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The joys of keeping a kitten are too numerous to count. These tiny bundles of soft, fuzzy, pointy, excitable joy are so inexpressibly wonderful, it almost hurts. ...Hold on... let me just take a breath here! Anyway, if you'll notice from my little rant there, in addition to being soft and joyous, those same sweet kitties are also pointy and excitable, so kitten training is pretty much mandatory. But how on earth do you train one? I mean... they're just as stubborn as their adult…

In this essay I will be comparing and contrasting the differences between “Cat and Rat:The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac” and, “How Cats and Mice Became Enemies”. These are both legends on how cats and rats/mice are enemies. I will be stating their similarities and differences in the following paragraphs. In this paragraph I am going to be stating the similarities of the legends. The similarities of the legends are that they both started out with the cat and rat/mice being best friends. They…

So, catnip does not work for every kitty. In fact, genetically-speaking, some cats lack a specific gene that creates that recognizable crazed response. So what if you really want to up your game during playtime, but your fuzzy little buddy can't be bothered with the green stuff? There are actually quite a few alternatives, some working in a similar fashion to catnip, others having a completely different mechanism of action. Today, we will discuss some of the more effective options and…

Many people are looking for more or new friends. If this is you, just buy a dog. Dogs have many great reasons for being better pets than cats. They make people more social, they make them happy, and they’re loyal. While people own dogs, they are very likely to go for a walk with their dog or go to the dog park. When they do these things, they usually run into other people that own dogs. If someone has a cat, they don’t usually walk their cats outside like people would do with dogs. Even at…

“Only my dogs will not betray me.” (Maria Callas). Dogs have been around for a very long time, since the beginning of mankind. They have been existing since 13000 B.C. in Central Asia. Before, humans feared these wolves, until they figured out that they ate their leftover foods that drew insects and protected them from the wild. Dogs descended from wolves and slowly evolved into the modern dog, for example, a tiny Chihuahua to a huge great dane. On the other hand, cats also have been around for…

“Woof” Versus “Meow” “Bark” or “Purr”, dog or cat, which is better? I personally prefer dogs because they trust easily, are easier to train, love to play, and will have a stronger bond with you. The world can be divided up into “dog people” and “cat people”. Each passionately believing that their preferred pet is superior, but which one is better a forming a relationship with you (“Scientist Prove Dogs Are Better Than Cats”)? A dog forms a relationship with you better than a cat and that…

Dogs and cats are the two main household pets. There are many reasons why you should get both, but getting a dog is the best way to go. Dogs are playful, fun, physical and active animals. Cats are very dainty, and it’s either ‘my way or the highway’ with this feline. Dogs are called “man’s best friend” for a reason. There is a special connection between dogs and humans, a connection that will not compare to one with a cat. Dogs are helpful, interesting, and smart animals. Dogs…

Follow these ten easy steps to make sure your pet rats stay healthy and happy. 1. Picking your Rat There's no real difference in male and female rat pets. Although, male rats are larger and more active than female rats. Female rats will tend to become more playful and active when they mature. Male rats will more often to mark their territory with "urine mark" and some females will do the same thing. The most important things to look for when choosing your pet rat are personality and health.…

Since thousands of years ago, animals served as companions to our ancestors, albeit mostly for hunting rather than as personal buddies. Nowadays, animals such as dogs and cats mostly enjoy human companionship, and some of them are even pampered than ever. In return, pets -- or animals in general -- bring joy and positivity to humans. Even if some people do not really own a pet, one can still see them by visiting zoos or watching them through documentaries or social media posts that can either…

Have you ever seen the movie Cats and Dogs? The cats are the villians and the dogs are the good ones in the movie. Now, there's a reason why the cats are the villians, it's because their charateristics resemble a typical villian in a movie. Cats are selfish and most are unfriendly depending on their moods- but dogs on the other hand are more approachable. Dogs are loyal and kind, no matter what breed they are- all dogs are friendly depending on how you approach them. There are many movies about…