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Dogs have been wearing collars since Egyptian times! We have seen dogs with collars in art that dates back to ancient times.
The first cat show was held in 1895 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Some dogs have coats with two layers: the beautiful hair you can see, and a hidden, second coat called an undercoat. This undercoat helps a dog stay warm and dry in cold weather and it protects his skin from the hot sun, too!
A cat's normal body temperature is 101.5 degrees Farenheit.
One survey reported that 33% of dog owners admit they talk to their dogs on the phone or leave messages on answering machines while they're away.
Cats spend 30% of their waking hours grooming themselves.
Dogs nose prints are as unique as human finger prints and can be used to identify them.
During her productive life, one femal cat could have more than 100 kittens.
Dogs can smell 1,000 times better than humans.
An adult cat has 32 teeth.
Petting dogs is proven to lower the blood pressure of the dog owner.
If your cat is near you and her tail is quivering, this is the greatest expression of love your cat can give you.
Obesity is the #1 health problem among dogs.
A cat will almost never "meow" at another cat. This sound is reserved for humans.
Chicken or steak bones leftover from dinner can choke your dog or break and cause damage to the inside of his or her body. Visit your favorite pet store or animal hospital to find special bones that are safe for your dog to chew.
Backward-pointing spikes on a cat's tongue aid in their grooming.
A dog can locate the source of a sound in 1/1600 of a second and can hear sounds 4 times further away than humans can.
Cats get their sense of security from your voice. Talk to your cats! And be mindful of your tone of voice. Cats know when you're yelling at them (though they may not care!)
Small quantities of grapes or raisins can cause renal (kidney) failure in dogs. Chocolate, macadamia nuts, cooked onions, or anything with caffeine can also be harmful.
The more cats are spoken to, the more they will speak to you!
The oldest dog on record was an Australian cattle dog named Bluey who lived 29 years and 5 months.
The oldest cat on record was Puss, from england, who died in 1939 just one day after her 36th birthday.
The average dog can run about 19 miles per hour. Greyhounds are the fastest dogs and can run at speeds up to 45 mph!
Ailurophilia is the "love of cats".
It takes 18 muscles or more to move a dog's ear.
People who own pets live longer, have less stress, and have fewer heart attacks.
Dogs have sweat glands on their paws.
In the middle ages, Rottweilers were used to hunt wild boar.
A single pair of cats and their kittens can produce as many as 420,000 kittens in just 7 years!
Lassie was the first animal named to the Animal Hall of Fame in 1969.
Cats need 1/6th the amount of light that humans do to see. Their night vision is amazing!
Cats can see up to 120 feet away, Their peripheral vision is about 285 degrees.
The phrase "Dog Days of Summer" comes from an ancient Roman belief. It was believed that the Dog star, Sirius, gave off a lot of heat and caused higher temperatures during the months of June, July, and August.
There are more than 500 million domestic cats in the world, with 33 different breeds.
Dogs were first domesticated about 12,000 years ago.
Sir Isaac Newton, discoverer of the principles of gravity, also invented the cat door.
Irish Wolfhounds are the tallest dogs among all breeds.
A cat's heart beats twice as fast as a human heart, at 110 to 140 beats per minute.
Dachshunds were intially bred to fight badgers in their dens.
Calico cats are generally females.
Dalmations are born white and develop their spots as they mature.
The nose pad of a cat has a pattern that is unique to each cat.
The average life span of a dog is between 8 to 15 years. (Determined by breed, size, and lifestyle)
The average life span of an indoor only cat is 15 years, while the average life span of an outdoor stray cat that is fighting and roaming is 3 to 5 years.
A pet is considered a senior pet at the age of 7. It is recommended to check their bloodwork at least once a year.
You can use human sunscreen on dogs in the summer to prevent sunburn.

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