PETBOOK Exclusive Overfed and Abandoned: How a Foster Mother Rescued a Cat from a Nightmare Adoption Animal rights activist Rachel Robertson hand-raised the kitten Garbanzo. However, in its new home, the cat suffered severe abuse.
Study Shows Cats Use Right Nostril to Identify Humans by Sweat Scent According to a study, cats use their sense of smell to identify humans. A preferred nostril, in particular, influences their behavior.
Alarming Development Decline in Puppy Numbers Among Breeders! VDH: "Buyers Want Cheap, Immediately Available Dogs" Puppies are increasingly being bought less from breeders, while the illegal puppy trade is booming. German Kennel Club CEO reveals why.
Traditional Hunting Dog The English Pointer Requires an Experienced Handler The English Pointer combines hunting passion with an elegant look. Those who meet its need for intensive activity gain a loyal companion.
Rescue Tips First Aid for Dogs: What to Do in an Emergency PETBOOK explains how you can provide first aid for your dog and when a visit to the veterinarian is essential.
Expert Offers Tips Why Your Dog Ignores You – and What It Says About Your Relationship Dog trainer Katharina Marioth explains on PETBOOK what it really means when your dog ignores you and offers tips to improve your connection.
Rare Dog Breed Sussex Spaniel: Why the Nearly Forgotten Hunting Dog Is a Rare Find for Families The Sussex Spaniel, once threatened with extinction, now delights as a loyal family dog. Learn more about its fascinating history.
French Hunting Dog Is the Basset Fauve de Bretagne Really Only Suitable for Hunters? The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a sturdy hunting dog from France, known for its tracking skills and affectionate nature.
PETBOOK Interview Dog Trainer: "Raising Dogs Without Punishment? Difficult." Many people want to train their dogs without any form of punishment. Dog trainer Katharina Marioth reveals whether that's truly a good idea.
For Experienced Owners Only! Why You Shouldn't Underestimate the Skye Terrier The Skye Terrier combines elegance and independence. Known for its association with British nobility, it is also quite demanding.
Asked the Expert Why Do Dogs Often Approach People Who Are Afraid of Them? People who are afraid of dogs seem to exert a magical attraction on these four-legged creatures—and there's a reason for it.
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.
Common Mistake Should Cats Drink Milk? Expert Warns Urgently Cats shouldn't drink milk. PETBOOK explains why milk isn't suitable for cats and suggests better alternatives.
Studies Rewrite History Did Humans Eat Cats Before They Were Domesticated? What do we know about cats before domestication? Apparently, they didn't originate in the Neolithic period and ended up on the dinner table.
Not Just Heat What Really Lies Behind Cats Sunbathing Do Cats Lie in the Sun Out of Convenience or Is There More to It? PETBOOK Explains Why Cats Love the Sun–and What Owners Should Watch For.
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.
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.
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.
American Origin How to Care for and Maintain a Mud Turtle The Mud turtle impresses with its protective mechanism and is easier to care for than larger species. Here's how to keep and care for them.
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?
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.
Behavior Explained The Curious Reason Why Martens Chew Through Car Cables Each year, more than 200,000 cases of marten damage to vehicles are reported. But why do car cables fascinate martens them so much?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Smartphone: The Bond Killer Dog Trainer on Phubbing: "For Many Animals, This Is the Beginning of Attachment Issues"