animal care
Important to Know: How Life on the Street Affects Animals
Psychologists from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (USA) studied how strong the bond is between a dog rescued from adverse conditions and its new owner by assessing behavioral and physiological responses under stress. The results of the study were published in the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior.
Diana Dashkevich pets dogs pets facts Animals 5 October 2023
Spiny Mouse: Interesting Facts
They are called spiny for the hair on their backs that resembles small soft needles. These mice are easily kept at home in a terrarium, bringing a lot of pleasure to their owners. Under natural conditions, spiny mice are common in Crete, Cyprus, Western Asia, Saudi Arabia and most of Africa.
Diana Dashkevich pets mouse animal facts Animals 2 October 2023
Important to Know: How to Care for a Parrot
Caring for a parrot involves walking them regularly. You may not need to close the cage at all during the day. Nevertheless, be sure to close the windows or install mosquito nets. To prevent birds from gnawing wallpaper and littering throughout the room, install branches in the corner where birds can spend their free time.
Diana Dashkevich pets birds Animals 23 September 2023
Important to Know: How to Monitor Your Dog's Dental Health
The latest study conducted by the Waltham Petcare Science Institute (USA) showed that small breed dogs weighing up to 6.5 kg (dachshunds, miniature poodles, etc.) are five times more likely to suffer from periodontitis compared to large pets weighing more than 25 kg (boxers, German shepherds, etc.).
Diana Dashkevich pets dogs Animals 19 September 2023
Important to Know: How to Properly Feed a Cat
In a recent paper published in PLOS One, researchers surveyed 1,418 cat owners to gather information about the effects of a meat-based or vegan diet on cats' health over at least a year.
Diana Dashkevich pets cats feeding Animals 18 September 2023
Interesting Facts: What Pets You Can Have Apart from Dogs and Cats
According to the American Veterinary Association (AVMA), rabbits are the second most common pet.
Diana Dashkevich pets pets facts Animals 15 September 2023
Animals from the Shelter: What is Important to Know
Statistics show that approximately 2 million dogs are adopted from U.S. shelters each year.
Diana Dashkevich pets animal facts Animals 14 September 2023
Important to Know: Harm of Vaping and Smoking in Animals
In a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, researchers link environmental tobacco smoke to oral cancer in cats that lick toxins from smoke residue from their fur when grooming themselves.
Diana Dashkevich pets safety Animals 13 September 2023
Hairless Guinea Pig: What's Important to Know
In terms of life expectancy, hairless guinea pigs are several years superior to their relatives with wool, on average, they live 9 years. But life expectancy largely depends on the care and conditions of pets.
Diana Dashkevich pets guinea pig Animals 11 September 2023
The animal is cold: what to do
The first thing cats do when they are cold is to look for a warm place. That is why you often see them lying next to the fireplace or on the radiator: cats love to come into contact with very hot surfaces.
Diana Dashkevich pets pets facts Animals 10 September 2023
Important for Dog Owners to Know: Who is a Cynologist
A cynologist is a specialist in breeding and training dogs, who understands not only the physiological characteristics of these animals, but also has special skills in their upbringing. Like pedagogy, cynology is a whole science with its own subtleties and approaches.
Diana Dashkevich pets dogs pets facts Animals 10 September 2023
Veterinarian's Opinion: Can Dogs Pears and Apples
Some fruits are safe for dogs as long as the recommended serving size is not exceeded.
Diana Dashkevich pets dogs feeding Animals 3 September 2023
Important to Know: How to Fly with a Pet
There have been too many animal incidents on planes this summer, including a Delta Air Lines passenger who lost her dog while traveling from Santo Domingo to San Francisco last week.
Diana Dashkevich pets pets facts Animals 1 September 2023
Expert Opinion: Why It's Important to Vaccinate Your Pet
A new study has found that dog owners in the US who harbor a lack of confidence in the safety and effectiveness of vaccines for children and adults are also more likely to have a negative opinion about vaccinating their four-legged friends.
Diana Dashkevich pets dogs cats pets facts Animals 1 September 2023
Good to Know: Signs of Dementia in a Dog
Experts aren't sure how many pets have dementia. According to one study, 14 to 35 percent of the domestic dog population is 8 years of age or older.
Diana Dashkevich pets dogs dementia Animals 31 August 2023
Veterinarian's Opinion: Can You Feed Your Cat Raw Foods
The body of dogs and cats needs protein for basic cell functions and for the life of the body as a whole, including cell regeneration and repair, maintenance and regulation of tissues, the production of hormones and enzymes, as well as maintaining water balance and providing the body with energy.
Diana Dashkevich pets feeding cats Animals 27 August 2023
Caring for Fancy Rats: Can You Feed Them Meat
Rats can be given protein in the form of unsalted meat, cottage cheese, yogurt, cheese, seafood.
Diana Dashkevich pet rats pets feeding Animals 26 August 2023
Important to Know: How to Tell if a Dog Has Gastrointestinal Problems
75% of dogs with respiratory disease without gastrointestinal (GI) signs had one or more associated digestive disorders.
Diana Dashkevich pets dogs Animals 25 August 2023
Expert Explained: Is Massage Good For Animals
One 2006 study published in the journal Vet Record found that acupuncture relieved pain for up to six months in dogs with hip dysplasia compared to dogs that received no treatment.
Diana Dashkevich pets massage Animals 22 August 2023
Expert Explain: Why Humans Use Mice for Science
In his article "Learning to See Mice" published in the journal Humanimalia, a researcher from the University of Amsterdam explores the complex individual and social life of these small rodents, their sense of community and concern for others when they get sick, and what this means for animals.
Diana Dashkevich mice rats animal facts Animals 22 August 2023