28 articles
Gayle Hickman has been researching and writing about pet behaviors since 2011. In addition to Petful, her articles have appeared on Reader's Digest, YAHOO Shine and WebVet, to name a few.
Dogs may notice changes during pregnancy, but fetal-hearing claims remain unproven. Understand heartbeat and crying claims, behavior changes and practical ways to prepare your dog for a baby.
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Compare cat and human brains through anatomy and cognition research. Learn what brain size, cortical neurons, memory and familiar-voice experiments reveal, and what popular intelligence claims cannot prove.
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Are cats and babies safe together? We check six common myths, from smothering to toxoplasmosis and allergies, against CDC and AAP sources and give one practical action for each real risk.
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The fastest dog breeds can top 45 mph, with the Greyhound leading the pack. Here are the speed rankings by top mph, plus the 10 breeds that dominate agility competitions and what makes them so quick.
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Most tail chasing is harmless play, but it can also signal fleas, pain, anal gland trouble, or canine compulsive disorder. Here is how to tell the difference, what puppies versus older dogs are telling you, and when to call your vet, reviewed by a.
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Tabby is a pattern, not a breed. Learn all the types of tabby cats: the 5 coat patterns, 7+ colors from brown to rare cinnamon and fawn, plus a simple step-by-step way to identify your own cat's exact color and pattern.
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Why do cats chirp at bugs, birds, and even at you? That distinctive chatter is your cat's hunting instinct showing. Here is what cat chirping, chattering, and trilling really mean, plus when the sound is worth a closer look.
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Why does my dog lick my ears? Our vet-reviewed guide covers the reasons behind this behavior and simple ways to discourage it.
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Dog zoomies explained by a vet: what causes FRAPs, why they happen after baths, when they're normal, and how to handle them safely.
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Here are some care tips and set-up instructions for keeping your kid's frog in a jar. This should only be a temporary home, though.
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Cats have an enormous amount of smell receptors in their noses, but that's not the only thing that makes your fluffy feline a total mouse-hunting machine.
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I have firsthand experience in what it's like to watch a little pet pig turn into a humongous responsibility.
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