes. Tom Carpenter and his wife travel with their Havanese dog whenever they can. “His day care ...

Being a pet parent can have many physical and mental health benefits for some people. Experts call it “the pet effect.” If you’re considering getting a pet, keep in mind that many of these benefits ...

For more than a decade, in blog posts and scientific papers and public talks, the psychologist Hal Herzog has questioned whether owning pets makes people happier and healthier. It is a lonely quest, ...

Jessica Pierce is a bioethicist and writer. She is the author of multiple books, including A Dog’s World: Imagining the Lives of Dogs in a World without Humans, which Marc Bekoff co-authored. By day, ...

Pet owners are treating their animal charges ever more like humans. But that isn’t good for pets, or for us, many experts argue. By Linda Baker This article is part of our Pets special section on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I do mergers & acquisitions in retail/consumer and write about trends. The pet industry is doing fantastic in 2024 so far.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. People love their pets. Around 60% of the U.S. population owns at least one pet and collectively ...