A Dog’s Nose Means Business The difference between a human’s sense of smell and a dog’s is enormous. Depending on the breed, dogs can have up to 300 million scent receptors, compared to approximately 5–6 million in humans. But it is not just the number of receptors that makes the difference. A dog’s brain also […]
Carved pumpkins are one of the most iconic symbols of Halloween. Spooky faces, ghosts, witches, and all kinds of creepy characters come to life when the lights go down. This year, however, you can leave the ghosts behind and give your pumpkin a much more familiar face: that of your dog or cat. And no, […]
Cats may not speak our language, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have plenty to say. From a subtle “meow” to a persistent purr or a very unmistakable hiss, cats use a variety of sounds to communicate with us and with the world around them. And if you sometimes feel that your cat has developed […]
September is dedicated to an issue that often goes unnoticed: the pain our pets may be experiencing without us realizing it. Dogs and cats feel pain just as we do. The difference is that they rarely express it in a way that is immediately obvious to us. Instead of “complaining,” they may simply sleep more, […]
Summer and the beach are among life’s greatest pleasures—not only for us but for many dogs as well. Some love chasing the waves, others enjoy digging in the sand, while many are simply happy relaxing beside their favorite humans. But while a day at the beach is great fun, it also comes with a few […]
A Dog’s Nose Means Business The difference between a human’s sense of smell and a dog’s is enormous. Depending on the breed, dogs can have up to 300 million scent receptors, compared to approximately 5–6 million in humans. But it is not just the number of receptors that makes the difference. A dog’s brain also […]
A Dog’s Nose Means Business The difference between a human’s sense of smell and a dog’s is enormous. Depending on the breed, dogs can have up to 300 million scent receptors, compared to approximately 5–6 million in humans. But it is not just the number of receptors that makes the difference. A dog’s brain also […]
