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![Can Guinea Pigs Drink Tap Water? [Is It Safe To Provide_]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Can-Guinea-Pigs-Drink-ap-Water_-Is-It-Safe-To-Provide_.png)
When it comes to Guinea pigs, it’s natural to have lots of questions regarding their care. More specifically, you may want to know how to keep them optimally hydrated. They require access to water at all times, but can this be in the form of tap water? Is this safe …
![How Long Can A Parakeet Go Without Food? [Owners Dietary Guide]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/How-Long-Can-A-Parakeet-Go-Without-Food_-Owners-Dietary-Guide.png)
Keeping parakeets as pets means that you need to ensure they meet their basic needs. Food and water are two important obligations. But what are their actual dietary requirements; specifically, how much, when and how long are they able to survive without food? I have spent a lot of time …
![Can Saint Bernards Swim? [Are They Confident In The Water?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Can-Saint-Bernards-Swim_-Are-They-Confident-In-Th-Water_.png)
It’s only natural to wonder whether Saint Bernards can swim, given their sheer size and thick coat of fur. While navigating through the water is going to be more challenging for this breed, is it actually possible for them to go swimming? Safety is paramount so this is something you …
![Do Rhodesian Ridgebacks Like To Cuddle? [Are They Affectionate]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Do-Rhodesian-Ridgebacks-Like-To-Cuddle_-Are-They-Affectionate.png)
Rhodesian Ridgebacks are known for their loyalty and sensitive nature. But are they open to a cuddle with their owners? Is there any particular reason why they may want to do so, or strategies that you can try to get them more interested in showing this form of affection? In …
![Do Blue Heelers Like To Cuddle [Are They Affectionate Dogs?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Do-Blue-Heelers-Like-To-Cuddle-Are-They-Affectionate-Dogs_.png)
Blue Heelers are energetic yet obedient dogs that are known to cautious and protective. But do they like to cuddle up with their owners? Does this come naturally to them and is this something you should expect in this breed? I decided to spend some time researching the average temperament …
![Can Shelties Swim? [Are They Naturally Confident Swimmers_]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Can-Shelties-Swim_-Are-They-Naturally-Confident-Swimmers_.png)
As a Sheltie owner, you may want to know whether you can let them swim. With a long, dense, furry coat, it’s only natural to wonder whether they can still remain afloat as it collects water and becomes heavy. Of course, we want to keep our dogs safe, so we …
![How Smart Are Cockatiels? [Experience, Anecdote & Science]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/How-Smart-Are-Cockatiels_-Experience-Anecdote-Science.png)
When it comes to owning a pet bird, its only natural to want to know how smart they are and what they are capable of. But what about cockatiels? Are these birds known for their intelligence and is there any literature published from the scientific community to back this up? …
![Do Dobermans Like To Cuddle? [Is This Breed Affectionate?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Do-Dobermans-Like-To-Cuddle_-Is-This-Breed-Affectionate_-.png)
Dobermans are people-orientated dogs that are known for following their owners around. But do they like to cuddle with their owners and with other people? If so, why would they want to cuddle and are there any strategies to get this breed to want to cuddle more? With these questions …
![Can Greyhounds Swim? [Are They Naturally Good Swimmers?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Can-Greyhounds-Swim_-Are-They-Naturally-Good-Swimmers_.png)
If you own a greyhound, then you may have considered taking them for a swim. In fact, you would naturally think that they could be quite capable with their sleek bodies and the power they can generate in their legs. But what about their stamina and their long limbs; can …
![Can Basset Hounds Climb Stairs_ [Safety Considerations For Owners]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Can-Basset-Hounds-Climb-Stairs_-Safety-Considerations-For-Owners.png)
Basset hounds are notorious for their large bodies on short legs. It can make moving around less than ideal and they can even be quite amusing to watch. But what about the stairs? Can, and should, this breed be using the stairs or must they be avoided entirely? I decided …
![Why Does My Greyhound Stare At Me? [Is It Normal Behavior?]](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Why-Does-My-Greyhound-Stare-At-Me_-Is-It-Normal-Behavior_-.png)
Greyhounds are known to stare at their owners, which can be unnerving and unsettling, to begin with. If you have recently observed this behavior, then naturally you will want to know what it means and why they do it. Is it normal in this breed? I have spent some time …
![How Big Do Greyhounds Get_ [Average Height, Weight and Size] (1)](https://peteducate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/How-Big-Do-Greyhounds-Get_-Average-Height-Weight-and-Size-1.png)
Greyhounds are a graceful dog breed with a slim, aerodynamic build. These dogs were built for speed; they have narrow heads and slender legs which made them an ideal working-dog back in the day. But how big does the average greyhound get and how quickly do they reach full adult …