V_Ruban pets

18/06/2022

18/06/2022

A person who hunts with a Beagle is known as a “Beagler.”

Dogs are not colorblind. They can see blue and yellow.

All puppies are born deaf.

Dalmatians are born completely white, and develop their spots as they get older.

17/06/2022

Did you know cats don’t actually meow at each other? That’s right – it’s a communication tool reserved exclusively for humans.

According to a Cornell University study, cats are skilled at modifying their vocalizations based on the situation. For example, researchers suggest that the 7 a.m. “feed me” meow is longer and lower in frequency compared to the shorter, equal parts high and low frequency “adopt me” meow.

So, if you’ve ever felt like you understood what your cat was saying, now you know – you really do!

17/06/2022

The area of cells in the brain that detect different smells is around 40 times larger in dogs than humans. This means that your dog can pick up on way more smells than we ever could. This is why dogs are often used to sniff out people, drugs and even money!

13/06/2022

We all know dogs can hear much higher frequencies than us, but did you know they can also hear further? Generally, dogs can hear much softer sounds than we can, so they can hear things that are much further away.

13/06/2022

Dogs rely a lot on their sense of smell to find food, potential dangers, and friends, so needless to say they sniff a lot. Their noses are designed so smells can stay in their nose while air can move in and out of their lungs at the same time, which means they can breathe freely and still work out what that smell is!

13/06/2022

Yup, medical detection dogs are a thing. Because their sense of smell is so great, some dogs can be trained to sniff out medical conditions. They are used to diagnose a particular condition or to alert their owners if they need more medication. Some are even being trained to sniff out Covid-19!

One of these incredible dogs is Medical Detection Dog Pal (pictured above), who was awarded the PDSA Order of Merit. Pal played a vital role in diabetic owner Claire’s life by alerting her of changes in her blood sugar. If not caught in time, these changes could have killed her. Read more about their incredible bond.

11/06/2022

Dogs’ noses can sense heat/thermal radiation, which explains why blind or deaf dogs can still hunt.

Only one breed that was among the five most popular breeds in 1934— the Beagle — still remains in the top five today.

The name Collie means “black.” (Collies once tended black-faced sheep.)

05/06/2022

Dogs are great – they provide us with love, companionship and are always there when we need them. But did you know there’s far more to dogs than meets the eye?
We all know dogs have been ‘man’s best friend’ for thousands of years, but there’s loads more to our four-legged friends which makes them really amazing.

We’ve put together some of our favourite canine facts so you can learn a little more about your pooch.

03/06/2022

Basset Hounds cannot swim well because most of their weight is in their chest. Additionally, their stumpy, little legs prevent them from generating forward-motion. It’s especially important that dogs who are poor swimmers wear life jackets while on the water.
Obesity is the #1 health problem among dogs. Chonkers can be more likely to develop arthritis, heart failure, high blood pressure, and more. Help your dog slow down and enjoy their meals by feeding them with a treat stuffer or “slow bowl.” Our Fun Feeder Slo-Bowl creates a maze they work through for dinner. It also makes them eat up to 10 times slower, improving digestion and promoting weight loss.

03/06/2022

03/06/2022