One of the first things any cat owner does after adopting a cat is visit the vet. Cats can catch diseases just like humans can. Some are contagious to humans (these are called zoonoses) but the majority are not. Cats can also suffer from non-contagious diseases such as diabetes and cancer. Changes in appetite or […]
Dogs are geniuses when it comes to reading us and our intentions. Without being aware, humans give many cues to dogs of what we’re about to do or say. The tone of voice, facial expressions, body movements, even smell, all are indicators to dogs of what our intentions are and what we are feeling. Of […]
Dogs don’t sweat as we do. They cool their bodies by panting. Oxygen enters the body through the open mouth, cooling their bodies. The evaporation of moisture on the tongue helps to reduce body temperature. Dogs can also reduce body temperature by dilating their facial and ear blood vessels. This allows the blood vessels to […]
