First Pets: Presidential Pets Throughout History

“Bo Obama” has certainly received his share of media coverage, but he’s actually just the latest in a long line of critters who’ve called the White House home. While 68 percent of our presidents have owned dog, other animals have also lived at this address — such as cats, canaries, goats, horses and even cows. The following infographic takes a look as some “first pets” history.

Road Tripping with Fido?

Although driving without securing a small child in a car seat is illegal in all 50 states, only New Jersey bans pets from riding unrestrained in cars. What’s worse: animal restraints—specifically those for dogs—are not widely used, even though pet travel has increased 300 percent since 2005. Do you know how to safely travel with your family pet?

The Lifetime Costs of Pets

Do you know how much your pets are costing you? The lifetime costs of your pets could surprise you! From food and medical expenses to toys and treats, all potential pet owners should be aware of the costs involved in owning a pet. This infographic breaks down the costs of keeping our furry friends happy.

How Animals See the World Using Logos as an Example

This infographic, published by The Logo Company, looks at how certain animals see the world, using famous brand logos as an example. It shows hows cats, bees and birds view brand logos such as Coca-Cola, Google, McDonalds and YouTube. There’s also some other cool facts about how these creatures see things.

When and How to Vaccinate Your Kitten or Puppy

This infographic, published by Heartlandvetsupply.com, provides step-by-step instructions on what, when, how, and where to vaccinate your kitten or puppy. It includes schedules of vaccines needed for pet up to 20 weeks as well as detailed pictures of how to prepare syringe and where to inject in animal.

For The Love Of Dogs

Did you know that 40% of dog owners hang Christmas stocking for their dogs? Or how about the fact that one third of dog owners admit that the dog goes along on the family vacations? These and other fun facts about our canine friends included in this infographic.

How Animals See the World

The human eye is pretty amazing, but there are some things it cannot do such as see ultraviolet light or detect images at a great distance. The visual capabilities on non-human creatures can help to open our eyes to the possibilities beyond our limited sight. This infographic, published by Mezzmer, looks at vision from some animal’s point of view.

How to Become a Backyard Zookeeper

Do you love zoo animals? Do you have questionable morals and ethics? Then running a backyard zoo could be for you! It’s actually pretty inexpensive and depending on where you live, you may not even need a permit. The following infographic from HowDoIBecomeA.net provides information if you decide to be a backyard zookeeper.

Are Pets Good For Your Health?

Love, companionship and sloppy wet kisses are just a few of the reasons people own pets. In fact, a whopping 62% of American households own at least one kind of pet, be that a dog, cat, bird or something else. In this infographic, for which I’m not sure who originally created it, you will learn more about the connection between our health and owning pets.

Dog vs Human Anatomy Facts

The human-dog relationship amounts to a very long lasting symbiosis. Dogs have acted as humans alarm systems, trackers and hunting aides, and children’s guardians as well as playmates. Humans have provided dogs with food and security. This relationship has stabilized over many years and intensified into mutual domestication. But have you ever wondered what anatomical differences exist between humans and dogs? This infographic from Pet365 will explore this question.