The Best Personal Trainer Might Be a Dog
Your dog could very well make for a decent fitness coach, according to a new study out Thursday. It found that adults…
We Need to Talk About this Robo-Dog Companion That Jim Henson's Creature Shop Helped Design
A company called Tombot thinks it’s come up with a way to improve the quality of life for seniors facing challenges…
Health Officials Warn New Yorkers to Vaccinate Their Pets as Rabid Raccoons Appear in Manhattan
The Big Apple is staring down a problem it hasn’t seen in roughly eight years: rabid raccoons in Manhattan.
Pixar's Emotional New Short Will Make a Pet Lover Out of You
Those of us who have them know that pets are basically like best friends who are guaranteed to never desert you, and…
A New Pet Sematary Trailer Reveals the Remake Will Scare You in a Slightly Different Way
The strongest argument against letting a young person ever have a pet is that, eventually, they’re likely to become…
Sony Gives Aibo a New Paint Job and Plans to Teach It Some Home Security Tricks
Resurrected back in 2017, Sony’s robotic dog Aibo made a big splash at CES 2018, but there wasn’t much fanfare for the…
Escaped Boa Constrictor Slithers Its Way Into Goodwill Donations
Workers at a Goodwill sorting facility in Fort Worth, Texas were stunned to discover a live, albino red-tailed boa…
Lego Overwatch and a Souped-Up R2-D2 Are the Mightiest Toys of the Week
Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9's regular round-up of the latest and greatest toys. This week, we officially get on the…
Demand for Chocolate Labs Is Making Them Sick and Prone to Early Death
New research shows that chocolate Labrador retrievers are more likely to experience health problems and die younger…
New Study Explores How Dogs Understand Human Language
If you’re a dog person who has suspected that your four-legged friend may know exactly what you mean when you use…
Pet Store Puppies Are Spreading a Diarrhea-Causing Superbug to Humans
One of the few bastions of purity left in this forsaken world—puppies—might be inadvertently spreading a bacterial…
Does Your Cat Actually Hate You?
Dogs wear their hearts on their sleeves; cats—or at least some cats, some of the time—can spend years at your side…
In Big Win for Good Boys, England Is Banning Shock Collars
The United Kingdom is banning pet collars that deliver shocks or spray chemicals. The UK’s Environmental secretary…
Veterinarians Say Pet Owners Are Hurting Animals to Get Opioids
A recent survey suggests that some people struggling with opioid addiction might be turning to a tragically desperate…
Small Dogs Pee Higher to Lie About Their Size, New Study Concludes
You just can’t trust a little dog.
The Animated Justice League Assembles, and More of the World's Finest Toys of the Week
Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9's regular round up of the coolest toys we’ve seen on this here internet lately. This…
Amazon Launches Dog Food Brand Because It Hasn't Disrupted Enough Industries Yet
On Amazon’s neverending quest to dominate every single retail category imaginable, the company has settled on its next…
A Tiny Singing Dog Might Be the Solution to Your Lousy Commute
Across the country, more and more people are working from home as commute times continue to rise. But if you still have…
Here's the Latest Research on Why Dogs Eat Their Own Shit
It drives dog owners nuts. You’re out for a pleasant stroll with your canine companion, and because some asshat didn’t…
Stop Feeding Your Pets Raw Meat
An emerging trend among pet owners is the practice of feeding dogs and cats raw meat. This idea is that we should put…