Don’t Like Eating Insects? Your Pet Might.
Could insect meal and lab-grown meat be a more sustainable, ethical way to feed our cats and dogs?
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Pet Theory
Emily Anthes explores the science and health of our creature companions.
Emily Anthes explores the science and health of our creature companions.
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CreditSonny Figueroa/The New York Times A Cautionary Tale of 408 Tentacles
One pet octopus suddenly became more than four dozen. They went viral. Then it all went south.
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Credit Why Are Cats Such a Medical Black Box?
Many aspects of feline health remain a mystery, even to experts. Our cat-owning reporter learned this the hard way.
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Credit In New Column, Getting Serious About Creatures Close to Home
Cats. Dogs. Birds. Fish. The Pet Theory column explores pet health and science, as well as our relationships with our furry, feathered and scaled companions.
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TV, It’s Not Just for Humans Anymore
Videos aimed at pets are drawing millions of views. But who’s actually watching?
By Emily Anthes
Is There a Little Wolf in Your Chihuahua?
New studies of canine genetics shed light on the diversity of dogs and our longstanding, still-evolving relationship to them.
By Emily Anthes
How to Protect Your Pets From Pollution
Wildfire smoke, lead paint and other environmental toxins are health hazards for animals, too.
By Emily Anthes
In a Toxic World, Pets Could Be Vital Health Watchdogs
A better understanding of how pollution affects pets could benefit humans and animals alike.
By Emily Anthes
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