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.
According to experts, intelligent dogs can learn around 165 words. But spoken language isn't the only means by which our dogs try to understand us.
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For years we suspected that cats don’t like sweets. We now know it's more about abilities than attitude. Here's the answer to why can't cats taste sweet things.
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Wondering how does a cat brain compare with a human brain? Or asking how smart are cats? Check out these details of a cat brain vs human brain to learn more.
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Wondering how long do dogs sleep? On average, adult dogs sleep for about 12-14 hours per day, but it really depends on various factors, such as breed and age.
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Dogs may perform this behavior because it's in their genes.
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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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If you're wondering, "Can dogs watch TV?" — the answer is yes. But research has shown that watching television may not come easily for dogs. Here's why...
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The house guests were told that Blizzard was a little edgy. But I don't think we were truly prepared for the hissing and spitting.
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About half of the world's domesticated cats are rightfully described as tabbies. Check out the 4 different tabby color variations.
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Can dogs hear babies in the womb? Learn how dogs detect pregnancy changes and the science behind their ability to hear in utero sounds.
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When we think of agility events, our first thought is of dogs. But did you know that cats can take part in agility competitions?
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Whether you know this noise as chirping, clicking or chattering, your cat does this out of frustration from not being able to get to prey.
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