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Dog turns in circles before defecating

Scientific Explanation Why Dogs Turn in Circles Before Defecating

For many owners, a pet is not just an animal, but a fully-fledged member of the family. It is, therefore, difficult for many to let them go

Release from Suffering When Should You Have Your Pet Euthanized? Vets Talk About Their Experiences

A puppy sleeps on a sofa.

Big Differences How Much Sleep Do Dogs Need?

Hunting dog experts like Dennis Panthen are very critical of Heidi Klum's choice of dog breeds

Dennis Panthen Comments Dog Trainer on Heidi Klum's Dogs: "Keeping Them Is Irresponsible!"

Scottish fold cat playfully bites into the human's hand

Behavior Explained Cats Bite When Stroked for These 4 Reasons

Cat Sits in the Closet

Tested Pet Hair in the Laundry? How a Simple Trick with Wet Wipes Can Help

The homosexual Humboldt penguins Juan (left) and Carlos (right) are pictured in their enclosure at Hagenbeck Zoo in Hamburg on April 12, 2016.

More Common Than Expected Queer Behavior Observed in 6,000 Animal Species

Torture Breeding in Horses

Between Profit and Animal Welfare Torturous Breeding in Horses? More Common Than You Think!

Black Russian Terrier

Former Military Dog Russian Black Terrier: What to Consider When Keeping This Guard Dog

Bullfighting

Criticism of Tradition "That's Animal Cruelty!" Uwe Ochsenknecht Protests Bullfighting in PETA Campaign

The horse takes a treat from the handler's hand.

Groundbreaking Study Decoding Horse Expressions: What Their Faces Reveal About Play, Conflict, and Friendship

Garden Dormouse (Eliomys quercinus) on a Nighttime Foraging Expedition in the Forest

Endangered Bilchart Garden Dormouse Named Garden Animal of the Year–Why This Is an Important Signal

Alpaca Hiking

Popular Leisure Trend Are Alpaca Walks Animal-Friendly? PETBOOK Writer Shares Experiences

Cat purrs contentedly on the owner's lap. Why do some cats purr more than others?

According to Well-Being Why Do Some Cats Purr More Than Others? Study Finds the Reason

The Biewer Terrier is truly a sight to behold. However, it should not be underestimated.

Rare Dog Breed The Biewer Terrier – How a Genetic Mutation in 1984 Led to a New Breed

Street Animals

Stray Animals Abroad Author Shares Tips and Experiences on How to Help Strays While on Vacation

A woman is in the park with her dog

Educational Foundations Basic Commands Every Dog Should Know

Cat Sniffs Red Wine

"Creme Puff" from Texas Did the World's Oldest Cat Really Drink Red Wine?

Basilisk Lizard on a Branch

"Mini Dinosaurs" of Pets How to Keep the Plumed Basilisk in a Rainforest Terrarium

Light and Dark Labradors in the Race

No Game! Expert Explains How to Identify Bullying Among Dogs