Saskia Schneider

Dr. rer. nat. Saskia Schneider

Managing Editor

Dr. Saskia Schneider holds a doctorate in biology. During her studies at the Freie Universität of Berlin, she focused on zoology and animal behavior. In addition to training as an editor, she completed training as a behavioral consultant with a focus on cats at the Academy for Applied Animal Psychology and Animal Behavior Training in Switzerland. She is always accompanied by her Pomeranian Yumi - in her home office, her two cats Nairobi and Sweety also support her in her work on the articles. Immer mit dabei ist Zwergspitzhündin Yumi - im Home-Office unterstützen sie zudem die zwei Katzen Nairobi und Sweety bei der Arbeit an den Artikeln.

Collage of a dog training in the summer and a portrait of dog trainer Katharina Marioth (circle)

PETBOOK Interview Expert Warns Against Dog Training in Summer: "It Becomes Critical at Just 68 Degrees"

Dog Training in Summer? Many Owners Underestimate the Risk Even at temperatures starting from 68 degrees Fahrenheit, it becomes critical, as dog trainer Katharina Marioth explains.

Biologist Reveals Did you know? Cats can drink saltwater

Few people know that cats can drink saltwater. This ability and why cats can tolerate much more salt than humans are explored.

Expert Advises Against It Should You Adopt a Farm Cat?

A Cat from the Farm–It Sounds So Romantic. But PETBOOK Editor Saskia Schneider's Experiences Paint a Different Picture.

Russian Blue Cat in Front of a Plate of Wet Food

Expert Explains Why Cats Sniff Their Food but Don't Eat

Take a Whiff–No, I Don't Like It: Why Do So Many Cats Exhibit This Behavior and When Should You Be Concerned?

Expert Reveals Cat Attacks Out of Nowhere? Here's What's Behind It

Your cat attacks out of nowhere? PETBOOK explains the possible causes behind this behavior and what owners should watch out for.

Cat Sits in Front of Food Bowl and Licks Its Mouth

Common Mistake Feed Cats Only Twice a Day? Why This Harms Their Health

Many people feed their cats twice a day. PETBOOK explains the potential health effects of this practice and how often you should feed your cat.

Pit Bull Terrier Mix Wants to Say 'Hello'

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.

PETBOOK Test Is the New "Smart GPS & Health" Tracker from Tractive Worth It for Dogs?

Tractive's new tracker is designed to measure not only barking behavior but also heart and respiratory rates. Do you need this, and how accurate are the readings?

Cat lying on the desk on a pile of paper

Behavior Explained Why Cats Like to Lie on Paper and Other Surfaces

As soon as you sit at your desk, the cat comes and sits on your documents. Where does this fondness of cats for lying on paper come from?

Specialized Strategy Orcas Observed Hunting the World's Largest Sharks for the First Time

Marine biologists document for the first time how orcas hunt the world's largest sharks. They use special strategies to do so.

Collage of an underwater sea turtle and the Caribbean sharpnose puffer (Canthigaster rostrata)

Curious Phenomenon Sea turtles regularly get high from these fish.

In the Caribbean, there is a pufferfish that sea turtles love to eat, but its toxin gets them so high that they risk drowning.

Human puts food bowl down in front of cat

Fact Check Merely Employees and Can Openers? How Do Our Cats See Us

Dogs have masters, cats have staff. This saying makes people smile. But how do cats see us? Merely as can openers?

Intentional or Just a Game? Why Cats Continuously Throw Things off the Table

Why do cats throw things off the table continuously? PETBOOK explains the reasons for this behavior and offers tips.

An orange cat lies on a green plastic chair, playing with sunglasses.

Did you know? Even Cats Can Get Sunburned—and Even Skin Cancer

Many believe that animals with fur are protected from the sun. However, there are areas where cats can get sunburned and even develop skin cancer.

Expert Explains Signs of Dominance? What the T-Position Means in Dogs

The T-position in dogs is often interpreted as a sign of dominance—but what is really behind it? PETBOOK investigated.

Close-up of a gray British Shorthair cat

Biologist Explains What's Behind the Little "Pocket" on Cats' Ears?

The small fold on the outside of the cat's ear is called Henry's pocket. Its exact function is unclear - but there are theories.

Texas rattlesnake, also known as the western diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox)

Biologist Explains How Does a Rattlesnake's Rattle Form?

The rattlesnake uses its tail rattle to draw attention and warn others. But how exactly is the rattling sound produced?

Study Shows Anxious Cats May Suffer More Frequently from Bladder Infections

Cats with urinary tract infections often suffer from recurring symptoms. The cause could be fear of strangers, as a new study suggests.