{"id":1235,"date":"2018-11-12T09:30:24","date_gmt":"2018-11-12T16:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/?p=1235"},"modified":"2018-11-12T09:30:24","modified_gmt":"2018-11-12T16:30:24","slug":"a-look-at-funny-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/a-look-at-funny-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"A Look at Funny Pets: Do They Actually Have a Sense of Humor?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-697946430.jpg\" alt=\"Funny pets may really have a sense of humor\" class=\"wp-image-1236\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-697946430.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-697946430-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-697946430-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You could spend an entire day watching all the funny animal videos online and still not see them all. Whether it\u2019s cats, dogs, llamas, or lizards, the undeniable fact is: animals are funny! The question is, though, do they know they\u2019re funny? In other words, do funny pets realize \u2013 and have full authority over \u2013 their own versions of a sense of humor?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try Not to Laugh <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is scientific evidence (not to mention centuries of anecdotal research) that animals experience various emotions. Like us, animals emote happiness, sadness, grief, playfulness, excitement, satisfaction, and more. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve probably seen what looks like a giant grin or content smile spread across your pet\u2019s face. Paired with purrs, barks, chirps, or other vocalizations, along with sparkling eyes, it\u2019s only natural to connect their physical expressions with emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speaking of Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Animals and people share most of the basic emotions, a fact that was first theorized in early primate research. Further studies concluded that the animals that displayed keen interest in certain fun or entertaining activities were most likely to have a playful, distinct sense of humor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Behaviors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pets are experts at learning our patterns. What\u2019s so amusing is that they react to the things we do in infinitely funny ways.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How about the cat that insists on sitting on your laptop while you\u2019re trying to file your taxes? What about when you\u2019ve just taken a load out of the dryer and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/how-to-enrich-your-cats-environment\/\">Fluffy comes along to sleep <\/a>among your nice clean laundry? What about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/love-a-dog\/\">dog that picks up your shoes, socks, glasses, phone, and wallet<\/a> and hides them? If these methods of funny pets don\u2019t grab our attention, nothing will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Say Cheese<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pets, like people, are highly motivated by food. To be sure, they will perform an array of tricks, pet dance moves, flips, tail wags, head butts, and more to show their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/cats-bite\/\">desire for something tasty<\/a>. Perhaps they employ their skills in these ways because they\u2019ve learned that people will smile or even laugh. It\u2019s hard work, but somebody\u2019s gotta do it, and funny pets are some of the hardest workers around!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All In The Timing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pets seem to know just the right moment to get the biggest reactions. Like parrots with their excellent mimicry, rhythm, and focus, animals appear quite apt regarding the moments they choose to step into the spotlight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Do You Think About Funny Pets?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Funny pets definitely live among us. While it\u2019s still up in the air whether or not they know they\u2019re being funny, we\u2019re pretty sure they do. Having a sense of humor helps us co-exist, and truly makes the experience of pet ownership that much more enjoyable.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since they add so much joy and happiness to our lives, it is critical that we keep up their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/veterinary-services\/pet-wellness.html\">health and wellness<\/a> as much as possible. If you ever have questions about your pet\u2019s behavior, personality, or health, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/contact-us\/\">we look forward to hearing from you<\/a> at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You could spend an entire day watching all the funny animal videos online and still not see them all. Whether it\u2019s cats, dogs, llamas, or lizards, the undeniable fact is: animals are funny! The question is, though, do they know they\u2019re funny? 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