Most animals don't realise that they exist. But that doesn't mean they don't have an ego. Do only humans have an ego or can animals also be egotistical?

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When a cat's emotions build up, they can become destructive nervous wrecks. That's why cats, like humans, need a way to relieve their stress in order to calm down again. A cat ball or a ball of wool is the best way for cats to playfully get their stress under control.

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Animals often instinctively know what is good for them and what is not, but they are curious by nature. Therefore, there are many hidden sources of danger in the household that can be avoided if they are recognised as such. What are the most common dangers for animals in your household?

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Unfortunately, dogs go missing all the time. But don't give up hope for your lost pet too quickly, many dogs come home again. You can do more than just wait and hope.

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If you want to make your aquarium more interesting, you can add a frog or a crayfish or crab. There are a number of different freshwater crayfish, but they require a landing site that is out of the water and are therefore a little more difficult to keep. Most frogs also need land, but there are varieties that can live entirely in water. 

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As much as we love our house cats, there are places in the home and outside where cats are simply not allowed to go. Cats generally don't listen, so they have to be kept away by other means, but in a natural way. Here are a few natural cat repellents that are completely safe for cats.

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Dwarf ponies are easier to keep than a large pony or horse because of their small size, but they still have certain needs when it comes to feeding, stabling and keeping them healthy. How do you care for a dwarf pony properly?

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Cats love to play outside in the snow, but their sensitive paws often come into contact with road salt. Road salt can damage a cat's paws and skin. In the worst case scenario, cats can swallow road salt and die from it.

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A cat that is more than 10 years old is considered a senior cat. Older cats undergo changes in their body and character that cat owners should be aware of. An older cat, like an older person, needs more care to stay healthy. 

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Cost rationalisation is leading larger stables in particular to use mattresses. The term mattress housing is used when the entire stall is mucked out by machine only once a week or every fortnight, and in the meantime old straw, new straw and horse manure accumulate like a mattress.

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