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A small dog packed full of personality and energy, the teacup Yorkie weighs in at under 4 pounds and makes a loyal and opinionated furry friend.

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Dogs

Caring For Your Teacup Yorkie

Mini pitbulls make excellent pets for families who want to add energy and playfulness to their homes. They are highly intelligent dogs.

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What to Know Before Getting Your Mini Pitbull

S lethargic dog is not always cause for concern, but if you notice your dog is tired and disinterested for more than a couple days, talk to your vet.

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What to Do About a Lethargic Dog

Bearded dragons are fun and friendly pets. They love to interact through the glass and, with some patience, can learn to like being handled.

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Discover the world of exotic pets and learn more about their special care requirements, unique personalities, and why adopting one may or may not be a good idea.

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Your Bearded Dragon Pet Primer

It's easy to fall in love with a new cat. However, if you already have a feline friend at home, they might not feel quite the same.

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How to Properly Introduce Cats

Catnip is well&#x2d;known for putting felines in a playful, blissful mood. It's safe for your feline and even has some benefits for humans, too.

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Catnip: The Feline-Friendly Plant

One particularly bizarre and often messy behavior is a cat's tendency to eat grass.

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Why Do Cats Eat Grass?

It's easy to understand why a cat meows when it wants feeding, but what about at other times? What are cats trying to tell us when they meow?

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Why Do Cats Meow?

It doesn't matter what toys and treats you buy for your cat, the thing they seem to like most is simply to get inside the cardboard box it came in.

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Why Do Cats Like Boxes?

On average, cats sleep between 12 and 16 hours every day, which are broken into short cat naps. Are cats the laziest animal around?

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Why Cats Sleep So Much

Kneading is a very well&#x2d;known behavior of domestic cats. The reasons for kneading are not clear, although many theories exist.

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Why Do Cats Knead?

The low toned rumbling of a purring cat is a familiar sound and a comforting part of a happy home for their owners.

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The Many Reasons Why Cats Purr

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