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Foods That Are Poisonous To Dogs
When you see those big brown puppy dog eyes looking up at you while you eat dinner, it's so hard to refuse his begging for scraps. Most of the time, tossing your dog a couple of scraps of dinner won't hurt. Human food, on the whole, tends to be alright with canine digestive systems.
By Emily McCay9 years ago in Petlife
Which Animals Can Do Math?
In the late 19th Century, German math teacher Wilhelm von Osten became convinced that animals could do math. To prove this, he took a horse, and taught it to solve basic math equations by pawing the ground with its hooves to represent numbers. One stroke–one. Two strokes–two. Von Osten would take the horse, named Clever Hans, from town to town to tell it math equations, which it would solve to the public's amazement. It turned out, though, that, unbeknownst to von Osten, Clever Hans didn't know math. He merely pawed the ground until his master looked overjoyed, and knew then that he had done his job.
By Rachel G. David9 years ago in Petlife
10 Cat Instagrams You Must Follow. Top Story - July 2017.
The internet adores cats–that much is obvious to any human being who has ever been on Instagram. The website is full of adorable pages full of pet cats hopping and lazing through life, looking cute and precious the whole way through. Or cool and mysterious. Whatever the case may be–or whatever your preference be–there is a plethora of cat pages, too many for one person to go through in one lifetime. Allow us to make things easier for you. Here are ten essential cat Instagrams that you would be a fool not to follow.
By Katie Marchbank9 years ago in Petlife
15 Dog Instagrams You Need in Your Life. Top Story - July 2017.
Anyone who has ever been online remains aware of the slice of social-media known as Dog Instagram. It is an empire reigned by adorable doggos and puppers who melt your heart every time you look at it. Adorable puppies waging war against pillows, wolf-hybrids bounding through snow, and beautiful, majestic pugs reclining on sofas. There are so many of these accounts online that it can be a little intimidating looking for a great one. Hundreds of dog Instagrams appear online every second, so here is a guide to the diamonds in the rough.
By Emily McCay9 years ago in Petlife
Why We Need to Stop Killing Sharks
Sharks are boss ass creatures. Despite being just necks with teeth and fins, they are pretty much the only reason we as humans are still alive. Let me explain. Sharks are the top of the ocean's food chain. Nothing in the ocean looked at a shark and said, "You and me fucker, let's go." They don't sleep and most types never stop swimming. So ya, they're menacing as fuck. And I'm sure that's why humans decided that they needed to die.
By Alissa Budzinski9 years ago in Petlife
All About Microchips: Reuniting Lost Pets
We live in a world of continuous advancement–where a microchip can store more power than a room full of computers even ten years prior–so the prospect of injecting our pets with a little computer can seem a little disturbing. "Can this chip be used to follow me around?" one might ask.
By Larry Romulus9 years ago in Petlife
Three Ways You’re Miscommunicating with Your Pet. Top Story - July 2017.
Animals are innately intuitive beings. People… not so much. Animals survive in the wild using their five senses and gut instincts. People, on the other hand, generally turn off their intuitive abilities by the time they’re six or seven years old. So, when an animal (a highly intuitive being) meets someone out-of-touch with their intuition (most humans), there’s lots of potential for miscommunication and high jinks.
By Danielle MacKinnon9 years ago in Petlife
12 of the Best Small Dog Breeds
Dogs come both large and small, but in the vast history of mankind, small breeds have always been the chosen size for companion dogs. Historical hunters and work dogs tend to come large, but for a dog you just want near you for love and comfort? Nothing beats an adorable dog that never grows larger than a puppy.
By Patricia Sarkar9 years ago in Petlife
Best Dog Movies of All Time. Top Story - July 2017.
There has always been something special about the relationship you have with your dog - something you cannot simply put into words. The world is full of stories that portray the beautiful bond between man and his best friend; stories of love, care and loyalty. Each story makes one marvel at the love of a dog; a mere animal who has the ability to give back as much as he takes. So what if you don't speak the same language as them? There are signs and gestures only both of you understand and that's what makes your bond so special.
By Lindsie Polhemus9 years ago in Petlife
