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World’s oldest known land animal alive after viral death hoax fools thousands

April 2, 2026

World’s oldest known land animal alive after viral death hoax fools thousands

Jonathan the giant tortoise is still alive after a viral April Fools' hoax on X falsely claimed the world's oldest land animal had died at age 193. Here are details.

AI robot brings emotional care to pets

January 26, 2026

AI robot brings emotional care to pets

Aura AI pet robot tracks behavior changes to detect when pets feel excited, anxious or relaxed. Tuya Smart's device offers laser play, treat dispensing and voice interaction.

14 dog jackets, sweaters and boots to keep your pup warm on winter walks

January 23, 2026

14 dog jackets, sweaters and boots to keep your pup warm on winter walks

Keep your dog just as warm as you while walking, running and playing outside in winter. These jackets, sweaters and boots are lined with fleece, faux fur and flannel.

AI photo match reunites Texas woman with lost cat after 103 days

December 19, 2025

AI photo match reunites Texas woman with lost cat after 103 days

Texas family reunites with missing 11-year-old cat Grayson after 103 days using Petco Love Lost's AI photo matching technology and community help.

Breakthrough GLP-1 implant promises major weight-loss benefits for pets

December 9, 2025

Breakthrough GLP-1 implant promises major weight-loss benefits for pets

The world's first GLP-1 weight-loss treatment for pets has begun with successful cat dosing. The six-month implant could revolutionize obesity care for cats, experts say.

AI tech helps a senior reunite with her cat after 11 days

October 7, 2025

AI tech helps a senior reunite with her cat after 11 days

A woman from Washington reunited with her missing Maine Coon cat Louie after 11 days using Love Lost, a free AI-powered pet recovery platform.

New MAHA initiative around biomedical research is uniting the GOP with some unusual bed fellows

October 6, 2025

New MAHA initiative around biomedical research is uniting the GOP with some unusual bed fellows

In a striking alliance, MAHA’s latest health strategy pairs together unusual collaborators to support a federal initiative that phases out animal-based science experiments.

Deadly rabies cases pose public health threat across US, experts warn

September 5, 2025

Deadly rabies cases pose public health threat across US, experts warn

Rabies outbreaks among wild animals are rising across the U.S., with different species presenting regional risks, from the eastern states to Alaska and the Southwest.

Human plague case reported; patient likely exposed while camping

August 29, 2025

Human plague case reported; patient likely exposed while camping

A 43-year-old New Mexico man contracted the plague while camping in Rio Arriba County and has recovered after hospitalization, state health officials report.

NIH closes experimentation labs accused of brutally killing thousands of beagles for 40+ years

May 4, 2025

NIH closes experimentation labs accused of brutally killing thousands of beagles for 40+ years

Under the leadership of President Donald Trump, National Institutes of Health (NIH) shut down its beagle testing laboratory.