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Interesting Facts: How much intelligence does a Dog have
The ability to understand human gestures may seem unremarkable, but it is a complex cognitive ability that is rare in the animal kingdom. Our closest relatives, chimpanzees, cannot do this. In addition, neither can dogs' closest relative, the wolf, according to a new Duke University study published July 12 in the journal Current Biology.
Diana Dashkevich pets intelligence Animals 13 November 2023
When your dog sheds a lot: Keep your pets healthy
Most dogs tend to shed a lot - it's especially noticeable when you have a fluffy, long-hair breed. Meanwhile, sometimes shedding seems too much, and you begin to worry about your pet's health.
Kate Yakimchuk pets shedding health Animals 13 November 2023
Dogs catching mice: Curious pet habits
Most people associate cats with keen mice hunters, which is true - but some dogs can do it as well! While it's not traditional for them to do it, dogs can be very effective mice hunters because of their great smell and reaction.
Kate Yakimchuk pets mice hunting Animals 11 November 2023
How dogs feel time: Know more about your pets
Have you ever noticed that your dog seems to feel and understand time without actually understanding clocks? It's not just you - lots of people notice that dogs actually have inner clocks that can help them understand time better.
Kate Yakimchuk pets Time Animals 11 November 2023
Interesting Facts: How Dogs' Vision Works
Even though dogs make eye contact with humans, the canine brain may not recognize faces the way the human brain does. A new study published in JNeurosci suggests that the dog's visual system is organized differently than that found in primates.
Diana Dashkevich pets pets facts Animals 10 November 2023
Interesting Facts: How Dogs Have Changed in 100 Years
New research shows that over thousands of years of dog domestication, people found sad-eyed puppies more attractive. This, in turn, contributed to the development of the facial muscle in dogs, which is responsible for such a “facial” expression.
Diana Dashkevich pets breeds pets facts Animals 10 November 2023
Good to Know: Which Dog Breeds Are Suitable for Children
Oregon State University researchers are conducting more research to better understand the factors that contribute to differences in levels of synchronization and other aspects of bond quality between dogs and children compared to dogs and adults, including participation in animal-assisted interventions and increased child responsibility for caring for the dog.
Diana Dashkevich pets pets facts children Animals 9 November 2023
Important to Know: What Affects a Dog's Life Span
Founded in 2018, the Dog Aging Project is the most ambitious project addressing canine longevity to date.
Diana Dashkevich pets animal care Animals 9 November 2023
Cats and dogs living together: Pet owner's tips
If you want to get a cat and a dog as pets, then you should make efforts to prevent them from fighting. While cats and dogs don't always fight, it happens, so you should train both pets to tolerate each other well.
Kate Yakimchuk pets cats training Animals 9 November 2023
Interesting Facts: How Animals Affect Human Life
According to the work, published in the journal Animals, which is the first to combine data from multiple species - cats and dogs - from the same people.
Diana Dashkevich pets pets facts Animals 8 November 2023
Interesting Facts: How to Understand a Dog's Emotions
Humans' recognition of canine emotions therefore depends on individual experience and is also determined by the culture in which the person was raised, the scientists write in Scientific Reports.
Diana Dashkevich pets pets facts Animals 8 November 2023
Indoor toilet for small breeds: Pet owner's tips
While it's better to walk your dog multiple times a day, it's sometimes hard to find time for that, especially for people with busy schedules. If you have a small breed dog, then you can create an emergency toilet for your pet, and it can help you when you're too busy.
Kate Yakimchuk pets toilet tips Animals 7 November 2023
Useless dog clothes: Pet owner's tips
Some dog breeds can benefit from dog clothes - they can keep them warm and safe. Meanwhile, not all dog clothes are equal - some of them are basically useless, because their provide neigher warmth nor protection.
Kate Yakimchuk pets clothes tips comfort Animals 7 November 2023
Interesting Facts: How Dogs Detect Lies
A team of researchers from the University of Vienna found that dogs can sometimes tell when people are lying to them. They conducted experiments with hundreds of animals, reports Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
Diana Dashkevich pets pets facts Animals 7 November 2023
Dogs barking at neighbors: Pet owner's tips
If your dog constantly barks at your neighbors, it can cause lots of discomfort to you and people living next to you. In many cases, you can train your dog to fix its behavior - but how can you do that?
Kate Yakimchuk pets barking training neighbors Animals 5 November 2023
Dogs stealing cat's food: Pet owner's tips
If you have both a cat and a dog, then it's almost inevitable that your dog will try to steal your cat's food from its bowl. While cat's food isn't exactly toxic or bad for dogs, it's clearly not healthy for them, because it's made for cats' needs.
Kate Yakimchuk pets cats food habits Animals 4 November 2023
Dogs can help you make friends: Pets are amazing
If you feel lonely and need more friends, then get a dog - it can change your life! A dog itself can become your closest friend, but it can also help you make friends easier.
Kate Yakimchuk pets owners loneliness friendship Animals 3 November 2023
That's how you make your dog lazy: Pet owner's tips
Dogs are supposed to be active and full of energy, and when they're suddenly not, it's often a concern. When your pet is healthy, then the main reason for that is just laziness - your dog has gained a new habit because of your actions.
Kate Yakimchuk pets laziness tips Animals 1 November 2023
Dogs as seniors' companions: Pets are amazing
Dogs are usually seen as pets for active and young people, but they can be great companions for senior adults as well! Having a dog can benefit an older person's health and mental state a lot, and that's why they often have them.
Kate Yakimchuk companions seniors pets Animals 1 November 2023
Cats and dog food: Pet owner's tips
If you have a cat and a dog, then you probably see them stealing each other's food regularly. Most dog treats aren't suitable for cats simply because they're too big or tough for them, so it's better not to allow your cat to eat them.
Kate Yakimchuk pets cats food health Animals 31 October 2023