Fun Animal Facts by LazyPaw

Do animals have a sense of humor? Scientists trying to develop a better antidepressant pharmaceutical have made an accidental discovery—that animals have a funny bone. In the course of researching a pill to make life a little sunnier for people feeling blue, researchers found out that rats really do laugh when tickled, and that this

If you’ve ever dreamed of a gargantu-sized housecat, you have probably been dreaming of the Canadian lynx. And if you’re as desperate to see one of these 20-inch tall, 20-pound wild cats, as LazyPaw Animal Hospitals is on our virtual world tour, you’re likely to keep dreaming—the Canada lynx avoids human contact and is tough

Moving on through Canada, LazyPaw Animal Hospitals is on a hunt for beavers! No need to fear, though—we are only armed with binoculars.   Unfortunately for today’s beaver ancestors, early European explorers favored guns more than spyglasses. When European explorers in the late 1600s didn’t find the spices they hoped for when they were turned

Traveling north into Canada, LazyPaw Animal Hospitals is getting the first Passport stamp on our virtual ecological world tour. Granted, the first animal on our Bingo card is all the way on the east coast, but when a world tour is free to dream about, you can bounce around as much as you want without

Rounding out the LazyPaw Animal Hospitals dream tour of Hawaii, we’re putting a ridiculously cute spin on the ecological fantasy trip with… Spinner dolphins!   The islands are so teeming with life that you can book a tour to visit with wild dolphins, or you could kayak to a few special spots and spot them

No matter what the weather is like at LazyPaw Animal Hospitals in Frisco, sometimes our minds naturally wander to dream vacations in tropical climates. That’s why we’re taking off on a new blog series to tour around the world and explore some incredible animal species. Today, we know readers will squeal for seals!   Seals

Being a veterinarian is fantastic, but sometimes, you just want to see the world. We’d love to plan a global tour to see exotic animals across the planet, but my wife and fellow veterinarian, Dr. Julaine Hunter, and I are so busy with our wonderful patients here at LazyPaw Animal Hospitals that it’s hard to

Our patients at LazyPaw Animal Hospitals have an ongoing competition to see who has the cutest whiskers. It’s ongoing because, on the scale of adorable-ness, everyone is always outdoing each other.   Whiskers are most often noticed on cats, as evidenced by any child’s drawing of a feline, which is almost guaranteed to include whiskers.

If you’ve ever bragged about going cow tipping… LazyPaw Animal Hospitals doesn’t mean to be rude, but we’re not sure we buy your story. In other words: Bull! One reason cow tipping is a myth is because cows weigh a lot. About 1,400 pounds to be exact, which makes the idea of shoving your shoulder

LazyPaw Animal Hospitals is reminded every day of the many ways dogs are amazing creatures. From the teeny weenie Yorkie to massive Saint Bernards, dogs come in a huge variety of shapes and sizes. It’s hard to believe that every canine from the smallest to the largest are all descended from a single species—the Canis

Your friendly pet Fido is a genius—most of the time, anyway. Though some researchers say dogs rely mostly (or solely) on physical cues such as body language to interpret what we feel or want, other studies suggest dogs may have vocabularies as robust as the average human toddler’s. Although saying that may not be exactly

Last time on the blog, LazyPaw Animal Hospitals outlined how to tell whether a dog is happy, relaxed, playful or alert. Today, we’re discussing how to recognize signs that a dog is feeling aggressive, fearful, stressed or worried. Knowing the difference will help you be a better pet parent, but it will also help you

Humans rely on words to get their point across and understand others, but dogs rely mostly on body language to send and receive messages. Today, we’ll cover happy, alert, and playful postures. In the next blog post, we’ll cover body language that shows a dog is feeling threatened or aggressive. Happy Dog A happy, relaxed

We adore our dogs, but sometimes they behave… Strangely. Chances are that your favorite Fido has engaged in these mysterious and often embarrassing actions, but even if they can’t be stopped, knowing the reasons behind their wilder canine tendencies may help you have a little more patience—or at least a laugh—the next time they do

Dogs may be man’s best friend, but sometimes they do things that seem so weird we may wonder why the relationship works. From incessant licking to just plain staring at you until you’re uncomfortable, today LazyPaw Animal Hospitals is taking a closer look at some common canine behaviors and what reasons your pup may have

Dogs are wonderful… And weird. Have you ever wondered why your dog can seem almost eerily human in one moment, and then you turn around to find them doing something so distinctly canine you wonder how they ever became domesticated in the first place? Today, LazyPaw Animal Hospitals is dissecting oddball dog behaviors to explain

LazyPaw Animal Hospitals is knowledgeable about many more animals than just dogs and cats. We’re also experts when it comes to farm, equine, and even exotic animals! To celebrate our affection for some of the world’s more fantastic creatures, today we’re sharing some of our favorite exotic animal stories. Christian the Loving Lion Christian the

LazyPaw Animal Hospitals had a fantastic Fourth of July with local veterans at the third annual North Texas Military Association (NTXMA) “10-Mile Hump”. As we look back on a wonderful weekend of patriotism and celebrating our freedom, we thought it would be appropriate to spend some time thinking about what makes a hero special. To

Last time on the LazyPaw Animal Hospitals blog, we commended some incredible animals for their heroic acts. From a talking parrot who saved a choking child to a cat who alerted her sleeping family of a carbon monoxide leak just in time, we checked out some incredible stories. Today, we’re taking a closer look at

Every pet believes they are a rock star within the fences of their own back yards. But these celebrity pets favored by music legends of the past and present made their impact on modern culture by leaving paw prints on the hearts of those responsible for shaping music history. If you’re sure your pet is

Recently, LazyPaw Animal Hospitals profiled some famous pets, starting with the beloved animals of celebrity musicians and moving on to take a peek into the lives of some well known American presidential pets. Today, we’re hopping the pond to profile some of the fuzzy friends who have captured the hearts of British leadership and royalty.

Americans love following the lives of presidential families, especially when it comes to their pets. Today, we’re profiling some of our favorite First Pooches and First Kitties! Does your pet demand royal treatment? Then we’d love to meet them at LazyPaw Animal Hospitals in Frisco, where every animal is given the best of the best.

Everyone who has ever loved an animal knows what a great friend a pet can be. At LazyPaw Animal Hospitals, we’re not just animal lovers, we’re doctors, which is why we want to share some of the ways pets are good for more than just the human soul. Animal companions provide proven health benefits for

The World Cup is in full force, and to celebrate the games, LazyPaw Animal Hospitals is putting the spotlight on some jaw-dropping exotic cat breeds from around the world. The Siberian The Siberian is the national cat of Russia; the rare breed was adopted by former President Dmitry Medvedev. The cat, Dorofei, was featured on

This month on the LazyPaw Animal Hospitals blog, we’ve been delving into the world of frisky felines. As we count down to the upcoming World Cup on June 12, I wanted to take a walk on the wild side and showcase some exotic cat breeds from around the world. Savannah Cat (Africa) Savannahs are 30-pound

Longtime cat lovers are well versed in the incredible benefits of a rewarding relationship with a feline companion. However, sometimes the uninitiated may miss the boat on a potentially great pet relationship because they don’t think of cats as the right fit. The list of reasons cats are amazing can stretch on for ages, but

As Cliff Clavin Would Say…. We’ve been delving into the world of felines recently on the LazyPaw Animal Hospitals blog, and this week we’re looking at incredible cat facts! A long history • Cats first migrated to America from Europe in the 1750s. They were imported for their excellent pest control abilities. • In Australia

When you’ve decided to get a cat to call your own, the next big hurdle is finding her. After all, there aren’t just plenty of cats in the world—there are lots of breeds, prices, ages, and more to choose from. Even if you have a designer kitty in mind, you might be surprised which cat

Your cat might not speak your language, but you can learn to speak theirs. By understanding how to read the signs and signals your cat is sending you through their body language, you will have better insight into how they are feeling. Mrrow! Similar to babies’ coos and cries, meowing can send a variety of

3 Tips For Fabulous Holiday Pet Pics It’s that time of the year again the holidays! For many of us, the holidays consist of taking family pictures. As pet owners and lovers, we usually want to include our furry friends to make the picture complete! Some of us may even be guilty of a little