Hybrid Dog The Bernedoodle Is a Surprise Package on Four Paws As a crossbreed between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Poodle, the Bernedoodle combines two contrasting personalities in one dog.
Gentle Giant Newfoundland – the Dog with Webbed Feet Majestic in appearance, gentle in nature, and nearly unbeatable in the water—the Newfoundland is a true specialist among dog breeds.
Recognizing Signs How to Tell if Your Turtle Is Unwell Unlike dogs and cats, reptiles rarely show symptoms when they're unwell. So how can you tell if a tortoise is sick?
Rock Hyrax Hyrax Meme: Why This Animal's Scream Is Taking Over the Internet Hyrax's charming call captivates social media, becoming a viral sensation. Learn more about the rock hyrax.
Currently Still Available on the Market Adidas Finally Stops Using Kangaroo Leather in Shoes Adidas Surprises With Decision to Stop Using Kangaroo Leather Animal rights activists celebrate the victory against animal cruelty.
Tips for Allowing Cats Outdoors Often Underestimated: These Dangers Await Cats in the Garden For many cats, the garden is a true paradise. However, those who allow their pets to roam freely should be aware of certain dangers.
Little Lion Dog Why the Löwchen Is the Perfect Family Dog The Löwchen is a sturdy, intelligent, and active companion dog that doesn't shy away from challenges or training.
Rare Hunting Dog Breed The Polish Hound Is Not a Dog for Everyone The Polish Hound is a loyal hunting dog with a balanced temperament and a history spanning centuries. It is perfect for experienced owners.
Maltese-Poodle Mix Who Should Consider a Maltipoo Hybrid Dog The Maltipoo is a charming hybrid dog that combines the intelligence of a Poodle with the affectionate nature of a Maltese.
Rare Dog Breed The Patterdale Terrier Is a Challenge Even for Experienced Dog Handlers The Patterdale Terrier is a compact, courageous dog bred for hunting foxes and badgers. Learn more about this rare breed.
Tips for the Perfect Recall Your Dog Doesn't Come When Called? Here's What You Might Be Doing Wrong The prerequisite for letting your dog run completely off-leash is a reliable recall. However, many dog owners struggle with this.
Smartphone: The Bond Killer Dog Trainer on Phubbing: "For Many Animals, This Is the Beginning of Attachment Issues" Dogs suffer from phubbing, warns trainer Marioth. Digital distractions disrupt bonding and training. Tips for dog owners.
Animal Health How to Measure a Cat's Fever and When to See a Veterinarian The causes of fever in cats can vary. However, it is often a sign of a serious illness or infection. PETBOOK explains how to measure it.
Common Illness Why Struvite Stones Are Dangerous for Cats and How to Treat Them When detected early, struvite stones in cats are treatable. A diet or surgery may be necessary to prevent pain and damage.
Rare Cat Breed Why the Somali Is More Than Just a Long-Haired Abyssinian The Somali cat, with its fox-like appearance, a combines the elegance of the Abyssinian with an extra dose of playfulness and intelligence.
Common Prejudice Does the Color of a Cat's Fur Reveal Anything About Its Personality? Many people believe that a cat's fur color reveals something about its personality. But is that really true? PETBOOK investigates.
Pet Health Can Cats Actually Get Hiccups? Occasionally, people experience more or less loud "hiccups," and cats can also be affected by hiccups. Is this dangerous?
Myth Reviewed Do Cats Really Always Land on Their Feet? Cats often land on their feet after falls. PETBOOK explains how this works and whether it always succeeds.
Proper Care for Small Pets Rabbits as Pets: Considerations for Care, Space, and Veterinary Costs Rabbits require plenty of space and special care, as veterinary costs due to improper care are not exactly low.
Intelligent Rodents Pouched Rat: These Pets Can Even Detect Landmines With their enormous cheek pouches and keen sense of smell, the pouched rat is making waves—not just in living rooms.
Heart Attacks and Related Conditions These Are the Reasons Why Guinea Pigs Suddenly Die Guinea pigs are popular pets because they are easy to keep and quickly become trusting. PETBOOK explains the reasons guinea pigs suddenly die.
Gastrointestinal Infection Why Wet Tail Disease in Hamsters Is Often Fatal Wet tail disease is one of the most dangerous diseases that can affect hamsters and is often fatal.
Paw care How to correctly cut a rabbit's claws In order to avoid injuries when trimming rabbit's claws, there are a few things owners need to bear in mind. PETBOOK gives important tips.
Not always clear How to determine the sex of rabbits It is not always easy to determine the sex of rabbits straight away. PETBOOK reveals how you can do it anyway.
Study Shows Human and Horse Hearts Beat in Sync During Animal-Assisted Therapy Animals can touch hearts. A new study shows this can be taken literally with horses. PETBOOK presents the study on equine-assisted therapy.
Psychologist Explains Why Adults Have More Fear When Riding — and How to Overcome It Our PETBOOK author dared to start riding again despite her fears. A Psychologist talks about how to overcome the fear of riding.
Hormonal Disorder Horse Not Shedding Its Winter Coat? It Could Be Due to This Disease The horse does not lose its winter coat? This could be due to Equine Cushing's Syndrome or PPID. How to treat it.
Red, Green, White, ... What Different Bows on a Horse Mean Different colored ribbons are used on horses. Riders use them to communicate certain things about their animals.
After a Ban in Switzerland Are Bridles for Horses Cruel to Animals? In Switzerland, bits and bridles that can inflict pain on horses will be banned in future. But are these generally animal cruelty?
Experience Report After a 20-year Break from Horseback Riding! Author Ventures Back into the Saddle PETBOOK author Manuela Lieflaender is getting back into the saddle after 20 years. She shares her return to horseback riding.
Ornithologist Explains 7 Exciting Facts About Corvids Corvids are considered mysterious and secretive, but they are very intelligent. An ornithologist reveals 7 fascinating facts about Corvids.
Colorful Parrot Birds Origin, Husbandry, and Care of the Nectar-Feeding Coconut Lorikeets The coconut lorikeet is a colorful parrot that is popular as a pet, but poses challenges due to its diet. Read about its care on PETBOOK.
Study Shows Cockatoos Season Their Pasta with Vegan Blueberry Yogurt Cockatoos like to season their pasta with a somewhat strange dip - namely vegan blueberry yogurt. This is shown in a study.
Evolution Why Birds Are Actually Reptiles Birds and reptiles are two classes of animals, right? No, because they actually belong inseparably together, as researchers have long known.
Bird species from Australia Keeping and caring for diamond doves as pets Diamond doves are very small birds that can be kept as pets. However, they also have special requirements to feel comfortable in human care.
Parallel evolution Studies unlock the mystery behind colorful bird feathers The color of parrot feathers is created in a special way, as studies show. However, the process does not appear to be as unique as expected.
Reptiles with Special Needs Are Tortoises Suitable Pets for Children? Are tortoises suitable pets for children? The supposedly easy-to-care-for reptiles are primarily one thing: not cuddly animals.
Quite Elaborate How to Keep Tortoises Outdoors Keeping tortoises outdoors in a species-appropriate way is very time-consuming. Experts give tips on how to make it work.
Cold Water Fish How to Keep and Care for Sticklebacks in an Aquarium or Garden Pond The stickleback is a popular cold-water fish and garden pond inhabitant in Germany. What you need to keep and care for it.
Study Clownfish Actively Supply Their Anemone with Food Clownfish and anemones are an example of a symbiotic relationship in the animal kingdom. This probably also includes active feeding.
Overview The most common fish diseases and how to protect your animals Infections can spread quickly in an aquarium. PETBOOK provides an overview of the most common fish diseases.
From the Red Sea Fridman's dwarf perch - how to keep and care for this saltwater fish Fridman's dwarf perch, sometimes called King Solomon's perch, is a purple saltwater fish that has special husbandry requirements.
Powelliphanta augusta Observed For the First Time: This Snail Lays Eggs from Its Neck For the first time, it has been documented how the Mount Augustus snail lays eggs from its neck—a milestone for the species.
Study "Extremely Rare Event" Explains Why There Are Three Egg-Laying Mammals A new analysis reveals that all three egg-laying mammals descend from a common ancestor, challenging conventional evolutionary theories.
Four Different Arm Signals Cuttlefish Wave to Each Other to Communicate Cuttlefish wave underwater. A new study provides surprising insights into complex communication through movement and patterns.
Like in the Movie "Alien" These Eerie Fish Have a Second Jaw Moray eels are inherently frightening. Few people know that some species have two sets of jaws equipped with sharp teeth.
Individual Character Why Some Bees Are More Prone to Sting Than Others Bees have individual personalities that determine how likely they are to sting — study
Deep-Sea Creature Giant Squid Filmed Alive for the First Time — and It's Tiny! Marine biologists have filmed a live giant squid near the South Sandwich Islands for the first time—and it was tiny!
Opinion ESC Song ‘Laika Party’ Is Like a Slap in the Face! The Eurovision Song Contest is causing a stir with the "Laika Party" song, which trivializes the tragic story of the dog Laika.
Left Behind One Month After the Earthquake in Myanmar, Thousands of Animals Are Struggling to Survive A month after the earthquake in Myanmar, the plight of animals remains severe. Many are traumatized, and the danger is not yet over.
In Ohio Raccoon Caught with Crystal Meth Pipe During Police Check A raccoon caught with a crystal meth pipe surprises police officers during a traffic stop in Springfield. The driver is arrested for drugs.
Far-Reaching Consequences Why You Shouldn't Feed Bread to Ducks Many people still unfortunately feed ducks with bread. PETBOOK explains why this harms the waterfowl.
Resolved by a Large Majority Mexico Bans Bloody Bullfights The Congress in Mexico City has passed a new law banning the killing and injuring of bulls during bullfights.
Eyestalk Ablation This Is Why the Eyes of Shrimps Are Removed for Breeding Many shrimps have their eyes removed during breeding so that they grow faster. Experts are calling for a ban on eyestalk ablation.