Animals should also workout in order to avoid obesity and other illnesses. Reducing anxiety and channeling their energy productively is also another benefit of good exercise. In the following article, we’ll tell you everything about this special sport for dogs…

If you want to teach your dog to sit, and to stay seated, you need to go bit by bit. For a young, energetic dog or puppy, a first achievement might mean being able to sit still for just half…

Feline behavior problems usually come out as aggression or other threatening actions directed towards people, and other animals. Of course, all animals can be aggressive when it comes to protecting themselves or their territory. In fact, aggression is an evolutionary…

As opposed to their policemen counterparts, K9 dogs are most appreciated and respected by everyone. Their olfactory abilities are superb and, together with their many other abilities, they’re a big help for law enforcement officers. Today we’d like to tell…

The picture of a cat drinking milk is pretty common in people’s minds. When they’re only small kittens, they need milk as all babies do. But as time goes by, this fact may change. So, are cats and milk friends…

Few people like to leave their pet behind when going away for a few days. So, today we’d like to give you a few tips on how to take along your dog when traveling by plane. Many airlines have discovered…

Just like humans, there are some dogs that have sensitive skin. If your dog is showing signs of sensitivity to some internal or external element, then you’ll need to figure out the most likely cause. That’s especially true for dogs with…

How many of us have felt guilty when our dog stares at us while we eat something we can’t share with them because it’s bad for their health? If only there were ice cream for dogs then we wouldn’t mind…

Many of the illnesses that affect humans can also affect our four-legged friends. One example of this is diabetes. Canine diabetes is a complex disease that requires long-term care and attention. In today’s article, we want to tell you how…

Dogs are not only man’s best friend, but they can also be a child’s best friend. They’re a buddy that children can depend on. The benefits that animals, and especially dogs, can offer for children are many and varied. That’s why…

Nobody ever thinks of pet euthanasia when we first welcome one as a member of our family. We deeply bond with them almost involuntarily, or at least, without a conscious effort on our part. From that day on, it becomes…

Zoanthropy is a mental disorder in which a person believes they are an animal. These people truly believe they have morphed into another species and began to act like such. There are several types of zoanthropy, depending on the animal…

Have you heard of hairless animals? Well, the Mexican Xoloitzcuintle is one of them and we’d like to tell you all about them today. First of all, this breed of dog is as old as the ancient Inca empire. The…

If you live with a cat, you’ve probably seen it happen before. Everything will seem calm, and then suddenly your cat will climb up onto a piece of furniture and start knocking over everything they find until something ends up…

The Great Dane is one of the largest dog breeds and, although its size might be intimidating, their gentle character and friendly spirit make them perfect for homes with children. This article will explain all you need to know about the Great…

It’s true that animals share many similarities with humans. However, it’s also true that they have a lot of behavior patterns that are nothing like our own. As a result, this makes it difficult for us to understand other species.…

If we say Xiphophorus, you probably won’t know we’re talking about. But we’re sure you might know them by one of their more common names: swordtail fish, platyfish, and platy. This is one of the most common fish in aquariums.…

Leeches are hermaphroditic invertebrates in the Annelida phylum. There are lots of different species of leech, with a wide range of biological diversity. Today, though, we’re going to focus on their use in medicine, and one specific species, Hirudo medicinalis, or…

Shibas are frequently confused with Akitas, although they don’t share the same characteristics. Firstly, Shibas are smaller in size and are the smallest Japanese dog breed. This article will explain all you need to know about this dog breed and…

Playing dead is a defense mechanism. The animal adopts this behavior, simulating death, as a protection technique against possible predators. Origin of the term “thanatosis” The word thanatosis is a combination of the Greek words thanat(o), which means “death“, and…

The American mink is originally from the North American continent. But, due to reasons such as its great expansive and colonizing potential, these days it has extended its habitat to much of Europe, Asia, South America, and New Zealand. Learn…

There are a growing number of dogs that support patients across the world. Dogs can help, not just by being therapy buddies, but also by helping to sniff out diseases. In this post, you can read all about two dogs…

It’s often not easy for our furry friends to find a family to adopt them when they have to go into a shelter. There are some dogs who, because of their looks, find it even more difficult to find their…

There are lots of places on this planet where humans and local wild animals get into conflicts. Our invasion of their habitats is what generally causes the conflicts, but few have reached the heights of the macaque crisis in India. The macaque…

When we think of adopting a pet, we often go after a specific breed or species because we prefer a certain size. That said, people acquire cats because they’re usually small and therefore ideal for urban apartment life. Surprisingly though,…