Have you ever been out on a walk and as you take that next step, you feel the slippery squish of poop under your foot? It’s not just gross. Beyond the mess and the smell, it’s potentially infectious.

Sometimes, our dogs do strange things. Besides biting their dirty paws or rolling around in puddles, dogs occasionally drink from toilets or lick their butts. In other cases, your pup may even eat ...

Sometimes, dogs do strange things. Beyond rolling in mud puddles or biting themselves, your pet might drink from toilets or lick its butt. In other cases, it may eat its own poop or, worse, the poop ...

Say you own a tabby cat and a Siamese. You check the litter box and find some of the stool firm and brown, while the rest is soft and red – a sign of possible disease. Which cat, you wonder, has the ...

For pet parents, few things are more alarming than noticing blood in your dog’s stool. Whether it’s a little or a lot, a dog ...

OAKLAND - East Bay dog and cat owners might be able to turn their pet's rear ends into mini-ATM machines thanks to a local biotech firm's call for fresh fecal deposits. AnimalBiome in Oakland is ...

The right dog poop bag makes walking the dog a lot less messy and way more pleasant. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. When you ...

The sooner you remove the solids, the easier the cleanup and the happier your carpet (and nose). Mix a gentle dish soap solution, dab at the stain and lift it out—rubbing spreads the mess. Sprinkle ...

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