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Do Cats See Upside Down? (What They Actually See)

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Cats don’t see upside down but right-side up, just like humans. The only difference is that they can see more clearly in the horizontal direction, their colors are more washed out, and they can only clearly see a little bit in the distance. Their vision is a bit different than ours, that’s for sure. Cats … Read more

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Why Do Cats Shake Their Heads When Playing or Pouncing?

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House cats have all kinds of weird twitches and movements, which sometimes makes us wonder why they do it. Here’s why: When cats play, they actually train to hunt their prey. They move their heads to perform a last check to confirm they have accurately homed in on their goal and are likely to get … Read more

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Why Is My Dog Pushing Food Out of His Bowl?

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The most common explanation is that dogs follow their foraging instinct. If a lone wild dog, wolf, or coyote comes upon a recent kill, they will steal from it. They don’t want to hang around because the initial predator may be larger than them. As a result, they’ll take a bite or two and walk … Read more

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Why Can I See My Dogs Breath Indoors? (while it’s warm)

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You may see water droplets developing when looking at your own or your dog’s breath. And you might be asking yourself, what’s the reasoning behind this? Warm air can hold more water than cold air. When you exhale, you are exhaling air that has been warmed and enriched by your body. It cools when it … Read more

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How Dogs Breathe: Through Nose, Mouth, or Both?

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My dog breathes strangely sometimes, and I get worried about whether this is normal. Can dogs easily breathe if they don’t open their mouths? Dive deeper to understand the intricacies of canine breathing and factors that influence it. Do Dogs Breathe Through Their Nose or Mouth? Dogs can breathe through their nose or mouth. They … Read more

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Are Ping Pong Balls Harmful to Dogs? (Can They Choke)

Imagine this scenario: Your furry friend is happily playing with a ping pong ball, chasing it around with glee. Then, in a split second, they decide to take a chomp, and suddenly the fun game turns into a potential emergency. Why? Ping-pong balls can be super dangerous because of their size. Even if your dog … Read more

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Why Do Dogs Like Milk Bones? (Are They Healthy)

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What is it that makes milk bones so attractive to dogs? Mine literally skips when he realizes he’s going to get one. They love milk bones more than they love dry food, but why is this? Dogs would do anything if you give them something that seems like a treat, so your body language, speech … Read more

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Feline Facts: Do All Cats Scratch Their Owners?

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Kittens and young cats play hard, which is necessary for the wild because play is training for critical life skills of hunting and fighting. Adult cats are less inclined to do so, but if you don’t provide an indoor cat with enough toys to play with will still have a hunting and fighting need that … Read more

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Why Do Cats Prefer Dog Beds? Myths & Truths Revealed

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Cats don’t just “take over” the dog’s bed; they believe they own it. The dog? Well, they’re mere tenants, operating on the cat’s whimsical terms. Sure, that might be a bit tongue-in-cheek, but there’s a kernel of truth there. Let’s dive deeper into this feline mystery. Interestingly, this behavior extends to their relationship with dogs. … Read more