Understanding Sleep Cycles in Pets To understand whether pets dream, it is important to first explore their sleep patterns.

Many pet owners see their pets as a part of the family, leading them to let their cats or dogs sleep in the bed with them rather than in their own or a kennel—but is that the right decision?

"So much of your dog's physical and mental health depends on being adequately rested," explains Dr. Rebecca Greenstein, DVM, ...

This week on Pet Pics, a snowy wonderland for some pets, while others are taking advantage of the cold temperatures and hibernating inside, cause dogs need beauty sleep too. See many more photos ...

Veterinarians argue that there is no need for your dog to share your bed - and there are many health issues which you shouldn’t.

Cats have different sleep-wake cycles than other animals and are often busy at night. This is because cats are crepuscular, which means they hunt and are active in the evening or early morning.