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Because we've domesticated our pets, it's a good idea to provide a cleaning routine to keep them free of harmful parasites, bacteria, and general dirt and dust.

Resources

Basics

The Best Pet Hygiene Tips You Should Be Doing

There are pros and cons to the various common pet birds, so zeroing in on why you want a pet bird can help you makes the best decision for you and your birdie.

Small Pets

Birds

Pet Birds That'll Make You Proud as a Peacock

Some contagious dog diseases are more concerning than others, and many are preventable with vet&#x2d;recommended vaccines.

These Are the Most Contagious Dog Diseases

The clownfish won hearts in 2003 when Finding Nemo was released and has remained a strikingly popular choice for tropical fish collections.

Fish

Clownfish at Home, Great Pet Fish or the Best?

It is fairly easy to train a dog to stop barking. With some patience and consistency, your pup will learn to control their outside voice.

How Do You Get a Dog to Stop Barking?

Dogs have some behaviors that seem strange at first but have an underlying reason behind them. Shaking, shivering, and trembling are some of those signs.

Why Do Dogs Shake?

Panting is usually a sign of a happy, well&#x2d;exercised dog. However, there are a couple of warning signs that it's worth watching out for, just in case.

Why Do Dogs Pant?

Depending on the breed of your dog, how it’s growing, and the food its eating can all affect the puppy’s growth rate.

At What Age Do Dogs Stop Growing?

Dogs tilt their heads in all kinds of situations, and sometimes the reason may not even be obvious.

Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads?

Unlike a beard or mustache, a dog’s whiskers are important for the way that your dog navigates the world.

Why Do Dogs Have Whiskers?

Adult female dogs typically go through regular heat cycles. During this time, they may be a little uncomfortable and messy and need some special attention.

How Long is a Dog's Heat Cycle?

While both large and small dogs have their charms, a good, medium&#x2d;sized dog can be an excellent companion.

Popular Medium-Sized Dog Breeds

The reasons dogs roll in the grass and other substances are varied, but there are some common causes that most dogs experience at some time in their lives.

Why Do Dogs Roll In Things?

Everyone knows that happy dogs wag their tails, but dogs use their tails for all sorts of essential things that go far beyond merely conveying happiness.

Why Do Dogs Wag and Chase Their Tails?

Modern science has given us a window into how dogs experience the world, and it has challenged the idea that dogs only see in black and white.

Can Dogs See Color?

It's hard to measure intelligence in dogs fully, but these are consistently considered the smartest dog breeds in the world.