Puppies are cute and cuddly, they just have one problem: the toilet is still where they feel comfortable. They may not go to their bedroom, but they will welcome any place, whether it's their master and mistress's new carpet or the expensive parquet floor.

The art of house-training a dog is not that difficult, but there is some advice you should take to heart.

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A lost animal usually has an owner who hopes to get the animal back. They will do everything they can to find the animal and will probably place their own wanted adverts, be it in newspaper adverts, notices that they put up in the area or, more recently, search notices on websites.

Unfortunately, there are also people who have no good intentions and pretend to be the owner in order to get the animal handed over by the honest finder in order to turn it into money.

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Pets are more than just cute companions that stand by our side, give and demand cuddles, bring fun or exercise.

Above all, pets mean that you have to change your lifestyle, because the care and feeding of an animal requires some adjustments on the part of the owner.
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When we think of fleas on animals, we often think that they are limited to their animal hosts. It's not for nothing that these lovely little animals are called cat or dog fleas? Unfortunately, this is not always the case. It is a common misconception that animal fleas never pass on to humans.

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Many families have smaller pets, such as hamsters, rabbits and the like, which are desired and kept by the smallest family members.

This tendency, which has almost become a tradition, is hardly questioned any more, as it is assumed that the animals are doing well if they are given a place to sleep, food and a minimum of cleanliness and attention. Children learn how to handle and care for an animal, which is sufficient justification for certain things we expect pets to do.

In itself, this may be a good reason to get a pet, but a lack of knowledge or simply ignoring the habits of these animals often means that their lives are not quite as happy as they could or should be.

The keeping of these small animals is therefore often not really animal-friendly. Species-appropriate husbandry is automatically attributed to larger animals or zoo animals, but not always to the smallest of them.

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When we humans are happy and feel good, our eyes light up and our mouths smile. When we are really happy, we open our mouths and laugh out loud.

However, the cat does not move the corners of its mouth, regardless of its state of mind. You can therefore not tell from the cat's mouth whether it is happy. So how does a cat actually smile?

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Which Pet The right pet for you depends on your available living space, income and what you expect from a pet.

Find out which of the following common pet species suits you and your lifestyle.

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Many people think that goldfish are excellent pets for someone who does not want to invest much in pet care and has no interest in owning a pet for a long time.

Both the life expectancy of the goldfish and the level of bonding between goldfish and owner depend on how much care you give the fish and whether you know about proper goldfish care.

Goldfish are not necessarily short-lived. With the right care, a goldfish can even live for ten years or more (one goldfish is said to have lived to be 43 years old!). How do you care for a goldfish to give it a long and happy life?

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Brushing a cat can become a burden, especially when it comes to long-haired cats. The cat wriggles and struggles while you get the hair in its eyes and nose.

However, brushing is particularly important for long-haired cats and you will both be glad afterwards that you took the time to do it.

How do you brush cats with as little stress as possible?

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Every cat owner can confirm this:

Cat urine exudes a particularly pungent and unpleasant odour. Apart from this, cat urine leaves permanent stains on carpets or furniture.

There are many reasons why cats do their business outside their litter tray, such as unclean litter trays, stress, old age or illness.

How do you remove cat urine?

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