Science taught us a few new tricks about our pets in 2025

From toy-obsessed dogs to ancient cats, we got treated to new insights about our furry friends

A German Shepherd leaps up to play with a large ball on a grassy field.

For some dogs, toys can exert an irresistible pull in ways that may parallel human behavioral addictions.

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