Tactile Whiskers
Sensitive hairs on animals like cats and dogs are used for navigation.
Tapetum Lucidum
A reflective layer in pets' eyes boosts night vision, causing a glow.
Tarantula Hawk
A wasp species preys on tarantulas and is sometimes kept as a pet.
Tawny Owl
A species of owl sometimes kept in falconry.
Teacup Dog
A term for miniature-sized dog breeds bred to be extra small.
Terramycin
An antibiotic often used for treating pet eye infections.
Tervuren
Belgian Shepherd known for intelligence and herding.
Thigmophilic
Describes surface-preferred animals like reptiles and rodents.
Thoroughpin
A swelling condition is found in the hock area of dogs and horses.
Tick Fever
A disease transmitted by ticks that affects pets, especially dogs.
Titer Test
A blood test is used to check a pet’s immunity levels before vaccinations.
Toe Tufts
Cats and dogs with long fur often have extra fur between their toes.
Tokay Gecko
A colourful, aggressive gecko species.
Tolling
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers lure ducks.
Tomial Tooth
A sharp ridge on the beak of birds of prey is used for killing prey.
Torpor
A state of reduced physiological activity, like hibernation in reptiles.
Toxicosis
A term used in veterinary medicine for poisoning in pets.
Trancing
Sighthounds move slowly under low objects.
Trichobezoar
It is a scientific term for a hairball, often found in cats and rabbits.
Tricolor Coat
A three-colour fur pattern in Beagles and Bernese Mountain Dogs.
Trotter Dog
A term for dogs with a specific gait, often seen in sled dogs.
True Albino
Genetic conditions in animals causes red eyes from a lack of pigment.
Tug Toy
A toy for interactive tug games with dogs.
Tully Monster
A distinctive prehistoric marine creature.
Tumbleweed Pet Fur
A humorous term for clumps of loose pet hair in the house.
Turid Rugaas Signals
Dogs use a set of calming signals to communicate and prevent conflict.
Tuxedo Markings
A tuxedo-like black-and-white fur pattern found in cats and dogs.
Twining
Cats show affection by wrapping their tails around their owners.
Tympanum
The external ear structure in some reptiles, such as turtles and frogs.
Tyrannophilia
A fascination with reptiles is often seen in exotic pet enthusiasts.