Search and rescue dogs are well trained to carry out all sorts of tasks. Generally, the dogs selected for this job are usually members of strong, large breeds. Not only that, the most capable ones have a specific type of…

When you take a puppy home, you can take it to an obedience school so it can learn the basics such as sitting, walking beside you in the park, and how to follow all your instructions. If you want to…

While many would undoubtedly be able to recognize a police dog, most people have no idea what it actually takes for these dogs to work in the police force. In this article, we’ll tell you all about the different qualities…

If your dog loves the water and you’d like to be able to swim with it, you don’t need to wait for summer vacation anymore! You won’t even need to go to the beach. With the right care and preparation,…

The physiological needs of many living organisms vary over the course of their lives. Among these, nutrition is one of the most important because it’s necessary for proper development. This article will offer some guidelines to help you provide the…

Making your dog happy seems very simple. They’re happy with anything we give them, no matter how small. They don’t demand anything more than what we’re willing and able to give them. However, when you give them something special like…

Commercial dog foods undergo rigorous chemical and biological tests. The purpose of these tests is to assure that foods don’t produce toxicity due to an excess of certain nutrients. What’s more, commercial dog foods should be palatable. There’s also the…

Sometimes it’s difficult to resist a cat’s sweet look and you’ve no choice but to share your “people food” with them. However, you must know what kind of edibles you can share and which could be toxic to them. Within…

Canine diabetes prevention is important because it could become a life-threatening condition, especially if you don’t detect it in time. Currently, there’s no cure for this disease, so the best course of action is to prevent it. The origin of…

Canine osteoarthritis is a chronic disease which affects the joints, causing a progressive loss of mobility. Despite often being asymptomatic, this can be a very painful illness. As a result, owners need to be able to recognize subtle signs and…

Deworming is an extremely important thing to do when you have a pet. You need to deworm a dog because it can prevent serious health problems. That goes just as much for the dog itself as for the humans it lives with.…

We know what causes dwarfism in humans, otherwise known as achondroplasia. But dwarfism in nature can happen in different ways and have several different causes. Dwarfism and survival Climate, the number of available resources, and the presence of rival species…

There are many canines who are originally from the Asian continent and we could spend all day talking about them. Instead, we’re going to focus on the most common Japanese dog breeds. (Note how many of their names have “Inu,”…

When it comes to creating and breeding dogs, Germany is one of the most prolific countries in the world. In fact there are around 40 German dog breeds in total. They are extremely popular, with many exported all over the…

No one can deny that cats are very clean animals. Even to the point of hurting themselves from grooming so much! Would you like to know why cats like to lick themselves and others so much? In this article, we’ll…

The American Shorthair is a cat with many virtues. This is one of the strongest and healthiest cat breeds around. What stands out most about the American Shorthair is its resistance to not developing genetic disorders. This breed is created…

Rabbits are some of the most popular and interesting rodents in the world. These little animals make great first pets for children, and will teach them about respect for animals, and what it truly means to own a pet. While…

Domestic ferrets have become popular pets in recent years. Nowadays, you might even see owners taking their ferrets out for a walk, just like a dog. But what’s it really like to have a ferret as a pet? If you’re…

There are lots of people who like to sleep with their pets. It may be out of affection, for a sense of safety, or just a one-time thing that has turned into a routine. But you should be careful. This…

Until recently, seeing a pet on public transport was unthinkable. However, more and more cities are becoming “pet-friendly“, meaning they’re allowing pets on public transport… with certain restrictions. In this article, we’ll tell you what dog owners do to take…

A cat’s body contains different systems, like the digestive system, which work together with other organs from other systems. In this way, the organism can stay healthy and carry out its vital functions. Today we’ll take a detailed look at…

Sadly, animal cruelty is a topic that continues to make headlines. While we have made great progress over the years, we still have a long way to go when it comes to animal rights. Whether it be wild animals or…

Adopting an older dog from a shelter is an act of kindness that usually encourages responsible ownership. It doesn’t only dignify the life of an abandoned animal, but it’s also a way to take action against the reprehensible behaviors of…

The stray animal population is a sad reality of our times. And, unfortunately, the number of abandoned animals is still increasing. At some point, all of us will come across an animal that needs immediate help. When the time comes,…

A giant parrot isn’t the kind of thing you find every day. The extreme unexpectedness of this finding, and the huge nature of the fossil they dug up has led scientists to name this extinct species of bird the Heracles inexpectatus. Read on…