The Best Articles in Pets
The most useful articles in Pets from around the web, curated by thought leaders and our community.
Refind focuses on timeless pieces and updates the list whenever new, must-read articles or videos are discovered.
Top 5 Pets Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved in Pets by Refind users in 2024 so far.
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How To Smell
Most of the ideas in this post come from the book Being A Dog: Following the Dog Into a World of Smell by Alexandra Horowitz, which is my f...
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Guilty or Innocent? How a Sled Dog Named Blowhole Chewed His Way to Social Media Fame.
Meet the famous Alaskan husky—and Iditarod finisher—who got miffed at a musher and chomped her truck’s brake lines. (Allegedly. Because a lot of people think this pup is innocent.)
My People and Their Pets
In observance of National Pet Month, one curmudgeon contemplates what it means to raise living things.
Love Petting Your Dog? There's Something You Should Know — And We Hope You're Prepared For This
It might not actually be the best way to show your furry friend affection. Here's what a veterinary behaviorist recommends.
Playing with dogs helps people concentrate and relax, brain recordings show
In a study of brain activity, walking a poodle made people more relaxed, brushing the dog improved concentration and playing with her had both effects.
Tourists spark anger after ignoring national park warnings with dogs: 'This is inexcusable'
A viral Instagram video posted by Tourons of Yellowstone necessitated a discussion about tourist behavior and pet policies at Yellowstone National Park.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles in Pets—all under 10 minutes.
Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails? Scientists Examine the Endearing Behavior
Dogs communicate through tail-wagging, and humans may have selected for the trait during domestication
Dogs in the middle ages: what medieval writing tells us about our ancestors’ pets
The place of dogs in society changed when hunting became an aristocratic pastime, rather than a necessity.
Want To Give Your Dog the Best Walk of Its Life? This Pet Psychologist Knows How
An animal behaviorist details best practices for walking your dog.
Why We Anthropomorphize Animals (and Always Have)
In 2018 the city of Toronto wheeled out a solution to its infamous trash panda dilemma. “Trash panda” is the half-affectionate, half-resentful epithet for the raccoon, a chubby creature with a band…
We now know how cats purr—why they purr is still up for debate
Studies of excised cat larynxes reveal role of connective tissues embedded in vocal folds.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in Pets.
In Defense of the Rat
Rats are less pestilent and more lovable than we think. Can we learn to live with them?
You Had Me At Meow: On the Hidden Language of Cats
“That one in there—he just sits and hisses.” The school caretaker pointed to a hole underneath the old building. I crouched down, peered in, and said, “Hello there,” to the dirty, scrawny little ca…
Cat-astrophe
Outdoor cats are considered one of the worst invasive species by ecologists. And humans are bitterly torn over how to respond.
The French Bulldog Revolution: A Culture War Over America’s Most Popular Dog
Frenchies are beloved for their pint-size adorability, but a human fight is brewing over—yes—what colors they should be.
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