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Cats vs. Dogs: The Preferred Pet

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Are you an aspiring pet parent but contemplating whether to go for a cat or a dog? Well, you’re not alone! Most of the pet parents might have gone through this dilemma before adopting their babies. However, it is not easy to determine which animal makes a better pet. Therefore, let us have a look at a few differences between a cat and a dog to come to a conclusion. •Space Cats require less space while dogs need a lot more freedom. If you live in a small apartment, adopting a cat can be a good idea. But, if you live in a spacious home, you can consider adopting a dog. However, you should remember that while cats do not mind staying alone, dogs crave company. Therefore if you have a tight schedule and stay away from home for long, a cat might be a better companion for you. •Priorities Kittens are overall pretty low maintenance when compared to puppies. Once the weaning period is over, you can leave a kitten unsupervised at home. Once they are toilet trained, they are more than happy ...

Dr. Dogs: Can Our Fluffy Friends Sniff Out Diseases?

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Though the shape and size of dogs differ, what remains constant is their unique ability to detect scent in a range of situations. Reports say that dogs’ smelling abilities help them experience the world similar to how sight helps us to learn about the environment. Their nose is very important when it comes to finding food, mates, and safe spaces. Dogs can even determine how people are feeling by sniffing. For example, they can detect fear by sniffing human scent. Therefore, it is not surprising that dogs’ smelling abilities can help us detect a number of diseases, including the highly infectious Covid 19. Reports suggest that dogs’ smelling abilities might be 10,000 times better than humans because of the 100 million scent receptor that they have in their noses compared to only 6 million in human beings. The animals are also able to sniff a wide range of smells at much lower concentrations when compared to humans and high-tech laboratory instruments. They sometimes detect smells a...