Getting a dog increases the likelihood of having a baby by 33%, new research suggests. Adding a cat reduces the probability.

But a new working paper suggests that the conventional wisdom is wrong, at least in Taiwan, where the birthrate is one of the ...

One of the top reasons that pets end up in shelters is that owners are expecting a baby. Somewhere along the line, a rumor started that you can’t have both — a new baby and a pet. But that’s simply ...

When a dog cuddles with a baby, they both become cuter. It's like an unwritten law of the universe. Looking at wagging tails next to tiny fingers and toes makes the entire world feel a little more ...

Our pets play a special role in our lives and are like part of the family. Watching them bond with a new family member is so memorable and heartwarming. Some people decide to have a baby and get a new ...

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“Motherese” is the cutesy language we use around preverbal infants. It serves important roles in language development and emotional coregulation. But why do we use it with animals? Domestication ...

A traditional Japanese festival is being adapted for poodles and Pomeranians, amid a booming pet industry and a dearth of ...

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The best gifts for pet owners range from useful pet tech like pet cameras and GPS collars to enrichment toys, unique pet ...