Why does my dog have dandruff?
When your dog has dandruff, it is in most cases because the skin has become dry and flakes off in small, white flakes that you typically see between the hairs...
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Where do dogs come from?
Dogs descend from the wolf. Every dog, from the smallest Chihuahua to the largest Great Dane, descends from the grey wolf (Canis lupus) and shares the vast majority of its...
Why does my dog lie on its back?
When your dog rolls onto its back with its paws in the air, it's almost always a good sign. A dog only exposes its belly when it feels safe, because...
What can dogs eat?
First and foremost, a dog should eat a fully balanced meal that meets its needs for protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. As a supplement, most dogs tolerate a range of...
Why do dogs have whiskers?
Dogs have whiskers because they act as sensitive sensory organs that give the dog information about its surroundings which sight and smell cannot provide on their own. The stiff hairs...
When do cats reach sexual maturity?
Most cats reach sexual maturity somewhere between four and ten months of age, and female cats are often earlier than males. A female cat can go into her first heat...
Why does my cat shed so much?
Cats shed all year round, but particularly heavily in spring and autumn, when the coat is replaced in step with light and temperature. Most of the hair you find on...
How far can a cat find its way home?
Most cats can find their way home from a few kilometres away, and some have been documented returning over far greater distances. There is no fixed limit to how far...
Why do cats lick themselves?
Cats lick themselves to keep their coat clean, regulate their body temperature, care for their skin and calm down. It is a completely natural behaviour that your cat is born...
Why won't my dog eat?
When your dog stands in front of an untouched bowl, it's rarely because the dog is simply being picky. A dog that won't eat is telling you something - it...
How do I know if my dog has eaten snus?
If you suspect that your dog has eaten snus, the most important answer is also the shortest: call your vet right away. Snus contains nicotine, which is toxic to dogs,...
How much does a 2-year-old dog sleep?
A 2-year-old dog usually sleeps between 12 and 14 hours a day. By this point, most dogs have finished the wildly growing puppy and adolescent phase and have entered adulthood,...
Which cat should I choose?
The most important thing when deciding which cat to choose is not the breed, but how well the cat's temperament, activity level and care needs fit with your everyday life....
How big will my dog get?
The most accurate answer to how big your dog will get lies in its breed and its parents. If you know both, you can usually get fairly close to the...
How many dogs are there in the world?
There are an estimated 700 to 900 million dogs in the world. That is the figure most international surveys arrive at, and it covers both family dogs with a permanent...