Louisa Stoeffler

Editor

Louisa Stoeffler is an editor with a passion for writing about animal topics. Since early childhood, guinea pigs, rabbits, canaries and budgies have accompanied her throughout her life. However, cats are particularly close to her heart, with whom she has been regularly involved as a cat sitter since 2016. Her path to PETBOOK has taken her through many stations, including projects for Brigitte.de, Leben-und-Erziehen.de and t-online. In her free time, she enjoys reading books featuring dragons, climbing mountains and discovering new places.

Comprehensive Overview Recognizing and Alleviating When Cats are in Heat

Sleepless nights, loud meowing, and a cat that desperately wants to go outside. PETBOOK gives an overview of care for cats in heat.

New Arrival Why Cat Owners Should Know the 3-3-3 Rule

The 3-3-3 rule helps cats adjust: PETBOOK shares personal insights on why every cat has its own pace.

Cat Cuddles with Toy and Uses Bunny Kicks

"Bunny Kicks" Why Do Cats Suddenly Kick with Their Hind Legs?

Why is my cat suddenly kicking with its hind legs? PETBOOK explains the so-called "Bunny kicks"

Peruvian Tarantula and Narrow-Mouthed Frog Share Living Space

Little-Studied Phenomenon These Frogs Voluntarily Live With Spiders

Researchers have documented a fascinating partnership between frogs and tarantulas living in shared habitats. Find out more on PETBOOK.

An orange cat is sitting on the table and has just broken a vase.

Zoomies and Meowing Is My Cat Normal? These Behaviors Are Completely Typical

Pet owners often believe their cat isn't behaving "normally"—without actually knowing what typical feline behavior looks like.

Eerie 'Goth' Bird The Cry of the Dracula Parrot Sends Shivers Down Your Spine

The Dracula parrot impresses with its raven-black plumage and bone-chilling call. It is native to the rainforests of New Guinea.

A cassowary traverses its natural habitat, the rainforest of New Guinea.

Even According to the Guinness Book of Records This "Murder Bird" is Considered the Most Dangerous Bird in the World

The cassowary is considered the world's most dangerous bird. PETBOOK explains how this bird earned its reputation as the "murder bird."

Researchers Solve Mystery Why Are Whales So Huge and Yet Don't Get Cancer?

Researchers have now discovered what makes whales so enormous and why they rarely get cancer. PETBOOK examines the study.

Researchers from Greifswald report Black widows use the smell of cheese feet to attract males

Black widows lure with an unusual scent: Pheromones that smell like cheesy feet are a clever seduction tactic of nature.

Bite Causes Tissue to Die This highly venomous spider now also lives in Germany

The highly venomous spider Loxosceles laeta, also known as the Chilean recluse spider, has been spotted in Germany for the first time.

Eats Even Crocodiles Why Ocelots Sometimes Travel With Opossums

What makes the ocelot special? Everything about its lifestyle, distribution, threats, and why keeping it as a pet is problematic.

Some cats seem to always find their way back home.

Animal Navigation How Do Cats Find Their Way Home After Weeks or Months?

How many cats always find their way home is a question that has sparked much speculation. It's driven by instinct.

Pay Attention to Signals How to Pet Dogs Properly–Common Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes

If you like dogs, you probably want to pet them. However, there are a few things to keep in mind. PETBOOK explains what to avoid.

As long as a bus The world's largest sea snake likely ate sharks.

The world's largest sea snake, Palaeophis colossaeus, likely preyed on sharks and swimming dinosaurs.

Woman Doesn't Want to Be Touched by Cat, Collage with Psychologist Sandra Jankowski

According to a Psychologist You Don't Like Cats? Here's What That Says About You

The theory circulating online suggests that cat haters are narcissists. A psychologist provides insight into this claim for PETBOOK.

Why These Squid Still Glow Blue After Death

Many Pet Owners Are Familiar With This Does Your Cat Groom Itself After Being Petted? Here's What It Really Means

When a cat licks itself after being petted, it's not because it wants to cover up our scent.

The "Forgotten Cat" Otter or Weasel? Few People Know the Jaguarundi

The jaguarundi is a little-known small cat from Central and South America with many fascinating traits.