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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

Bengal cat plays on the windowsill

Breeding relevant to animal welfare Why you shouldn't buy a Bengal or Savannah cat

A cat of the Munchkin breed, standing on a glass plate

Not recognized in Germany Munchkin, the popular "dachshund cat" with shortened legs

A Labrador looks up with sad eyes

Study proves Dogs can cry with joy

Manatee

Sloths are not ranked number 1 The 8 slowest animals in the world

Cat visits neighbor in the backyard

GPS data examined 3 out of 5 cats "cheat" on their owners

Dog and cat eat from a red bowl at the same time

Expert clarifies Can cats eat dog food?

Due to rising energy costs, many owners are parting with their exotic pets. In many cases, reticulated pythons are also affected.

Wave of exotic animals being sold Reptile owners want to get rid of their pets due to high energy costs

Two alpacas are standing in a meadow.

Fluffy camelids Should you take wedding photos with alpacas?

Cat lying next to a bowl of apples

Regional superfood Are cats allowed to eat apples? Expert clarifies

The animal shelters are overcrowded.

Office dogs, puppies, training problems The sobering result after the dog boom