Dog-Owned Life


Why do cats purr? And other top pet questions


The search engine has come up with the top 10 questions people asked about pets in the past year.

These appear to be in descending order, and come with the answers, as best as I can determine them.

  1. Why do cats purr? (Soon after birth, it is a way for a kitten to let its mother know that it’s OK. Later in life, some animal behaviorists believe, it’s a way cats comfort themselves in stressful circumstances.)
  2. How long do dogs stay in heat? (21 days)
  3. Why do cats knead? (It could be a comforting behavior kittens learned from using similar movements to get milk from their mother, or the way their mother kneaded to create a soft surface to sleep on.)
  4. How do you potty train a puppy?
  5. Do fish sleep? (They rest in a way that could be called sleep, though different from how we do it.)
  6. What do lizards eat? (Depending on the species, anything from plants to insects.)
  7. Can Guinea Pigs be trained? (Yes.)
  8. How long do rabbits live? (Spayed or neutered house rabbits live 8 to 12 years.)
  9. Are dogs colorblind? (Dogs have trouble with reds and greens, but can see blue and yellow.)
  10. Can dogs take aspirin? (Yes, but it does come with some risks.)
Mark Ramirez

2 Responses

  1. Bob James says:

    With reference to the item 10.Can dogs take aspirin? (Yes, but it does come with some risks.)

    Some sources state that when regular human aspirin is given to a dog, this can cause the same problems as experienced by people. This could include gastro, ulcer and clotting problems with prolonged use.Even so, normal aspirin can have some benefit and is of course the least expensive option.

  2. CSSM says:

    I’ve always been told to give dogs Buffered Aspirin to alleviate the stomach troubles. I’d check with your vet to find the best dosage though.