@petfacts

Dogs do dream! Dogs and humans have the same type of slow wave sleep (SWS) and rapid eye movement (REM) and during this REM stage dogs can dream. The twitching and paw movements that occur during their sleep are signs that your pet is dreaming

A cat has more bones than a human being; humans have 206 and the cat has 230 bones.

Cats should not be fed tuna exclusively, as it lacks taurine, an essential nutrient required for good feline health. Make sure you have the proper Pet supplies to keep your cat happy and healthy.

All cats have claws, and all except the cheetah sheath them when at rest.

A dog's nose is wet because it helps to clean their face.

Cats eat grass to aid their digestion and to help them get rid of any fur in their stomachs.

The average lifespan of an outdoor-only cat is about 3 to 5 years while an indoor-only cat can live 16 years or much longer.

Within hours of the September 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center, specially trained dogs were on the scene, including German Shepherds, Labs, and even a few little Dachshunds.

Two members of the cat family are distinct from all others: the clouded leopard and the cheetah. The clouded leopard does not roar like other big cats, nor does it groom or rest like small cats. The cheetah is unique because it is a running cat; all others are leaping cats. They are leaping cats because they slowly stalk their prey and then leap on it.

Cats can be taught to walk on a leash, but a lot of time and patience is required to teach them. The younger the cat is, the easier it will be for them to learn.

Puppies then take a year or more to gain the other half of their body weight.

A dog's whiskers are used to help navigate and detect objects.

When a domestic cat goes after mice, about 1 pounce in 3 results in a catch.

Only dogs and humans have prostates.

Owning a cat is actually proven to be beneficial for your health.