Pet Parents Woke Up Witnessing Their Mischievous Cat Having Fun with the Light Switch
Having a cat gives you a reason to smile, laugh, and get up in the morning every day. Although aloof at times, they can show their adorable side to their favorite humans. They can get clingy, demanding, or talkative when you capture their heart and trust. One of their fascinating traits is their curiosity about any object they encounter indoors or outdoors. Living with a cat is like watching an interactive adventure show, which is entertainment with comedic flair. You’ll see them chasing robot vacuum cleaners, climbing on curtains, or...
Young Girl Diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease Goes Through Therapy Accompanied by Horses
Getting diagnosed with a disease at such a young age is truly devastating, more so when it’s a rare disease. Permanent cures for most of those illnesses are not yet available, which means the child’s youth will be spent mostly on getting treatments. One of the most severe medical conditions a young person can acquire is juvenile Huntington’s disease. As the illness progresses, nerve cells malfunction, which results in loss of physical abilities. The condition can be inherited, and data from Cleveland Clinic reports that only...
What To Do About Resource Guarding In Dogs
Resource guarding is when dogs become defensive to keep others away from something of value. It’s perfectly normal for dogs to want to protect their supply of food, their toys or stake claim to where they sleep. Some dogs even guard their humans. After all, they’re all valuable resources they want and need. But if dogs think access to those resources is threatened, they could become overprotective. Some contributing factors to resource guarding may include: issues with early socialization deprivation of resources at any stage...
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Can Dogs Laugh?
Although we could swear our dogs have a good belly laugh while at tug-o-war, actual dog laughs have not been specifically identified by animal behaviorists as other vocalizations like growls and whines have, according to vet behaviorist Dr. Sally J. Foote. Dogs can make short panting “huh, huh” sounds and grunting as they play with toys or with other dogs while enjoying themselves. “They are having fun. So, you could think of this as a laugh in this situation. Otherwise, it may be that they need to pant and have...
Reddit Video Shows the Other Side of Wild Animals, Which was Unbelievably Adorable
Wild animals are truly magnificent creatures that are greatly admired, but also feared by humans. One look from them can weaken your knees — close encounters with them can easily make your heart race. Such creatures are also fierce hunters, which makes all possible prey tremble at their sight. However, people must keep in mind that lions, tigers, wolves, foxes, and more won’t quickly attack them. They’ll be defensive only when threatened and they have a preference when it comes to their diet. That’s why humans should...
March is Adopt a Guinea Pig Month, Learn Some Fun Facts About These Sociable Pets
During March, we celebrate the first day of spring, St. Patrick’s Day, the beginning of later daylight hours, and, most importantly, Adopt a Guinea Pig Month. These family favorite pets are believed to have been first domesticated by the Incas more than 3,000 years ago. Today, there are 13 different breeds, and they have a broad range of coats, from white or red to chocolate brown or black. Regardless of the breed, they’re fun furry additions to the home. They’re even in many shelters, so you could adopt one there. Read on...
Brown Bears And Polar Bears In Siberia Might Soon Start Creating Hybrids Called The ‘Brolar Bear’
If you think about hybrids, what’s the first species that comes to mind? Some of the more popular ones you’ve probably heard of are ligers, tigons, coywolves, or even mules! To be honest, I didn’t know that the mule is a hybrid between a donkey and a horse until just recently. But another species that’s half polar bear is part of our ever-growing list of hybrids. PHOTO: Unsplash/Hans-Jurgen Mager This terrifyingly cute but deadly species is one of the many victims of climate change. They’re the poster child for...
Bathing Beauty Lexsa Can’t Wait for Summer and Adoption
A handsome girl who can’t get enough pool time in her life is looking forward to summer heat while planning for her inevitable adoption. Currently residing in Arizona, she’s sure the heat will come, but she’s a bit concerned about the adoption part. You see, when swim weather rolls around this June, she’ll have been a resident at the Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson for a full year, and no animal should have to wait that long for a forever home! This lovely lady and her brother were abandoned by one owner and then...
Recent Evidence Points to Neolithic People Riding Horses Earlier Than Previously Thought
“The origins of horseback riding remain elusive. Scientific studies show that horses were kept for their milk ~3500 to 3000 BCE, widely accepted as indicating domestication. However, this does not confirm them to be ridden. Equipment used by early riders is rarely preserved, and the reliability of equine dental and mandibular pathologies remains contested. “However, horsemanship has two interacting components: the horse as mount and the human as rider. Alterations associated with riding in human skeletons therefore possibly...
