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Do Cats Know When You’re Laughing? (do they understand)

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Even though cats can interpret some human emotions like happiness and anger, as far as science goes, they do not appear to understand laughter. They enjoy doing things and find the activities enjoyable but cannot laugh or find humor. This also applies to whether you’re laughing with them or at them. Since cats wouldn’t understand … Read more

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Shaving Your American Eskimo Dog: Yes or No?

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You can shave an American Eskimo dog, but it’s typically not recommended because they need it to cool off and regulate temperature. Shaving them once a year shouldn’t be an issue, especially in getting rid of matting. However, avoid shaving them down to the undercoat. To minimize the risk, aim for a trim during spring … Read more

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Pushing Canine IQ: Is Breeding for Intelligence Possible?

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For the past 200 years, humans have been the main factor in the evolution of dogs. We’ve bred them to become our friendly companions, and we will be the ones to decide where their evolution goes. One of the most interesting aspects of dog evolution is whether we can breed them for intelligence. It is … Read more

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Cat vs. Dog Trust: Which Is Harder to Earn and Why?

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Earning a cat’s trust is often more difficult. The main reason is cats are solitary creatures, while dogs are pack animals. Dogs have been with humans for thousands of years, and those that were more friendly were bred more. Cats have only been semi-domesticated and retained their wild nature. People mostly kept cats to hunt … Read more

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Why Do Cats Go In and Out? Risks, Reasons & Solutions

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It’s not uncommon for a cat to go in and out all the time. While it may seem weird to us, it happens frequently. The most common answer is found in their behavior.  Cats’ meticulous revisiting to specific spots can also be attributed to their refined sensory perception. Certain outdoor stimuli, even subtle ones, such … Read more

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Will the Puppy Be Alright if Accidentally Stepped On?

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Stepping on our pet’s paw or tail happens to the best of us. If you did the same and wondered whether the puppy would be alright, the answer might depend on several factors. If the puppy is eating, drinking, and pooping normally, lets you pick them up without yelping, and shows no limping, they should … Read more

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Future Evolution of Dogs: How Will Dogs Evolve?

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Over thousands of years of domestication, dogs evolved from wolves. However, humans played a large part in their breeding as well. So, how will dogs progress? Surprisingly, evolution does not play a role in domestic animals. According to Hardy Weinberg, dogs are not evolving because evolution conditions cannot exist without random mating. Because dogs are subjected … Read more

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Do Stray Cats Stay in the Same Area? (behavior & territory)

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If the cat gets used to the area, feels safe, and has a food supply, she will stay there. They will remain if they have been there for a while and have not encountered any predators or dangers. During the day, many stray cats seek out quiet, hidden places like under bushes or in abandoned … Read more

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Can You Pull a Dog’s Loose or Rotten Tooth at Home?

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More than 85% of dogs have some form of dental disease. Rotten teeth are one of them. But what do you do when this happens? Should you pull your dog’s tooth at home? A veterinarian should extract the tooth using anesthetics, analgetics, and expertise. If you notice your dog frequently pawing at its mouth or exhibiting … Read more