Dachshund, Chihuahua, Shepherd dog 9 dog breeds that are not suitable for beginners
Many people choose a dog based on its appearance. However, some dog breeds are not suitable for beginners. We present 9 of them.
Marike Stucke
Freelance Author
As a child, Marike Stucke always wanted to be a vet. Unfortunately, it soon turned out that she couldn't see blood - extremely unfavorable for her career aspirations. So she studied biology and became a journalist. Today she is able to live out her love for animals privately by riding horses and professionally by writing about pets for PETBOOK. Her dream is to one day set up an animal rescue center on the Canary Islands.
Veterinary medicine What is the difference between castration and sterilization?
PETBOOK explains the difference between castration and sterilization and what the advantages and disadvantages are.
Up to 33 feet long These are the 6 biggest snakes in the world
They weigh as much as a piano and are as long as a bus! PETBOOK presents the 6 largest snakes in the world.
Elephants, orcas and others Animals also mourn the loss of their own kind
It's not just us humans who feel grief. PETBOOk explains how animals like orcas and elephants mourn the loss of conspecifics.
Staying protected in the heat & sun Treating and preventing sunburn in horses
Horses with certain coat and skin colors are particularly affected by sunburn. PETBOOK reveals what these are.
Not all of them seek protection What do birds do when it rains?
PETBOOK explains how different birds protect themselves from the rain and how this differs from species to species.
Once the world's rarest big cat The Iberian lynx is no longer threatened with extinction
The Iberian lynx used to be the rarest cat in the world. Thanks to targeted conservation projects, the population has recovered.
Nutrition This is why carrots are unhealthy for rabbits
The image of a rabbit nibbling on a carrot is ubiquitous. But are carrots really the right food for rabbits?
"Do you speak Horse?" This is how even beginners may understand the body language of horses
PETBOOK explains the basics of horse body language with important examples, so that even beginners will understand horses better.
Disease Wobbler syndrome – why horses occasionally stumble on their hind legs
If a horse has movement disorders, the cause may be a condition known as Wobbler syndrome. PETBOOK explains what it is all about.
Shoebill from East Africa This giant bird eats crocodiles
Where the shoebill gets its name from becomes clear at first glance. How the giant bird from Africa manages to eat crocodiles.
Its venom causes pain for months Why the platypus is the most poisonous mammal in the world
The platypus is a very special animal. PETBOOK explains why these unusual creatures can also be dangerous to humans.