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1.  Dogs and cats are not furry people in disguise. They are wolves and North African wildcats* in disguise.
2.  There are more dogs in the United States than there are people in the United Kingdom
3.  Chocolate in excess is poisonous to dogs
4.  A single acetaminophen tablet can kill a cat

5.  Declawing cats is a cultural practice. It is sometimes done in North America, but it's almost unheard of in Europe.

6.  Spayed female dogs live on average one and a half years longer than dogs not spayed.

7.  Neutering male dogs reduces some forms of aggression
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8.  The Americans with Disabilities Act permits people with disabilities to take their trained service dogs anywhere
9.  Dog ownership in North America and Europe has declined for the last decade, while cat ownership has increased.
Labrador Retriever (Image Credit: John Prettyman/Harley Senzel)
10. The total cost of buying, feeding, and maintaining a dog the size of a Labrador retriever is, on average, equal to the cost of one Starbucks Espresso Frappuccino® a day.