Shelby Tatomir
PAWnder These Fascinating Pet Facts
Cats spend approximately 50% of their waking hours grooming themselves.
Cats have 32 muscles in each ear.
75% of pet owners celebrate their dog’s birthday.
58% even sing the famous ‘Happy Birthday’ song on their dog’s birthday
Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds, while dogs only have about ten.
Rabbit teeth never stop growing; tough plant food helps to wear them down.
After reaching maturity, cats only meow to communicate with humans; normally, only kittens meow to other cats.
A cat’s memory can last as long as 16 hours—exceeding even that of monkeys and orangutans.
Cats sleep for around 70% of their lives which can be up to 16 hours a day.
All puppies are born deaf. Though as they get older, they can hear 4 times better than humans can.
Millennials own more pets than Generation X and the Baby Boomers.
About 6.5 million pets enter American animal shelters every year, and about 2.3 million pets are adopted from American animal shelters every year
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Cats and dogs are the second and third most popular pets in America, with 88.3 million and 74.8 million, respectively – fish are the most popular.
Want More Fun Pet Facts? Now Sniff Out These Dog Facts:
We all know our dogs are the best thing since sliced bread. But have you learned about just how cool our furry friends really are?
- Researchers estimate that a dog’s sense of smell is between 10,000 to 1000,000 times better than humans. Please your pup’s sniffer with dog puzzles and games that simulate hunting for delicious smells!
- It’s a myth that dogs are colorblind. Dogs can see muted colors, like our vision at dusk. Keep your pup visually engaged with a selection of toys plucked from the rainbow!
- A female dog, her mate, and their puppies are capable of producing over 66,000 dogs in the span of six years!
- A dogs’ only sweat glands are between its paw pads.
- A dog’s mouth exerts 150-200 pounds of pressure per square inch. Some dog breeds can exert up to 450 pounds per square inch. Super chewers need toys that can stand up to the toughest play.
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Swimming Pet Facts
- Newfoundlands are great swimmers because of their webbed feet and long toes! They have the longest toes of all the dog breeds!
- Did you know the life jackets are an important safety precaution for swimmers good and bad?
- Most dogs don’t know when to take a break. Even the strongest of swimmers can tire easily in the water and run into trouble if they aren’t wearing a dog life jacket.
- 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.
These Facts About Hoomans and Their Dogs Are Wild!
Franklin Roosevelt sent a destroyer ship at the expense of the taxpayer to pick up his Scottie in the Aleutian Islands. Would you ever charter a ship for your furfam?
An estimated 1,000,000 dogs in the U.S. have been named as beneficiaries in their owner’s will. If you’re a dog who received an inheritance from your pawrent’s, we can help!
Studies have shown that spending time with dogs can cause the brain to produce oxytocin – a hormone that can reduce stress and enhance well-being! Now go spend some time with your pup!
Soft rock and reggae music are most positively associated with relaxed behaviors in dogs.
Dogs can taste salty, sour, sweet, and bitter, though they only have 1/6 the number of taste buds humans do.
Dogs can learn over 1,000 words!
Tired puppies can get fussy just like little kids, If you have a tired puppy, try nap time!
Dog yawns are as contagious as people yawns.
Paul McCartney added a frequency only dogs can hear to the end of the Beatles song ‘A Day in the Life.’
A one-year-old dog can be as mature physically as a 15-year old human.
#19 Dogs can tell time better than we think – they have an internal clock just like us!
#20 87% of dog owners say their dog curls up beside them or at their feet while they watch TV.
Want more? Check out: Dog Iq Test | How Smart Is Your Dog?
