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petfacts — 8/7/2024, 12:00:30 PM
Chase that tail! Dogs chase their tails for a variety of reasons: curiosity, exercise, anxiety, predatory instinct or, they might have fleas! If your dog is chasing his tail excessively, talk with your vet.
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petfacts — 8/6/2024, 12:00:32 PM
Phoenician cargo ships are thought to have brought the first domesticated cats to Europe in about 900 BC.
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petfacts — 8/5/2024, 12:00:31 PM
According to a study shared by Cornell University, dogs were domesticated between 9,000 and 34,000 years ago.
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petfacts — 8/4/2024, 12:00:25 PM
Dogs engage in rapid-eye-movement when they sleep, and have dreams just like humans do.
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petfacts — 8/2/2024, 12:00:28 PM
The best age to bring a puppy home is 8 to 12 weeks.
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petfacts — 8/1/2024, 12:00:28 PM
There are nearly 14,000 animal shelters and rescue groups across North America.
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petfacts — 7/31/2024, 12:00:29 PM
Dogs have a third eyelid called a nictitating membrane, which helps to protect their eyes and keep them moist.
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petfacts — 7/30/2024, 12:00:22 PM
A dog's nose is so sensitive that they can detect minute changes in the earth's magnetic field.
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petfacts — 7/27/2024, 12:00:30 PM
Dogs have a wet nose to help them absorb scents.
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petfacts — 7/26/2024, 12:01:37 PM
A cat cannot see directly under its nose.
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petfacts — 7/25/2024, 12:00:25 PM
Americans love dogs! 44% of U.S. households have a dog, which equates to 55.3 million homes
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petfacts — 7/24/2024, 12:00:19 PM
Some common houseplants poisonous to cats include: English Ivy, iris, mistletoe, philodendron, and yew.
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petfacts — 7/23/2024, 12:00:24 PM
A cat's normal pulse is 140-240 beats per minute, with an average of 195.
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petfacts — 7/22/2024, 12:00:28 PM
Hyenas aren't actually dogs. They are more closely related to cats.
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petfacts — 7/20/2024, 12:00:20 PM
The chlorine in fresh tap water irritates sensitive parts of the cat's nose. Let tap water sit for 24 hours before giving it to a cat.
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