While many “people foods” are safe for dogs, grapes are not one of them. They’re a mysterious case, however, because while some dogs become very sick if they eat even a small amount of grapes, raisins or other vitis vinifera fruits, including sultanas and currants, others dogs aren’t affected. Because grapes can be deadly to …
Humans laugh when we’re enjoying ourselves (i.e., when we’re “playing”), which signals that we’re cooperative and/or friendly. However, while laughter in humans is common, it’s also a bit of a mystery in terms of our evolution. Another mystery: are we the only inhabitants of the planet that laugh? Evidence Suggests We’re Not the Only Ones …
Having your dog as your trusty sidekick is probably one of the things you love most. The fact that dogs like to be by our sides is, in fact, one of the hallmarks of what it means to be a dog. So if your dog follows you around seemingly everywhere — from your bedroom to …
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In addition to the medical ones, the coronavirus pandemic had many other unforeseen consequences. Some of those changes include our pets’ behavior, according to a recent survey cataloging thousands of pet parents. Just like their human family members, companion animals had to adjust to a new way of life during Covid. For some, that shifted …
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Four-legged mammals are an incredibly diverse population, encompassing everything from elephants and mice to bears and domestic cats. Yet, despite their wide differences in body size, habitats and behaviors, most four-legged animals have basically the same gait. “The consistency of gait choice is remarkable, given how many alternatives exist,” Delyle Polet and John Bertram of …
Giving your dog the opportunity to sniff when on a walk is important in terms of enrichment, stimulation, and promoting naturally relaxing behavior. Source: Why Dogs Like to Sniff
If you’re like a lot of dog parents, you’re probably curious about some of your furry companion’s quirkier behaviors. The fact is, while our dogs are in many ways our BFFs, unlike human friends, they engage in some distinctly un-human conduct that leaves us scratching our heads. The following are five of the most common …
It’s good boy Barnaby here again to paw slap you with another brain bender! I was out in the yard this morning doing my business. The birds were chirping. The cool dew and crisp grass felt good on my paws. I locked eyes with a squirrel that I planned to chase later, and I had …
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