Pets

There are many products to keep dogs from overheating, including crate fans and ice cream for pups. Here's what our editors and their dogs turn to.

The best cat food brands of 2022, plus info on deciphering all-natural foods, calorie counts, and "premium" content, from animal nutrition experts.

Veterinarians and pet safety experts told us what makes a good life jacket for dogs. These are the best dog life jackets for small and large pups.

Dog puzzles include boards with moving tiles and drawers, balls that dispense treats, and plushies. These are the best dog puzzle toys we tested.

Dogs sometimes tremble when they're anxious or cold, but shaking could also be a sign of something more serious like shaker syndrome.

Signs that indicate your dog is in pain are a reduced appetite, excessive panting, limping, and a rapid heart rate.

Ever wondered what your dog's whiskers do? A lot of things, actually — including help them navigate and stay safe in unfamiliar areas.

If your dogs' nose is drier than usual, it could be because they're dehydrated or have a fever.

Your dog likely smells like a bag of chips because of the bacteria, yeast, and fungi that make up their microbiome.

It's normal that your dog might have some anxiety about loud, unfamiliar noises — but here's why it could affect some dogs more than others.

Vets say that putting your dog in a tightly-fitted thunderjacket and giving them ​​natural remedies like L-theanine may have a soothing effect.

We tested 28 cat litters, including clay, paper, silica gel, wood, and grain. This is the best cat litter for absorption, clumping, and odor control.

A veterinarian and animal behaviorist shared their favorite products to help calm fearful, anxious dogs.

Unspayed female dogs go into heat roughly every six months, though this can vary by breed. Here's how long heat lasts and how to care for them.

Catastrophic Creations makes wall-mounted furniture for cats. The well-designed shelves are easy to clean, and my cats have a new favorite hangout.

We tried 22 vacuums to find the best ones for picking up pet hair and fur on carpet, hardwood floors, furniture, cars, and more.

Avian experts told us what kinds of feeders are best. There are the best bird feeders, including squirrel-proof, tube, suet, and hummingbird feeders.

Experts told us what makes a good pet food. We rounded up the best dog food, including top brands for kibble, wet, and fresh food for pups of all ages.

Outdoor cats face risks like infectious diseases, which leads them to have a much shorter lifespan than indoor cats.

Most dogs love to ride in the car, but you'll need some gear to ensure their safety. Here is the best gear for driving in the car with your pup.

Adventure cats have a big fanbase on social media. We rounded up their owners' favorite gear for hikes, city walks, and time on the water.

Hiking essentials for your adventure pup include more than water and poop bags. Here's the best dog hiking gear to ensure a safe and happy hike.

We polled Insider's seasoned pet owners and rounded up their favorite pet products from scratchers to toys. Of course, they're cat- and dog-approved too.

We tested 5 popular water and gel cooling pads for dogs on hot summer days. These are the best dog cooling mats for home and travel.

A good dog bed is comfortable, durable, and easy to clean. These are the best dog beds, including calming, orthopedic, and travel beds.

Different medications, foods, treats, and supplements can help reduce and prevent hairballs. These are the best hairball remedies for cats.

If your dog sometimes won't take their eyes off of you, it could be a sign of anything from love to aggression.

Amazon's first-ever Pet Day includes deals on some of our favorite pet accessories, food, treats, and grooming tools from brands like Blue Buffalo and Petsafe.

Dogs with short snouts, like Cavalier King Charles spaniels and English bulldogs, may be more at risk of sleeping problems.

Experts told us what to look for when shopping for a tank for saltwater, freshwater, betta fish, and more. These are the best fish tanks and accessories.

Sustainable pet products reduce your and your pet's environmental footprint. Here are 23 of our favorite cat and dog toys, treats, and essentials.

Pooch Paper makes an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic dog poop bags. The biodegradable sheets are easy to use when out walking your dog.

One study found that dogs were more likely to tilt their head in response to a familiar word — suggesting that some head tilts do indicate listening.

Most — but not all — cats can get loopy and happy from catnip. Here's why that happens and how to give it to your cat safely.

Dogs are partially colorblind — here's what colors they can and can't see and how their vision differs from ours.

Cat's sleep as many as 18 hours a day because of their ancestral instincts, age, and more.

I use the Furemover Broom to remove dog hair from my carpets. It's great for heavy shedding and left the carpets in my rental better than I found them.

Dogs howl because of their ancestral instinct to communicate — here's what they are trying to say to you.

If your dog wags their tail to the right, it can mean something completely different than when they wag it to the left.

Certain vegetables can help boost vision health, soothe your pup's stomach, remove plaque from their teeth, and even reduce the risk of cancer.

We spoke to veterinarians to find the best shampoos for dogs, including flea and tick, puppy, dry, and whitening dog shampoo formulas.

Dogs pant when they're trying to cool themselves off — but panting may also signal a medical issue like Cushing's disease.

We tested 23 brushes with our dogs. Here are the best dog brushes for short and long hair, including deshedders plus combs and grooming gloves.

Dogs can eat foods like bananas, watermelon, cucumbers, and more — but you should never give your pup avocadoes.

We tested dozens of cat toys to narrow down our top picks. Here are the best cat toys, including scratchers, balls, laser toys, mice, and more.

In cold, wet weather, an outdoor cat house can protect cats. We spoke with experts to determine which houses are best for feral and outdoor cats.

Wet pet food can be messy to store and difficult to keep fresh, but these can covers make it easy.