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Study the science of animals to get a deeper understanding of your pet's brain, body and behavior.

How a Tiny Kitten Saved Me from My Darkest Days
There was a time, not too long ago, when getting out of bed felt like climbing a mountain barefoot. My mind was heavy, my heart heavier. Some days, even the thought of opening the curtains felt like too much effort. Friends tried to help, but there’s only so much comfort words can bring when you’re trapped inside your own head.
By Vocal Member 6 months ago in Petlife
New Species Alert: A Stick Insect So Big It Looks Like a Fallen Branch (Video)
Written By Eelemarni Close-Brown “You don’t find something this big and this strange every day… especially not in treetop rainforests where almost nobody looks.”
By Lynn Myers6 months ago in Petlife
The Cage I Keep Selling:
They don’t live long. That’s the part you’re warned about if you let people know you love pet rats. They’ll tell you not to get attached. They’ll remind you they’re “just feeders.” They’ll talk about their short lifespans like it should somehow make the loss easier.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin6 months ago in Petlife
The Joyful Journey of Pet Life: A Bond Beyond Words
The Early Days: Welcoming a Pet Bringing a pet home for the first time is an unforgettable moment. Whether you adopt from a shelter or buy from a breeder, the initial connection between a human and an animal often feels magical. Puppies wag their tails in excitement, kittens purr in comfort, and birds chirp to express their happiness. This beginning stage is all about learning and adjusting. Owners must create a safe environment, provide nutritious food, and schedule regular vet checkups.
By Tariq jamil6 months ago in Petlife
Tiny Tortoise Miracle
Tiny Tortoise Miracle I never imagined the day I’d find hope again would begin with a trip to a discount pet store and a tiny creature the size of my palm.
By Hamad Haider6 months ago in Petlife
Why Do Cats Knead? The Curious Habit Explained. AI-Generated.
If you’ve ever had a cat curl up on your lap, purring contentedly while rhythmically pushing its paws in and out, you've experienced the mysterious behavior known as “kneading.” Sometimes called “making biscuits” because of the bread-dough-like motion, this habit is both adorable and puzzling.
By Secret7 months ago in Petlife
I Tried to Teach My Dog to Use Zoom
Let me start by saying this: I didn't intend for any of this to happen. I'm not a dress-up-my-dog type or have an Instagram account for them. I am a plain work-from-home person with a hyper Jack Russell terrier named Milo and a lousy, tragic need for online meetings.
By coderex7 months ago in Petlife
The Silent Killer: Understanding High Blood Pressure
Imagine a deadly threat quietly lurking inside your body — one that doesn’t announce itself with pain or clear symptoms. You feel fine, so you assume you’re safe. Meanwhile, this silent enemy is slowly damaging your arteries, heart, kidneys, and brain. By the time you finally sense something is wrong, it may already be too late.
By Noor Hussain7 months ago in Petlife
The Last Day with My Pet
StarIt’s strange how one day can hold so much meaning, how you can feel a lifetime compressed into a single sunrise and sunset. When I woke up that morning, I already sensed it was different. My pet, who had been growing weaker over the past few weeks, didn’t greet me at the door or wag their tail when I called their name. Instead, they stayed curled up in their favorite spot near the window, soaking in the early morning light as if they knew it would be their last chance to feel it.
By Kim Jon7 months ago in Petlife
The Science Behind the Human-Dog Bond
I still remember the moment I locked eyes with Daisy for the first time. She was a golden retriever pup with floppy ears, big brown eyes, and a tail that wagged so hard it shook her whole body. I had gone to the shelter “just to look,” but the second I knelt by her crate, she pressed her nose to the bars, and in that instant, something happened. Something deep and unexplainable. I felt seen, understood—even loved.
By From Dust to Stars7 months ago in Petlife
The Secret Language of Pets
Pets are often called “man’s best friend,” but anyone who’s lived with a pet knows it goes way beyond friendship. It’s like having a little furry or feathered telepath who speaks a secret language that only you can understand — a language beyond words.
By Asad Khan7 months ago in Petlife
Numerous observations suggest that killer whales are attempting to form bonds with humans.
In an intriguing new study, researchers found that wild killer whales made 34 attempts to feed on humans. These uncommon cases occurred over 20 years and four oceans. Some took place from the shore, some in open water, and still others close to vessels.
By Francis Dami7 months ago in Petlife