The Best Articles in Pets
The most useful articles in Pets from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
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 2023 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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The case against pets: is it time to give up our cats and dogs?
A growing number of people argue that owning pets is unethical - and that animals can never really have a good life in a human home
Which Human Foods Are Safe (and Toxic) for Your Pup? The Answers May Surprise You.
Healthy human snacks don’t always translate well for pups. Veterinarian Dr. Heather Berst, MA, VMD, shares what treats are okay—and which should be avoided.
Can Dogs Use Language?
The “button dogs” of TikTok seem to be learning human words. What’s really going on?
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles in Pets—all under 10 minutes.
Petting other people's dogs, even briefly, can boost your health
You don't even have to own one. Research shows just 5 to 20 minutes interacting with other people's pooches can reduce stress hormones and increase well-being.
The big idea: Are cats really domesticated?
Unlike dogs, our feline friends are barely different from their wild ancestors – except for a few clever tricks
Study Confirms That You Can Really Communicate With Your Cat By Doing This
Cats have a reputation for aloofness (and flooffiness), but if you and your feline friend aren't bonding, maybe you're just not speaking their language.
The Ultimate Backcountry Dog First-Aid Kit
Dr. Heather Berst, MA, VMD, gives us the rundown on dog first-aid kit essentials, as well as how to respond to several common backcountry canine medical situations
When Your Reactive Dog Can’t Adventure Anywhere
Barking and lunging outbursts can put a damper on life with your pup, but there’s hope for calming your canine
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in Pets.
Cat-astrophe
Outdoor cats are considered one of the worst invasive species by ecologists. And humans are bitterly torn over how to respond.
You’re going on vacation. What should you do with your pet?
Tips on how to give your cat or dog a good life while you travel — from three pet experts.
Breeding dogs to be cute and anthropomorphic is animal cruelty
The very attributes that make small dogs cute and popular are slowly strangling their ability to function as real animals
Dog owners take more risks, cat owners are more cautious – new research examines how people conform…
A series of studies found that exposure to dogs leads people to make riskier financial decisions, while interactions with cats have the opposite effect.
The case against pet ownership
Why we should aim for a world with fewer but happier pets.
Thought Leaders
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The Dodo
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People Pets
Cute pet photos, celebrity pets, funny videos and must-see animal stories from PEOPLE! 🌟
TheAnimalRescueSite
Every Order Helps Rescue Animals! 🐾 Your purchases & donations make a difference Share your faves with #ShopWhereItMatters Proud to support @GreaterGoodorg
Victoria Stilwell
Official Twitter account for celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell, host of the International hit series, It’s Me or the Dog.
Guide Dogs
Providing life-changing support, skills and dogs to people living with sight loss in the UK. General Enquiries: 0118 983 5555
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