Bringing you interesting Pet Facts daily. Click here for more Pet FactsTumblr (3.0; @petfacts)http://petfacts.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mc5xji6a791rumbhho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The smallest breed of dog is the <a name="0.2___DdeLink__2_2002583131" id="0.2___DdeLink__2_2002583131"></a>Chihuahua and the largest breed is the Irish Wolfhound.</p>http://petfacts.com/post/33920283871http://petfacts.com/post/33920283871Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:06:54 -0700pet factsIrish Wolfhoundchihuahua<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbg2yc1iRL1rumbhho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Any marking on your horse’s forehead is referred to as a star, even if the shape looks nothing like a star.</p>http://petfacts.com/post/32970488419http://petfacts.com/post/32970488419Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:06:12 -0700petfactshorsestar<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb33xiIZFm1rumbhho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Cats are able to hear ultrasonic sounds that humans cannot hear. This means they can hear rodents communicating with each other.</p>http://petfacts.com/post/32485697349http://petfacts.com/post/32485697349Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:58:30 -0700petfactscatscat earshearing<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_maq05hbAq91rumbhho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Controlling the temperature in your dwarf hamster’s room can ensure she has more male or female babies. Warmer temps lead to more boys, while cooler temps will result in more girls.</p>http://petfacts.com/post/32006805539http://petfacts.com/post/32006805539Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:08:05 -0700petfactsdwarf hamsterhamster<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_macqqeqdDQ1rumbhho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="Default"><span>Dogs are direct descendants of wolves, and dogs and wolves can mate to produce offspring.</span></p></p>http://petfacts.com/post/31741771117http://petfacts.com/post/31741771117Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:00:18 -0700petfactsdogswolves<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_macqklyXSh1rumbhho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="Default"><span>Timing is everything! Female dogs are only in heat (ready to mate) twice each year, for a total of about 20 days.</span></p></p>http://petfacts.com/post/31674950737http://petfacts.com/post/31674950737Sun, 16 Sep 2012 12:00:09 -0700petfactsfemale dogheat<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_macqgnIkmO1rumbhho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="Default"><span>The smallest breed of dog is the <a name="__DdeLink__2_2002583131" id="__DdeLink__2_2002583131">Chihuahua</a> and the largest breed is the Irish Wolfhound.</span></p></p>http://petfacts.com/post/31602668878http://petfacts.com/post/31602668878Sat, 15 Sep 2012 11:57:41 -0700petfactschihuahuairish wolfhound<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_maco59LZF81rumbhho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Newfoundlands have webbed feet. It is this interesting fact that makes them such great swimmers. </p>http://petfacts.com/post/31533679146http://petfacts.com/post/31533679146Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:55:45 -0700petfactsnewfoundlandsswimmers<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9vuxcQnaH1rumbhho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Like some other animals, guinea pigs cannot produce their own vitamin C. Therefore, this essential vitamin must be given through dietary supplementation to ensure continued health.</span></p></p>http://petfacts.com/post/31068020815http://petfacts.com/post/31068020815Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:00:29 -0700guinea pigspetfactspetsvitamin c<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9vuvsoHbp1rumbhho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Because a guinea pig’s teeth grow constantly throughout life, you must provide a supply of chew toys to keep the teeth worn down to a proper size. If the teeth are left to grow unchecked, they will become so long that they interfere with drinking and eating, which can ultimately result in death.</span></p></p>http://petfacts.com/post/31005575565http://petfacts.com/post/31005575565Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:56:10 -0700guinea pigpetfactspets<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9vumgxMDx1rumbhho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Another name for your guinea pig is “cavy.” In the wild, cavies are social creatures that live in “herds.” To be happy, domesticated guinea pigs require animal or human companions.</span></p></p>http://petfacts.com/post/30944077380http://petfacts.com/post/30944077380Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:56:34 -0700cavyguinea pigpetfacts<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9vujg7KtE1rumbhho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Indoor cats can live into their teens or even longer, provided they receive routine vaccinations and regular veterinarian checkups. The average life span of an indoor cat is 12 to 15 years. Outdoors cats do not live nearly as long as indoor cats.</span></p></p>http://petfacts.com/post/30935248607http://petfacts.com/post/30935248607Wed, 05 Sep 2012 08:18:51 -0700petfactsindoor catsroutine vaccinationscat<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5j64pItXM1rumbhho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>Rabbits are able to see nearly 360 degrees around. This is because their eyes are very large and are situated high on the sides of their head.</span></p>http://petfacts.com/post/28753051632http://petfacts.com/post/28753051632Sat, 04 Aug 2012 23:55:37 -0700rabbitspet facts<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5j6evjx8h1rumbhho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>Cats spend at least 1/3 of their time awake grooming themselves, and grooming begins within minutes after birth. While this might seem a bit obsessive to you, grooming performs several important functions: it cleans their coat, helps regulate their body temperature, and relieves anxiety.</span></p>http://petfacts.com/post/28397748724http://petfacts.com/post/28397748724Mon, 30 Jul 2012 23:48:38 -0700catscat groomingpet facts<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5j6dwpmMR1rumbhho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>If left unspayed and unneutered, one pair of cats and their kittens could produce as many as 420,000 kittens in 7 years time. That is an average of 60,000 kittens per year!</span></p>http://petfacts.com/post/27968979089http://petfacts.com/post/27968979089Tue, 24 Jul 2012 23:57:29 -0700kittensspayneutercatspet facts<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5j4hkV3hi1rumbhho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>More than 5 million new puppies are born in the United States every year, and many of these dogs will have multiple litters of their own puppies.</span></p>http://petfacts.com/post/27750890673http://petfacts.com/post/27750890673Sat, 21 Jul 2012 23:45:17 -0700puppiesus puppiespet factslitters<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5j6ck97ux1rumbhho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>Cats are designed for hot climates. Provided they have plenty of clean water to drink, cats can tolerate temperatures as high as 133 degrees Fahrenheit. </span></p>http://petfacts.com/post/27394530598http://petfacts.com/post/27394530598Mon, 16 Jul 2012 23:55:47 -0700catspet factshot climate<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5j6b1x2My1rumbhho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>How often do you hear your cat meow at another cat? Cats typically only meow at humans; they purr, hiss, or spit to communicate with other cats.</span></p>http://petfacts.com/post/26892161221http://petfacts.com/post/26892161221Mon, 09 Jul 2012 23:49:15 -0700cat meowmeowcatspet facts<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5j69pLAlq1rumbhho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>If you think your cat rubs against you just to tell you he loves you, think again. The real motive might be slightly weirder; cats rub against people to mark their territory with scent glands located in their face. </span></p>http://petfacts.com/post/26545565610http://petfacts.com/post/26545565610Wed, 04 Jul 2012 23:52:00 -0700cat snugglecat territorycatspet facts<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5j4qihOfP1rumbhho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>Puppies grow a lot during their first few weeks of life. In fact, to promote growth, a newborn puppy spends 90% of its first week sleeping and 10% of its first week eating. </span></p>http://petfacts.com/post/26407191167http://petfacts.com/post/26407191167Mon, 02 Jul 2012 23:52:50 -0700puppiesgrowing puppiesnewborn puppypet facts