Myth Reviewed Do Cats Really Always Land on Their Feet? Cats often land on their feet after falls. PETBOOK explains how this works and whether it always succeeds.
Japanese Hunting Dog The Kishu Is a Challenge Even for Experienced Dog Trainers The Kishu Ken from Japan is a rare, independent hunting dog known for its impressive intelligence and strong hunting instincts.
Challenging and Potentially Dangerous Considering African Giant Snails as Pets? Here's What You Need to Know The African giant snail captivates the terrarium community. PETBOOK explains why these creatures are both popular and controversial.
Deep-Sea Creature Giant Squid Filmed Alive for the First Time—and It's Tiny! Marine biologists have filmed a live giant squid near the South Sandwich Islands for the first time—and it was tiny!
Already Banned in Austria! Expert Explains Why Protection Dog Sports Have Such a Bad Reputation Austria introduces ban on protection dog sports. Dog psychologist Marc Ebersbach provides insights for PETBOOK.
Protein Snack Can Dogs Eat Eggs? Here's What a Biologist Says Eggs are a popular snack not just during Easter, and many people wonder: Can dogs eat eggs and are eggs healthy for dogs?
From Dogs to Guinea Pigs The Royal Pets of Princess Kate and Prince William In honor of National Pet Day, Prince William and Princess Kate shared a photo of their cocker spaniel, Orla, to millions of followers.
Dog Trainer Reveals 7 Tips for a Safe and Fun Easter with Your Dog Easter is a joyful family celebration, but for a dog, it often poses dangers or simply boredom. PETBOOK shares tips to to include your dog.
Already Banned in Austria Martin Rütter Sharply Criticizes Dog Protection Sport! Experts React Martin Rütter has been calling for a ban on dog protection sport for private individuals for twenty years. PETBOOK presents expert opinion.
Hunting Dog from North Korea Bred to Hunt bears — What You Need to Know About the Pungsan The Pungsan, North Korea's national dog, impresses with its hunting skills and loyalty. Find out more about this rare breed.
Get rid of parasites My Dog Has Fleas! What Can I Do? Dogs react to fleas with severe scratching when allergic. But they also suffer from the parasites without allergies. What owners should know.
Dog Trainer Explains Why Does Your Dog Bring You Toys? Does your dog bring toys as soon as you sit comfortably on the couch? Dog trainer Torsten Bencke reveals what's behind this behavior.
Not Always Harmless Is Your Cat Suddenly Drooling? These Are the Possible Reasons If your cat suddenly starts drooling, it can be a cause for concern. PETBOOK explains the possible reasons and when to visit the vet.
Expert reveals What the Cooing and Trilling of Cats Really Means It sounds like a melodious "murmur" - the so-called cooing or trilling of cats has a special meaning that very few people know.
AI-Supported Analysis How Much Pharaoh Cat Is in Your Pet? Study Aims to Find Out Food manufacturer uses AI and influencers to search for descendants of Egyptian pharaoh cats in the USA. Science or gag?
Biologist Explains Tulips Can Be Life-Threatening for Cats! What to do Tulips are popular early bloomers that also attract cats as a bouquet in the home. But caution is advised!
Mix of Hairless and Lop-Eared Cat Why Animal Lovers Should Not Get an Elf Cat The elf cat, a hybrid breed from the USA, fascinates with its striking appearance and affectionate nature, but remains controversial.
Behavior Explained Many Cats Like to Be Patted on the Bottom — There Are Many Reasons for This Many cats love having their bottoms patted. Biological and social factors explain this unusual preference.
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.
Crossbreed of the Sheltie and English Crested guinea pig Appearance, care, and keeping of the Coronet guinea pig The Coronet is a long-haired guinea pig characterized by the looks of the cross-bred Sheltie and English Crested.
Snarling, growling, biting Reasons why some hamsters don't like their owners You go to great lengths, but your hamster gives you the cold shoulder. PETBOOK explains the reasons for this behavior.
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.
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.
Overview The most common fish diseases and how to protect your animals Infections can spread quickly in an aquarium. PETBOOK provides an overview of the most common fish diseases.
From the Red Sea Fridman's dwarf perch - how to keep and care for this saltwater fish Fridman's dwarf perch, sometimes called King Solomon's perch, is a purple saltwater fish that has special husbandry requirements.
Freshwater aquarium These 5 ornamental fish are suitable for beginners There are many different species for aquariums. We explain here which ornamental fish are suitable for beginners.
Biologist Explains Is There a Difference Between a Tarantula and a Bird Spider? Is there a difference between a tarantula and a bird spider? Both terms immediately bring to mind a large, hairy spider.
Biologist Explains Beetles That Look Like Small Gold Coins? A Biologist Expalins the Effect Beetles that sparkle like gold coins? Anyone seeing a picture of the insects for the first time may suspect that they are not real.
Study Shows Like Human Children! Even Young Lemurs Sing Off-Key A new study shows that even young lemurs first have to learn to control their voice when they sing - just like human children.
Little-Known Phenomenon These Tarantulas Live in a Community with Frogs Researchers document fascinating partnership between frogs and tarantulas living together in communities. PETBOOK presents the findings.
So Such for Being Silent! Researchers Discover That Sharks Make Sounds for the First Time Sharks were previously thought to be silent. A new study now shows for the first time that so-called "rig sharks" make conscious sounds.
Researchers Marvel Unique Sighting! Octopus Rides the Fastest Shark in the World Researchers at the University of Auckland discover an octopus clinging to the world's fastest shark and riding through the waves.
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.
Eyestalk Ablation This Is Why the Eyes of Shrimps Are Removed for Breeding Many shrimps have their eyes removed during breeding so that they grow faster. Experts are calling for a ban on eyestalk ablation.
World's Largest Pet Store Zoo Zajac Insolvent! What Does This Mean for the Animals? Zoo Zajac, the largest pet store in the world, is insolvent. What will happen to the 200,000 animals? Peta demands immediate action.
After Upheaval in Syria Animal Rights Activists Were Able to Care for Cats in Aleppo for the First Time Since 2015 House of Cats Ernesto is helping in Aleppo again after ten years. Many animals have untreated injuries and illnesses.
Survey Shows More and More Sick Animals Have Ended up in Shelters Veterinary costs rose significantly in 2022. Since then, more sick animals have ended up in animal shelters, according to a survey.