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Chase that tail! Dogs chase their tails for a variety of reasons: curiosity, exercise, anxiety, predatory instinct or, they might have fleas! If your dog is chasing his tail excessively, talk with your vet.

Phoenician cargo ships are thought to have brought the first domesticated cats to Europe in about 900 BC.

According to a study shared by Cornell University, dogs were domesticated between 9,000 and 34,000 years ago.

Dogs engage in rapid-eye-movement when they sleep, and have dreams just like humans do.

The best age to bring a puppy home is 8 to 12 weeks.

There are nearly 14,000 animal shelters and rescue groups across North America.

Dogs have a third eyelid called a nictitating membrane, which helps to protect their eyes and keep them moist.

A dog's nose is so sensitive that they can detect minute changes in the earth's magnetic field.

Dogs have a wet nose to help them absorb scents.

A cat cannot see directly under its nose.

Americans love dogs! 44% of U.S. households have a dog, which equates to 55.3 million homes

Some common houseplants poisonous to cats include: English Ivy, iris, mistletoe, philodendron, and yew.

A cat's normal pulse is 140-240 beats per minute, with an average of 195.

Hyenas aren't actually dogs. They are more closely related to cats.

The chlorine in fresh tap water irritates sensitive parts of the cat's nose. Let tap water sit for 24 hours before giving it to a cat.