According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, three in ten Americans with allergies, are likewise allergic to animals. The proteins in a dog’s saliva, urine, or dander can cause pet allergies, which are quite frequent in persons with asthma or other allergies. Some people still find it difficult to resist … Read more
Cleanliness is critical to a dog’s general health and enjoyment. It is necessary and healthful to train your dog to allow you to wash and dry his or her feet after coming inside from outside. It’s remarkable how much trash, muck, and plant material gets caught between their paw pads. This includes … Read more
A flea is a jumping, six-legged bug without wings. Ticks, on the other hand, are arachnids which means they are linked to spiders. They have six to eight legs. Adult fleas normally choose a dog or cat as their host, and they remain there until they die. They can live for two … Read more
King Frederick of Prussia coined the phrase “a dog is a man’s best friend” in 1789. He expressed that the only absolute best friend that he can possess in this selfish world, is his dog. It is the one who will not betray or deny him. The human-dog relationship evolved when ancient … Read more
Do Dogs See in Color or Black and White? While it’s a common myth that dogs see in black and white, dogs do see colors. But, they don’t see colors in the same way that most humans do. Canines have what is called dichromatic vision. This means they see colors similarly to … Read more
Dogs are the world’s most popular pets. As a matter of fact, this animal is not included in the most common target in poaching. This statistic is largely due to the dog’s versatility as a species. Every breed has its own set of characteristics, making each breed suitable for a specific lifestyle. … Read more
The Akita is one of seven Japanese dog breeds designated as natural monuments, but it was not always recognized by this name. The Akita dog breed is thought to be descended from the now extinct and ancient Matagi Inu dogs used by the Matagi and other northern Japanese natives to hunt Sitka … Read more
When thinking of hunting dogs, the pointer is probably the first one that comes to mind. Because of the visual cues they convey when spotting downed prey, these pups are frequently used in cartoons to portray hunting dogs. If you’re unfamiliar with the term “pointing,” it refers to a dog breed that … Read more
If we didn’t know better, we’d think humans couldn’t tell people from objects or Paris Hilton from pets: chihuahuas in sweaters, hurricanes with names, puppies in dresses, and a “sick” economy. Humans are fully aware of what constitutes a person, biologically speaking. But, psychologically, we’re all muddled. People attribute human characteristics to … Read more
Larger animals live longer lives than smaller ones (most, if not all, of the time). Consider this: humans live much longer than cats, live longer than rats, and live longer than flies. But why isn’t this true for animals inside of their species? A person weighing 150 pounds will almost certainly live … Read more