While the saying goes that sleeping dogs should be left to lie, I believe that there are some questions that simply should be asked. Like how much sleep does a dog really need? Or do dogs dream just like people do? Recently, there has been a lot of talk about the influence of sleep on
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It has become very trendy to celebrate our pets’ birthdays with an event similar to a child’s birthday party. We celebrate their actual birthdays or, if the date of birth is not known, some people use the date they adopted their pet. But most animals age faster than humans, which means they are actually older
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We all know these beautiful birds and we talk in general about them as peacocks, while we should be referring to them as peafowl. Find out what else are cool about these birds. 1. Family name These majestic birds are known as peafowl. Male birds are called peacocks and the females are known as peahens.
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If you’re planning to throw a party for your puppy or dog to celebrate his birthday, you’re in for a very exciting time. I recently planned one for Finlay, my youngest Golden Retriever, and his littermates, when they turned one. To say it was epic and fun for the dogs and humans alike, would be
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Q: My cat goes completely crazy over catnip, which is really funny to watch, but is it dangerous? A: Cats are unique in their reaction to catnip, and the response can be very dramatic in some cats – rolling, licking, rubbing, drooling, jumping, running and growling. Other cats appear to become very sedate after exposure.
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The bond between people and their dogs is one of the most beautiful relationships between two species on this planet. But that bond can also make it difficult for a dog to cope during times of separation from his owner. Many dogs destroy things, vocalise, urinate inside the house or act out in other ways
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Have you given up on teaching your older dog new things because you believe it all has to be done during puppyhood? Animaltalk is here to bring you good news: older dogs CAN learn new tricks. Training always involves patience and perseverance, and in some cases more so for older dogs. But it can be
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Here is a games that you can play inside or outside with your dog: tug-of-war. Who doesn’t love a good game of tug-of-war? Most dogs do, but if he’s not interested, or if he has a dental problem, you might want to try another game instead. How to play: Step 1 Choose one toy and
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You’ve seen the dogs in the parks and on the beach playing with a frisbee with their owners and you can too. You have to agree that playing with a frisbee is fun, but even for humans, it needs a little bit of skill and practice. Give your dog time to practise each step before
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Here’s another game for you to play with your dog – find the treat! An alternative to playing hide-and-seek with Fido is to hide his favourite toy or a tasty treat for him to find. The game is very similar to hide-and-seek, with a few changes. How to play: Step 1 – Let him sniff
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For those of us looking for a smaller, affordable but still fun and interactive pet, mice, and especially rats, can make fantastic companion animals. Both species belong to the murine group of rodents and have incisors (front teeth) that grow continuously throughout their lives. 1. Family matters Both rats and mice naturally live in large
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