Counter to popular assumptions about pets and health, working-age pet owners tend to be more overweight — and slightly less healthy — than their pet-free peers, a Finnish study shows. Many studies ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While no dog is 100 percent hypoallergenic, there are some low-allergy pets, like this cute Bischon Frisé. (Photo: Getty Images) ...

More and more Americans are pet owners, and they’re spending more money on them. Using industry data from the American Pet Products Association, the share of Americans’ personal income going to the ...

For many people, pets provide unconditional love, companionship, and a sense of security. But not all human-pet relationships are beneficial, and some may contribute to stress and anxiety rather than ...

Pet ownership in the U.S. has jumped significantly over the past three decades. As of 2022, 70% of U.S. households (90.5 ...