Many people have seen dogs fetch, but cats like to get into the game too. Despite their very different hunting and play styles, fetching appears to combine elements of predatory and social behavior ...

Fetch is a game inextricably tied to dogs. But new research shows that cats play fetch, too — maybe more than you thought. Approximately 40% of cats will bring back a thrown toy at least some of the ...

Online survey of pet owners finds that 4 in 10 cats and almost 8 in 10 dogs retrieve objects, especially young, healthy males Although more common in dogs, 4 in 10 pet cats also choose to play fetch ...

According to new research, there's a popular game dog parents play with their pups that cats really love to play, too. On September 5, 2024, new research was published that says playing fetch isn't ...

While some pet owners may disagree, it's widely accepted that around 80% of dogs will engage in fetching 'play' behaviors with their humans. But scientists have now found out that almost half of ...

Animal play is fun, fair, chaotic, and serious business. The many ways in which nonhuman animals (animals) play with one another continues to intrigue many people—researchers, citizen scientists, and ...

Dogs and cats aren’t natural enemies; most conflicts come from instincts, misunderstood signals, and rushed introductions. Experts explain why tension happens ...

Easygoing and affectionate, American shorthairs are known for their brotherly (or sisterly) love for dogs. “This breed is considered very social, confident and playful, and once boundaries are ...