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Dog sitting in front of a fan

Underestimated danger Why air conditioners and fans are dangerous for dogs and cats

Cataracts in Dogs

Clouding of the eye lens Signs, diagnosis, and treatment of cataracts in dogs

Dog looks funny into the camera

Study shows for the first time The stress of strangers influences how dogs feel

A young chimpanzee uses sign language

8500 gestures Chimpanzees communicate with sign language as fast as humans speak

These dog breeds are not for beginners

Dachshund, Chihuahua, Shepherd dog 9 dog breeds that are not suitable for beginners

The Portuguese man o' war is one of the most dangerous animals in Europe

Attention vacationers! The most dangerous animals in Europe

Border Collie mix with yellow collar looking into the camera

Deliberate deception Can animals lie? A behavioral biologist gives answers

Dog breeds with long coats in particular can suffer in high temperatures. PETBOOK editor Saskia Schneider has a miniature spitz and reveals how to make walking your dog in the heat more bearable

Summer heat Editor: 'My best tips for walking in high temperatures'

Kitten lying in bed snuggled up to the pillow

Animal roommates New cat moving in? 9 tips for the first few days

Carrier pigeons

Stress and unclear loss rates Why animal welfare activists criticize today's racing pigeon breeding

Greyhounds are generally gentle, calm and friendly dogs

The well-known greyhound breed Why the Greyhound is a suitable dog for families

Cat scratches the door frame

Interrelationships investigated A study shows why cats develop unwanted scratching behavior and what can be done about it

Can dogs feel shame?

"He knows exactly what he's done." Can dogs feel shame? A biologist answers

Coronet

Crossbreed of the Sheltie and English Crested guinea pig Appearance, care, and keeping of the Coronet guinea pig

Two cats cuddling on a scratching post

Multi-cat husbandry Should cats always be kept in pairs?

A Snowshoe cat with white markings on its nose and blue eyes looks into the camera

White paws Correct keeping and care of the Snowshoe cat

Breeders of teacup dogs specifically select the smallest and weakest animals in a litter to breed smaller and smaller dogs

Extremely small breeding Why you shouldn't buy Teacup dogs

Syrian hamster sits in the enclosure and looks grumpily at the camera

Snarling, growling, biting Reasons why some hamsters don't like their owners

Two dogs are asleep on the couch.

Processing in sleep What do dogs dream about?

Close-up of a tick on a dog with tweezers

Do not dispose of them! Expert explains why you should freeze dog ticks after removing them