Pets
Pets make wonderful companions. Learn how to take care of pets, read about common pet behavior issues and injuries and pick up general pet care tips.
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When Car Sharing and Pets Converge
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Huffing your puppy's feet for an aroma reminiscent of Fritos all comes down to the existence of certain microbes.
Veterinarians have a name for when a dog gets the call of the wild, often after a bath, and suddenly starts tearing through the house with an untamed glint in its eye.
A new report shows the benefits of using food puzzles with indoor cats. Here's how to make your own.
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Dogs suffering from the condition known as "limber tail" experience pain as their normally waggable appendages go limp.
Think you're an ace swimmer? These canines might be even better.
Pet stores provide scientific, anatomical names for dog chews, so why resort to euphemisms like "pizzle" and "bully stick"? Dogs have no shame — but we humans do.
Counting the number of housecats around the world is about as difficult as, well, herding cats. In fact, estimates of global cat population vary... by millions.
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Declining pet sales are affecting the pet store industry, as more pet lovers turn to pet adoption and rescue.
By Sarah Gleim
If you live with a pooch, you know that dogs are insightful, intuitive creatures. But you may not realize just how insightful they can be.
Dogs may be humankind's best friend, but they're not always that reliable. Sure, they can detect hidden objects at the bottom of a lake, but they also tend to mistake their tails for prey. So can we really trust them to predict the weather?
When man feels the call of the wild he can do some pretty mind-blowing things—climbing mountains, catching massive waves off the Great Barrier Reef, and living off the land. However, there’s a difference between embracing nature and taking wild animals on as domestic pets. Since the early 1970s, the U.S. has restricted the commercial importing […] The post The 8 Most Dangerous Animals To Keep As Pets appeared first on Goliath.
By Anna Ferguson
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Your cat may gaze longingly at your bowl of cereal each morning, but here's why it's not really OK for cats to drink milk.
By Bambi Turner
The black cat superstition began with the rise of Christianity in Europe as one pope proclaimed black cats to be an incarnation of the devil.
By Bambi Turner
What's up doc? Besides spawning a famous catchphrase, Bugs Bunny may also be behind the well-known bunny-carrot connection! Do rabbits really love carrots?
By Bambi Turner
The old rule of thumb of seven dog years per human year typically makes dogs seem older than they really are. No fear, there's a formula to estimate your dog's age the right way!
By Bambi Turner
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Thanks to your pet greyhound's superior speed, trying to keep up with them on a run would be an exercise in futility. Surprisingly, these dogs are lazier than you think!
By Bambi Turner
When it comes to dogs, age really is just a number. If you've got the patience, you surely can teach an old dog some new tricks.
By Bambi Turner
While cats can pose a potential danger to a sleeping baby, most of the risk is due to accidental suffocation not from cats stealing babies' breath.
By Bambi Turner
It can be hard for cat-lovers to resist feeding local strays, but these feral creatures may spread dangerous diseases, including rabies.
By Bambi Turner
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Elephants never forget. Crows remember human faces and tell other crows who can be trusted. But goldfish? Well, let's just say they're not known for having particularly strong memories. But if recent studies are to be believed, maybe they should be.
One of the main reasons cats get given up for adoption is for continually relieving outside the litter box. But they may be avoiding it for good reason – and there are some simple ways to reverse the problem.
Think you can't train a cat? Think again. Cats of any age can learn to do tricks, and the training will strengthen your bond with your feline friend.
Kids and dogs usually love each other and you can strengthen that love by having your kids make their pet some tasty treats. We've got some easy recipes.
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Just like humans, a dog's dietary needs change throughout life. What should you feed a puppy that you wouldn't feed an older dog?
By Jane McGrath
Don't think that dumping a bowl of dry kibble means your dog feeding chores are done. Dogs need fruits and vegetables too! We'll let you know which ones are best and why.