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9 Lovable Pets for Busy People
Some people have been so busy struggling to be the next Jeff Bezos that they forget about taking care of themselves 🙂 Or they may be in a job with…
Do Dogs Walk in Circles Before they Die?
Dogs are often referred to as a ‘man’s best friend’ or something similar. The bond humans can build up with their dogs never ceases to amaze me. The downside to…
10 Awesome Pets that any College Student can Look After
You might think that college students are not lonely, given that friends surround them. On the contrary, when students transition from high school to college, they change cities, lose friends,…
7 Best Pets for Teens: What Pet is Best For You?
Pets are the kind of beings that complete a family. Having a pet is more like having a family member who always supports and loves you no matter what. Pets…
Best Pets for a Small Apartment!
Job opportunities are increasing in cities, meaning more people are drawn there in an attempt to create a better life for themselves. This leads to a lack of space, which…
10 Best Pets to Cuddle on those Cold Nights!!
We all crave affection, and it is even better if it comes from your furry little friend. Owning a pet comes with a myriad of perks as they help with…
Do Dogs Howl at the Moon? Is it Normal?
Birds gotta fly, fish gotta swim, cats gotta play with balls of yarn, dogs gotta howl at the moon. That’s the way it’s supposed to go, right? But wait —…
The 5 Best Pets For Children With Special Needs [AND WHY]
Children with disabilities value pets just as much as everyone else. The question a lot of people are wondering is ‘What is the best pet for my special needs child?’….
Do Dogs Die in Their Sleep? [+8 Warning Signs]
Dogs often sleep for hours on end, and it’s easy to think they’re just taking a nap. Maybe they’re dreaming about chasing a squirrel, or stalking a cat. But the…
Do Dogs or Cats Have Better Hearing?
It’s no secret that both dogs and cats hear much better than us, and it isn’t hard to think of why. Dogs are descended from wolves that rely in part…
Do Dogs Communicate with Each Other? [DOG COMMUNICATION 101]
From Odysseus’s faithful dog Argus in The Odyssey and the doggie-master duo of Launce and Crabbe in Shakespeare’s Two Gentlemen of Verona to writer-doggie duos such as Dorothy Parker writing her “Verse…
Custom Pet Portraits! Best Way to Get One?
There is a new trend in the air, have you heard of it? This latest pet related trend is to do with custom pet portraits. A lot of people love…
How Do Rabbits Sleep? How Long Do They Sleep?
It’s no secret that rabbits make great pets, and they’re also excellent companions for other animals. However, many people aren’t aware of just how much rabbits sleep. So, we thought…
How Far Does Your Dog See?
The five major senses are the portal for living creatures into the world, and lacking in any sense radically changes lives. The same goes for dogs, which you likely connect…
Do Dogs Smell Before They Die? [DOGGY 101]
Death is a part of life as much as birth, although that does not make coping with your dog’s death any easier. A dog will often emit a smell in…
Do Dogs Blink? [DOGGY 101]
If you have ever tried to win a staring contest with your dog, you are probably aware that it is very difficult to come out victorious. Although you may not…
Do Dogs Vomit When They Are Hungry? [+WHAT YOU CAN DO!]
There are few things worse for a pet owner than a sick pup, and perhaps no more dreaded sound than that of a dog about to vomit. This is especially…
Why Do Dogs Sit Behind You? [DOGGY 101]
Without a doubt, every dog in the world does tons of adorable things that endear them to their owners. Some behaviors, such as following their owners around the house, are…
Fido’s Features: Do Dog Whiskers Grow Back?
You’re cleaning your precious pup’s bed and you see a hair that appears to be somewhat thicker than the others. You pick it up and realize that it is actually…
The Shedding Inspection: Do Cats or Dogs Shed More?
Whether you are a dog person or a cat person, you are most likely familiar with the annoyances of finding hair all over your house. But which sheds more hair?…
Do Dogs Go Through Terrible Twos? [PUPPY 101]
When your puppy appears to emulate everything that you would expect from a whiny two-year-old, don’t worry; you are not alone. Just the same as baby humans, young dogs go…
Awww…Ouch! Why Do Cats Rub Against You & Then Bite?
Cat owners appreciate that their pets are discerning and do not dole out affection on command (as do certain other domesticated animals). The sweetest moments for a cat owner are…
How Long Do Cats Live? [9 Lives?]
There’s nothing better than the love of a cat. When these independent creatures nuzzle up to you and purr contentedly, it can melt the coldest of hearts. Every cat owner…
Why Do Cats Sleep Between Your Legs? [Is it Safe?]
Anyone who’s ever been owned by a cat or five has almost certainly found themselves unable to move because a cat has settled comfortably between their legs and has no…
Frigid Felines: Do Cats Get Cold?
Brrrrrrrr! As the mercury outside drops, we crank the thermostat, dress in layers, and pile on blankets. But what about our furry friends? In the wintertime, cat owners might look…
Will My Kitty’s Whiskers Grow Back?
Besides their adorable little toe beans, a cat’s whiskers are one of the cutest features on a cat. They’re also the most recognizable trait of a cat. You may have…
Do Cats Eat Rabbits?
We have already written a whole article on whether cats attack rabbits, but today we are going to delve deeper into the topic of whether cats would actually eat a…
Do Cats Kill Chickens?
One of the great challenges of owning different kinds of animals in your home or on your farm is the fact that they don’t always get along. That’s something we…
Do Cats Chew Their Food?
If you have a cat, you know how eager it is to eat. Food time is an exciting time, and your cat is ready to dig into its food–but what…
Why Cats Jump Off Balconies [+What You Can Do About it]
“All the time I feel like a cat on a hot tin roof!” “Then jump off the roof, Maggie, jump off it.” That classic exchange from Tennessee Williams’ magnum opus is…
Do Cats Eat Their Babies? 10 Reasons They Might!
There is nothing more natural than the bond between parents and children and the passage of one generation into the next. There’s a reason why the phrase “eating their young”…
Cat Got Their Tongue? What Cats Can & Can’t Understand in English
From loyal feline friends such as Claudine’s Franchette in Colette’s Claudine series and Hermione’s Crookshanks in Harry Potter to magical cats such as the Cheshire Cat in Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland and Behemoth in Bulgakov’s The…
Why Do Rabbits Cover up Their Holes?
Rabbits are prolific diggers, and nowhere is that more apparent than in a rabbit warren. We give a lot of credit to beavers as builders, forever chewing wood and carrying…
Why Do Rabbits Make Good Pets?
There is no denying that rabbits are among the most popular pets in the world. An estimated three to seven million pet rabbits reside in homes across the US alone,…
Do Cats Forgive Abuse? Do They Hold Grudges?
What a carefree world cats live in, full of fur and fluff and catnip and contentment, right? Well, that’s how we like to imagine our feline friends, at least. We…
Why Do Rabbits Scream? Should I be Worried?
Rabbits are pretty quiet animals. They don’t bark up a storm like dogs or meow, purr, and hiss like cats, and oftentimes don’t vocalize many sounds at all. That’s what…
Why Do Rabbits Have Whiskers?
The life of a rabbit in the wild is one of constant action and tension. They’re incredibly quick, but that’s because they have to be, as a single slip or…
Why Do Rabbits Grind Their Teeth?
Few features loom larger in a rabbit’s life than their teeth. Rabbits spend much of their life grazing and noshing, which makes it essential that they make sure their teeth…
Why Do Rabbits Move Their Bedding?
Rabbits can be remarkably fussy when it comes to their living quarters. In the wild, rabbits face a constant string of uncertainty and predation from everything from foxes to falcons…
Why Do Rabbits Circle You? Does it Mean Anything?
Does your rabbit “spin you right round…like a record player” or simply run circles around you? There are several reasons why that may be, and figuring out what your rabbit’s…
Why Do Rabbits Have Red Eyes?
A red-eyed rabbit is a sight to behold. We typically associate red eyes with predators or even demonic creatures of yore, so what on Earth are they doing adorning the…
Why Do Rabbits Lick Things? And What Does It Mean?
One of the most important things to remember about animals is that they experience the world differently from us. That’s part of what makes studying or living with animals such…
Why Do Rabbits Eat Paper or Cardboard? Is it Bad?
Rabbits will chew on or through just about anything when given the chance, the more abundant, the better. That’s especially true when it comes to cardboard and paper, both of…
Why Do Rabbits Thump Their Feet?
If you’ve seen Bambi, you’ll remember the cuddly cast of characters that accompany the titular deer throughout the animated coming-of-age tale. Perhaps most memorable of all is a rabbit who…
Why Do Rabbits Eat So Much? Should I be Worried?
Anyone who’s ever seen, let alone owned a rabbit knows that it’s a furry little feeding machine. Put food in front of a rabbit and chances are it’s bound to…
How Much Do Rabbits Weigh?
Few things cause more anxiety than weight. “Fat” and “thin” are in one sense relative concepts but, taken to the extremes of anorexia, obesity, malnutrition, or hedonism can cause real…
How Often Do Rabbits Pee and Poop? [POOP GUIDE]
Let’s be honest; nobody wants to think about their little adorable rabbit leaving “presents” behind for you. We like to think of rabbits as cute cuddly creatures, but don’t let…
Why Do Rabbits’ Noses Twitch? [4 REASONS]
Few things are more characteristic of rabbit behavior than their noses twitching away. On the one hand, it’s adorable, and not just because it makes them look as if they’re…
When Do Rabbits Stop Growing?
We all know that rabbits have a thing for growing and proclivity when it comes to breeding, and those two things are not entirely unconnected. Rabbits in the wild need…
How Do Rabbits Sleep? How Long Do They Sleep?
Few things are more universal than the need to sleep. Big or small, be they hyperactive youngsters or exhausted parents, creatures across the Animal Kingdom need to catch some Z’s…
How Many Ribs Do Rabbits Have?
Whether you were the type of kid who was fascinated by anatomy in Biology class and whether the very idea of dissection makes you squeamish, there’s no denying that rabbits…
Do Dogs Need Conditioner?
Every dog owner knows one of the most important parts of their care regimen for their four-legged friends comes at bath time. Whether this is a period of soapy bubbly…
Do Dogs Poop After Every Meal? [DOGGIE DIGESTION 101]
You love your dog, but that doesn’t mean that you always love what they do when it comes to depositing little “presents” around your home. Even if your dog is…
Why Do Dogs Sleep Between Your Legs? [9 REASONS]
Few things match the oddity and awkwardness factor of having your dog sleep between your legs. We all love snuggling with our four-legged friends, and some people like sharing their…
Do Dogs Pee Out of Spite?
Maybe it happened after you left your dog behind as you took a family vacation elsewhere for a few days, thinking some food and treats would be enough to tide…
Why Do Dogs Lay in Front of Doors? [7 TOP REASONS]
From Argus waiting for Odysseus to return in Homer’s Odyssey to Seymour waiting in vain for Fry to return in the classic Futurama tearjerker “Jurassic Bark,” dogs’ loyalty is and…
Why Do Dogs Walk Behind You? [TOP 10 REASONS]
If anything can rival the joy dog owners feel when taking a walk with their dog, it’s the joy of the dogs themselves as they trot, sniff, bark, and bound…
Do Dogs Ever Get Tired of Barking?
Few things drive dog owners barking mad faster than dogs barking incessantly – but if you think there’s a single reason for that which can be easily “fixed,” well, you’re…
Do Cats Eat Bugs?
If you have ever seen a cat playing with a bug, you might wonder if it will eat it. Cats are hunters by nature and this instinct comes out when…
Do Cats Breathe Through Their Mouths? Do They Breathe Fast?
Although cats can breathe through their mouths, it is not normal for them to do so. Cats are meant to take long, slow breaths through their noses and they don’t…
Do Cats Forget You?
Cats are very mysterious creatures, and their seemingly indifferent behavior leads people to wonder, “Do cats forget their owners?” Although cats have been domesticated for thousands of years, they have…
Do Cats Attack Rabbits?
You may have a domestic cat living in your home, but you should know that even pet cats are highly skilled predators. They have keen hunting instincts, and this is…
Do Cats Need Sunlight?
If your cat lives indoors, you may wonder if it is getting enough sunlight. You probably have noticed that your cat will stretch out and sleep in the sun by…
Does a Bat Have a Tail?
What would a dog or cat be without their tail? It is hard to imagine a dog without it being able to wag its tail in excitement or a cat…
Do Cats Burp? [SURPRISING TRUTH!]
People often wonder if cats burp. Humans burp, and it is a natural way of relieving air that is trapped in your upper digestive trap. Although it makes sense to…
How Much Does a Bat Weigh?
Calculating weight is always a tricky concept, and that’s especially true for bats. For one thing, for as tiny as they can be, bats come in all sizes, big and…
How and Why Are Bats Protected?
Bats are by far one of the most common kinds of mammals across the planet, with more than 1,300 different kinds of them stretching over six continents. Why, then, are…
When Do Bats Have Babies?
Everyone learns about “the birds and the bees” sooner or later, and that includes bats. With our global population surging past seven billion, we’ve more than followed Benedick’s comic declaration…
Can Bats Fly from the Ground? You May be Surprised!
Even in an age where you can fly from LA to London in comfort, private planes are readily available, and we’ve gone beyond the Wild Blue Yonder and lifted off…
How Long Can Bats Live Without Food?
The idea of going for days, weeks, or even months without food is a nightmare for humans, but for bats it’s just part of their yearly routine. Like other animals…
What Do Bats Not Like? 13 Ways to Ward Them Off
Bats may be an exciting sight to behold in the wild, but in person they are an absolute nuisance. Even if you are the most ardent fan of bats, unless…
What Time Do Bats Come Out? Learn More About Bats’ Routines
From Joyce’s Ulysses to the Beatles’ “A Day in the Life,” Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles to Boyhood, the past century has brought us great art and…
Do Bats Have Eyes? How Well Can They See?
Bats are one of those animals which people tend to mythologize more than they actually understand. Over the centuries, we have developed an image of bats as blood-sucking terrifying creatures…
Do Bats Attack Humans? Should I Be Worried?
Bats have something of a bad rap when it comes to humans. The first thing many people think of when they think of a bat is a blood-sucking creature of…
Extraordinary Bat Habitats [+Where to Find Them]
The question of bat habitats is enough to drive one, well, batty, in no small part because there isn’t one answer that can possibly encompass the breadth of living conditions…
Do Bats Hibernate or Migrate?
To sleep or not to sleep, that is the question when it comes to bats. Or is it? Not quite. There is another option available to bats, and that’s to…
Are Bats Good for Mosquito Control?
Bats walk a fine line between seeming like cute and cuddly petite pets and dark creatures of the night. On the one hand, there’s no denying bats look like adorable…
Are Bats Good Pets, and Should You Keep Them?
Maybe you’ve always had a love of vampires from Carmilla and Nosferatu to Dracula – maybe even a certain sparkly Robert Pattinson-looking one. Maybe you’re a huge Batman fan and…
What Do Bats Eat? [WILD & DOMESTIC]
One of the most important steps for any pet owner is making sure that you are buying the right kind of food for them. Every animal has its own special…
Is it Legal to Have a Pet Bat?
Think of everything that makes a great pet. There are many great animals out there, of course, and plenty of different tastes when it comes to what people want in…
Awesome Names for Your Pet Bat
Bats aren’t exactly the most conventional of pets, which makes them perfect for unconventional pet people. Sure, other people might choose to go with a cat or dog, conventional pets,…
Is a Horse a Pet or Livestock?
Dogs may be billed as being “Man’s Best Friend,” but if there’s any animal that can give them a run for their money there, it’s horses. For thousands of years,…
What to Know Before Buying a Horse? The Ultimate Guide!
Keeping any animal is no small feat or piece of responsibility, and that’s especially true of horses. For as much as we love them, let’s be clear – properly keeping…
Horse Care 101: The Basics of How to Look After Horses
The question of how to look after a horse can feel like a daunting one. Of course, appointing yourself responsible for any living creature is an arduous task, but there…
Mount Easier with These Tips for Getting on a Horse
You know the old adage that you have to “get back on the horse” if you’ve fallen or been thrown by it (or by life), but what about getting on…
How Much Does a Horse Cost? [COMPREHENSIVE BREAKDOWN]
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a trained horse lover, in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a horse. That Pride and Prejudice-inspired riff seems…
How Much Does a Horse Weigh?
Horses may look light and graceful, but don’t be fooled – they’re carrying around hundreds of pounds’ worth of heft with them. Of course, part of what makes a horse…
Do Horses Make Good Pets?
From knights and cowboys to Regency gentlemen and ladies to trick riders and trail lovers, equestrians of all kinds know that horses are something special. Horses are fantastic companions, and…
How Big of a Horse Do I Need?
One of the trickiest balances that the equestrian world has always had to tackle is the issue of size, weight, mounts, and horses. No one should ever fat-shame someone or…
Do Horses Like to Be Petted? [+HOW TO DO IT WELL]
Horses, like people, have different personalities and preferences when it comes to physicality. Some love physical connection, others are shyer about it, and still more blanch at the first sign…
Do Ducks Sleep? Answering Common Duck-Sleep Questions
It’s fair to say that there are few things that bring us all together quite like a need for and love of a good night’s sleep. No matter who you…
Need a Friendly Duck? 8 Friendliest Duck Breeds to choose from…
Ducks are one of the great staples of farm life and domestic pets, and that’s especially true of certain breeds. It’s a huge mistake to think that all duck breeds…
How Much Space Do Ducks Need? [SURPRISING TRUTH!]
From falcons and eagles to doves and, yes, turkeys (at least according to Benjamin Franklin in 1776), we like to imagine birds as symbols of freedom. The most obvious reason…
Do Dogs and Ducks Get Along? [+ HOW YOU CAN HELP]
Ducks are absolutely adorable and dogs are Man’s Best Friend, so it seems only natural that pet-loving people would eventually want to bring the two together. But is that such…
Do Ducks Need a Pond? [+OTHER WATER MYTHS]
If you’ve decided to keep a duck as a pet, you already know that there are plenty of things you have to prepare that might prove to be just a…
Find the Best Pet Duck Breed for You with These Top 10 Choices
One of the most exciting aspects of pet ownership is being able to choose the right breed for you. There’s something exciting about being able to choose between the enormous…
Need a Quiet Duck? Try these 5 Breeds…
One of the big questions anyone has to ask themselves before they get a pet is if they can stand the sound, ducks included. Sure, you may think that you’re…
Ultimate Guide to Great Pet Duck Names [THAT DONT SUCK]
Is there anything more adorable than a pet duckling? Who wouldn’t want to own a little ball of feathered fluff? Even when ducks grow out of their adorable duckling phase,…
Fly High with the Four Best Indoor Duck Cage Options
There is no denying that ducks can be an adorable pet to have – but that begs the question of how and where to house them. Even if you love…
What Can You Feed Baby Ducks?
One of the great things about owning a duck is watching them eat. There’s just absolutely no way it isn’t adorable or hilarious or both every time! Feeding ducks can…
How Long Do Domestic Ducks Live?
From Daffy to Donald to Anaheim’s hockey team, ducks fly high in the popular imagination. Between their everyday status and the fact they’re both common and cute, it shouldn’t come…
How Much Does a Duck Cost [AS A PET?]
Maybe you’re drawn to the majesty of a flock of ducks flying together in a perfect V formation. Maybe it’s the utter cuteness factor of baby ducks that makes them…
Professional Equine Massage Techniques You Can Use on Your Own Horse
If you’re at all serious about riding, you probably know about the benefits of equine massage therapy for your horse. Equine massage is ideal for keeping fit horses supple, increasing…
65 Quotes to Inspire Horse Riders and Riding Horses
At its finest, rider and horse are joined not by tack, but by trust. Each is totally reliant upon the other. Each is the selfless guardian of the other’s very…
5 Different Methods of Buying a Horse
Buying a horse for yourself or a member of your family is a huge decision. Although the purchase price is the smallest expense associated with owning a horse, it can…
50 Amazing Quotes about Horse Training and Horse Behavior
Here is our list of 50 amazing and inspiring quotes that will challenge your thinking on horse training and horse behaviour forever 🙂 There is just as much horse sense…
6 Crucial Steps to Regaining your Confidence in Horse Riding
When it comes to horse riding, sometimes a lack of confidence in ourselves can be harder to overcome than our fear of falling. Gaining back this confidence can take time…