The Complexity of Parrots: Keeping Them Happy and Friendly
That adorable baby bird you purchased at the store may be very sweet as a youngster but may turn into the equivalent of a...
Breed Basics: Chihuahuas
The tiny Chihuahua is perhaps best known as the Taco Bell dog although this does the breed a bit of a disservice. Unfortunately, far...
Can Animals Speak Different Languages?
Tell a Mexican-born Chihuahua “sit” and he’ll cock his head at you and wonder what it is you just muttered. But tell him “siéntate”...
Help! My Dog’s Afraid of Everything. Global Fear in Dogs and What to do?
A lot of dogs are afraid of something. Just like you may be afraid of heights, snakes, or your Aunt Bertha’s cheek-pinching ways, dogs...
Ten Things to Know about Dog Bite Prevention Week
“Don’t touch him while he’s eating!” Parents tell kids this every day when they bend down to pet a family pet during evening chow....
Body Language and Vocalizations: What’s Your Cat Really Saying?
Unlike dogs who wag their tails, smile, whimper, and give other pretty obvious clues about what they're feeling and thinking, cats can be a...
Breed Basics: Rottweiler
The Rottweiler may look fierce but raised and trained properly, he is a reliable companion and excellent pet. They were at one time used...
Unique Ways Animals Rest and Sleep
Just like humans, animals need to get a few good hours of sleep in order to function at their best, but the ways in...
