pets
Interesting Facts: How a Man Tamed a Cat
A large international team of scientists conducted a large-scale study, analyzing the DNA of a variety of cat remains from all areas of the world over 9,000 years: from the Mesolithic to the 20th century.
Diana Dashkevich cats history pets facts Animals 25 October 2023
Train your cat to use human toilet: Pet owner's tips
A modern Internet trend suggests training your cat to use your regular human toilet, so you can save money on cat litter. While few cats get this habit naturally, you can train your cat to do it - and it's easier than you might think.
Kate Yakimchuk cats training toilet habits Animals 25 October 2023
Teaching cats to be quiet at night: Pet owner's tips
Your cat is a nocturnal animal, so it prefers to stay awake at night - and it can be quite problematic for light sleepers who wake up easily. Luckily, you can teach your cat to be quieter at night, or even sleep next to you, so it won't bother you.
Kate Yakimchuk cats habits training night Animals 25 October 2023
Automatic pet feeders: Pet owner's tips
If you work a lot and can't feed your pet in time, or just don't want to think about that constantly, then you need an automatic pet feeder! These smart gadgets can make your life as a pet owner so much easier, and they can also control your pet's diet well.
Kate Yakimchuk food tips Animals 25 October 2023
Cats love these people: Be a good pet owner
Have you ever noticed that some people have to chase cats to interact with them, and some people naturally attract them? It's not a coincidence - some types of people actually attract cats, so they want to hang out with them.
Kate Yakimchuk cats people personality Animals 25 October 2023
Good to Know: Why Cats Boost Your Mood
Playing with a cat (or dog) releases the hormone oxytocin, which promotes relaxation and counteracts chronic stress hormones (cortisol).
Diana Dashkevich cats mood pets facts Animals 24 October 2023
Why some pets need braces: Keep your pets healthy
To keep your pet's teeth healthy, you might need to use some special pet braces - yes, it's not a joke! Specialists create tiny braces even for cats, so they can get better teeth and eat comfortably.
Kate Yakimchuk teeth health Animals 24 October 2023
When your dog's clothes are uncomfortable: Be a good pet owner
Many dog breeds require dog clothes to stay warm and safe during cold and wet months. While most dogs dislike clothes in general, some clothes can be actually inconvenient or even painful to wear.
Kate Yakimchuk dogs clothes tips discomfort Animals 24 October 2023
Pet-friendly mice traps: Housekeeping tips
When trying to get rid of mice, you can use plenty of effective methods - but not all of them are pet-friendly. If you have pets (and especially if they're small and curious), then you should only use methods that won't harm your pet friend.
Kate Yakimchuk mice tips pests Helpful tips 24 October 2023
Anti-flea methods that don't work: Keep your pets safe
People have pets for thousands of years, so the whole flea problem is also extremely old. Nowadays, we have lots of modern effective methods that can help you get rid of fleas, so it's time to stop using non-effective methods of the past.
Kate Yakimchuk fleas tips Animals 24 October 2023
Brushing cat's teeth: Keep your pet healthy
You know that you should brush your teeth at least once a day, but do you know that you should also brush your cat's teeth? While animals naturally don't brush their teeth, domestic cats tend to live longer than stray ones, so they might face health problems later in life.
Kate Yakimchuk cats teeth health Animals 24 October 2023
Important to Know: How to Properly Pet a Cat
In addition, while some cats may react aggressively to unwanted physical attention, others may simply tolerate our social advances in exchange for good things (food and shelter).
Diana Dashkevich cats animal care Animals 23 October 2023
Interesting Facts: History of the Origin of Cats
Domestic cats also show relatively modest genetic differences from their ancestors, meaning their brains are likely still programmed to think like a wild cat.
Diana Dashkevich cats pets facts Animals 23 October 2023
Signs of dog abuse: Know more about your pets
If you want to adopt a shelter dog, then you need to know more about its history, so you can provide better conditions and help. Shelter workers often tell their visitors about different pets' stories, but sometimes they don't know what happened to their dogs - so what to do?
Kate Yakimchuk dogs abuse Animals 23 October 2023
Important to Know: What to Do If Your Dog Gets Motion Sick
Dogs feel more relaxed when riding in "green" cars compared to when they are in cars equipped with internal combustion engines, a study claims. If the dog gets motion sickness during a trip, then signs of this condition appear less in electric vehicles.
Diana Dashkevich dogs animal care Animals 23 October 2023
Why dogs hide their toys: Curious pet habits
Have you ever wondered why your dog tries to hide its toys from you? While people might see it as a sign of lack of trust, it's usually not - it's just one more curious pet habit.
Kate Yakimchuk dogs toys habits Animals 22 October 2023
Picking a perfect cat breed for you: Pet owners' tips
Cat breeds aren't as different as dog breeds, but they still can be different - so what breed to choose? Features like complexion, hair length, personality, and habits can matter a lot for you as a pet owner.
Kate Yakimchuk cats breeds choosing Animals 22 October 2023
When it's too late to train your dog: Pet owner tips
Most dog owners believe that it's never too late when talking about training unruly dogs. Meanwhile, some dogs can actually be way too late to train - it's all about their age, personality, and old habits.
Kate Yakimchuk dogs training habits Animals 22 October 2023
Hamster: How to Feed Your Animal Properly
It is recommended to give rodents a little cottage cheese, a boiled egg, milk, and once a week a small piece of boiled meat. Many hamsters like small insects - ants, worms, grasshoppers, beetles, locusts. It is best to buy such “live” food in pet stores.
Diana Dashkevich hamsters feeding animal care Animals 22 October 2023
Unusual pet restrictions: Learn more about your pets
It often seems that legal pet restrictions are mostly the same in all countries - like, you shouldn't keep alligators or tigers at home, right? In fact, it doesn't work like that, and some countries have pet restrictions that might seem unusual to an average American.
Kate Yakimchuk rules Animals 21 October 2023