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New Study: Your Cat Is Able To Understand When You Talk
Many pet owners talk to them. In this article, we will talk about whether your cat understands you.
Diana Dashkevich cats studies Animals 22 June 2023
Can you mimic cat sounds to talk to your cat: How cat communication works
Have you ever tried meowing back to your cat? If the answer is yes, then you probably know that you rarely receive any reaction, especially if your meows don't sound cat-like at all.
Kate Yakimchuk cats communication pets Animals 22 June 2023
How to Improve Your Dog's Health and Life: Get Another Pet
In the article we will talk about an interesting and useful study on how pet friends affect the well-being of dogs.
Diana Dashkevich dogs animal care facts studies Animals 21 June 2023
Why cats knead: A cute habit your pet cat might have
Kneading is a pretty cute habit that most cats have. When cats are happy or comfortable, they often start "knead the dough" with their paws.
Kate Yakimchuk pets cats Animals 21 June 2023
People who have strong bonds with their pets can still feel lonely: What pandemic tells us about loneliness
Having a pet can make your life better in many ways, but it doesn't mean that it will help you completely defeat loneliness. A new study published on Plos One explains why people who have pets usually don't feel less lonely.
Kate Yakimchuk pets pet owners research mental health Animals 21 June 2023
Why cats are afraid of vacuum cleaners: The scariest thing in the whole house
Pets are often afraid of vacuum cleaners, so they sometimes run away and hide when they see the unplugged vacuum cleaner. If you don't understand why your cat is afraid of your vacuum cleaner so much, then read this article.
Kate Yakimchuk cats pets vacuum cleaner Animals 21 June 2023
A new method to keep your cats from getting pregnant: Surprising gene therapy
We all love domestic cats, but we often need to keep them away from being pregnant. While veterinarians already have a few methods to prevent that, a new article published on Nature Communications claims that there's one more way.
Kate Yakimchuk science cats research Animals 19 June 2023
Parrots can also be depressed: The main reasons of your pet bird becoming ill
Parrots are extremely intelligent birds, so they often have mental health problems that are similar to what humans have. Depression is pretty common among these birds, and you can see it by parrot's behavior and lack of appetite.
Kate Yakimchuk parrots depression birds bird facts Animals 19 June 2023
Why some dogs can't learn any commands: It can be fixed
While some dogs seem to learn commands relatively easily, others require more training. It doesn't usually mean that your dog is silly - you probably make one of the following mistakes while training it.
Kate Yakimchuk dogs pets dogs training Animals 18 June 2023
Why you probably should get a pet snake: Not all of them are dangerous
Modern pet owners tend to experiment a lot, and now they can have snakes as pets. These reptiles aren't always dangerous, but lots of them are beautiful, interesting to observe, and low-maintenance.
Kate Yakimchuk pets wild animals pet snakes Animals 18 June 2023
Why dogs manipulate their owners: How pets test the boundaries to get what they want
Dogs are selected and trained to be perfect companions and pets, so it's no surprise that they often manipulate people to get what they want. It happens because many dogs are well-aware of their owners' behavior and habits, just like their owners know theirs.
Kate Yakimchuk pets dogs manipulation Animals 18 June 2023
Why you shouldn't get an owl as a pet: Too strong and wild
A series of books and movies about Harry Potter has made lots of people dream about pet owls. While they are actually intelligent and beautiful birds, they aren't the best pets for most people.
Kate Yakimchuk birds owls pets wild animals Animals 18 June 2023
Why some cats try to bury their food: it doesn't necessarily mean they don't like it
Wild cats often bury their food, and even pet cats often pretend they bury food in their bowls. While some owners assume it shows that means they dislike it, it's not always the case.
Kate Yakimchuk pets cats pet food Animals 17 June 2023
Pet cats and dogs lower the risk of kids having food allergies: More benefits in having pets
New Japanese research claims that kids living with pets have lower risks of having specific food allergies. It can become one more good reason to get a pet cat or a dog.
Kate Yakimchuk pets children health research Animals 17 June 2023
How to make sure your pets are friends: Introduce a cat and a dog properly
We all know that cats and dogs don't like each other, but what if you want to have both pets? You need to make sure that your pets like each other enough to live in your house comfortably.
Kate Yakimchuk pets dogs cats Animals 17 June 2023
Why some cats are very talkative: They are as different as humans
Some cats are pretty quiet - they rarely purr or meow, and just mind their business all day long. Other cats are way more talkative, and they vocalize and communicate with people all the time.
Kate Yakimchuk cats pets Animals 17 June 2023
How to understand that your dog becomes deaf: The most obvious sings
Older dogs often become deaf, so it's harder for them to follow their owner's commands. It's also harder for them to react to many things around them properly.
Kate Yakimchuk dogs pets pet health Animals 16 June 2023
Why you probably shouldn't have a fox as a pet: Instincts and dietary needs
Foxes have evolved to survive in the wild and possess characteristics that make them not really suitable as pets. While they look adorable, they are really high-maintenance, and non-specialists can't normally create perfect conditions for them.
Kate Yakimchuk wild animals pets foxes Animals 15 June 2023
How dog's breed impacts its personalty: Specific dogs to specific purposes
Most dog breeds were created to serve very specific purposes, like hunting, guarding, searching. Selection has influenced dog's characters as well, so breeds are often tightly connected with pet's personality.
Kate Yakimchuk dogs pets dog breeds breeds Animals 15 June 2023
Why some cats like swimming: Breaking the stereotype
Most cats actually dislike water - it makes their fur wet, so they feel cold and heavy. At the same time, some cats actually like swimming, and they surprise lots of people with that habit.
Kate Yakimchuk cats pets Animals 14 June 2023