Pet experts say that overall, Ragdoll cats do make good pets. In fact, they’re one of the most beloved felines for a good ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A curious hedgehog in its owners' hands burariphoto via Shutterstock (burariphoto via Shutterstock) Hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs ...

Being an animal lover and a pet owner, pets have been good for me. They help us live a healthier life. They gently wake us up to remind us that it’s time for breakfast or that we need playtime. They ...

When we think of adopting or buying pets, our minds usually go straight to cats and dogs. But farm animals like chickens, ducks, quails, and geese can also make great pets—they’re friendly and easy to ...

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, ...

Questions like "will getting a pet benefit our child's mental health?" are increasingly common and pertinent. In Spain, for instance, more than half of all households now have one or more pets.

Ferrets can be cuddly and fun, but they also nip, hide, and require supervision. This begs the question: are ferrets a good match for families with children? Here are some pros, cons, and precautions ...

Thinking of bringing home a pet rabbit for Easter? You may be better off sticking with chocolate bunnies this year. Widespread misunderstanding of domestic rabbits has made them one of the most ...

Hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, and even rats have long dominated the market as preferred picks for pint-sized pets. But there's another miniature mammal that's starting to gain popularity in the pet ...