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
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
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
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
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
There is an old saying that dogs think we’re gods, and cats think they’re gods. But is that true? Do dogs think we’re gods? Our dogs are unlikely to be intelligent enough to form the concept of a god. Dogs lack a large prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for asking abstract questions … Read more
Rehoming a dog is about finding a good place for a dog that needs a new home. It means meeting the new owner and their new home and not asking for a high rehoming fee. Selling a dog is about making a profit out of the dog without an interest in where they’re going. While … Read more
Pet ownership is a joy and responsibility, merging emotions with practical aspects. But when it comes to our canine companions, just how many is the right number? Every dog deserves individual attention and care. So, while there’s an undeniable charm in a house bustling with wagging tails, it’s crucial to ensure each one experiences a … Read more
Dogs get foreign objects into their eyes constantly, but sometimes you may see hair bothering them. So you’re asking yourself, what to do about it? The hair in the eye does not irritate or hurt the dog in most situations, as the usual tearing process removes the hair. You can remove it with a clean … Read more