Marly's Fun Fact Corner 6/1/12

 

...dogs have been domesticated for over 10,000 years?

...the United States has the highest dog population in the world with over 70 million dogs?

...cats have better memories than dogs? Tests conducted by the University of Michigan concluded that while a dog's memory lasts no more than 5 minutes, a cat's can last as long as 16 hours.

...a goldfish can live up to 40 years of age?

Marly Zeide is PCI Animal Health's client relations manager and official mascot. She loves sharing fun pet facts and keeping up with the latest veterinary news.