A Look at Cat Behavior (and Some Things Cats Wish Owners Would Stop Doing)

A Look at Cat Behavior (and Some Things Cats Wish Owners Would Stop Doing)

Cats can be pretty easy to read – that is, if you speak their language. Using highly defined, super specific body language, cats convey a great variety of feelings. But they can also be incredibly subtle, and sometimes we don’t realize that what we’re doing is irritating them. What follows may include a swipe, hiss, […]

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Do Pets Sweat? How to Help Your Pet Stay Cool

Do Pets Sweat? How to Help Your Pet Stay Cool

Most of us probably don’t think about our pets sweating. After all, how would we know with all that fur? Pets don’t have any of the tell tale signs of sweat, and they don’t have a body odor. But how do our pets keep cool? Do pets sweat?  Keep reading to find out how our […]

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Lonely or Just Alone? What to Know About Leaving Your Dog Home Alone

Lonely or Just Alone? What to Know About Leaving Your Dog Home Alone

We all know that dogs are our best friends – after all, they are hard-wired to want to be with us all the time. And many of us would love to take them everywhere we go. Unfortunately, there are times when our dog pals can’t accompany us. Work, social functions, and other obligations sometimes dictate […]

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Oops, Another Accident! Is it Time for Pet Diapers?

Oops, Another Accident! Is it Time for Pet Diapers?

You’ve been trying to prevent it. You’ve taken your pet out to do his thing for the past hour, but to no avail. You watch like a hawk every step your pet takes across the carpet. Then, you miss your cue. Another puddle on the floor!  If a pet is having frequent accidents, it can […]

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Pet Lumps and Bumps: How Serious Are They?

Pet Lumps and Bumps: How Serious Are They?

Many of us have been there: your pet seems fine, and then suddenly you notice a lump or bump that seems to have appeared overnight. Sometimes these lumps can be caused by wounds, and other times they are other types of masses, such as warts or tumors. Whatever the cause, pet lumps and bumps are […]

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Help! My Dog Eats Cat Poop!

Help! My Dog Eats Cat Poop!

Living with both cats and dogs can be really fun and rewarding, but an interspecies household is not without certain challenges. Dogs are notorious for sleeping in cat beds, playing with catnip mice, eating kitty kibble, and perhaps worst of all, stealing “snacks” from the litter box. A dog eats cat poop for various reasons, […]

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Spotlight on Dog Behavior: Why Do Dogs Chase Their Own Tails?

Spotlight on Dog Behavior: Why Do Dogs Chase Their Own Tails?

In the human world, we “chase our tails” when we rush around ineffectually – be it physically or mentally. And, really, who can’t relate to that every once in a while? Dogs definitely can, but for many of our canine friends, the idea of chasing their tails is rooted in reality rather than metaphor. Why […]

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Reverse Sneezing: Is My Dog OK?

Reverse Sneezing: Is My Dog OK?

If you’ve ever witnessed a dog experiencing reverse sneezing, you were probably startled, confused, and alarmed the first time you saw it happen. The unpleasant honking, wheezing, and snorting associated with reverse sneezing can be so disconcerting that some pet owners have rushed their dogs to the emergency hospital because of it. Fortunately, reverse sneezing […]

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Potty Problems: Why Won’t My Dog Pee Outside?

Potty Problems: Why Won’t My Dog Pee Outside?

Do you have a poopy puppy? Or an older dog who has started peeing in the house? Perhaps you have a pooch who piddles on your guests’ feet. Whatever the case, potty problems can be upsetting for all. But, instead of unleashing your frustration, learn how to help your dog pee outside with the following tips.  […]

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Feeling Out the Facts About Whisker Fatigue

Feeling Out the Facts About Whisker Fatigue

The more you start to learn about cats and their behavior, the more it becomes apparent that we essentially have little lions in our home. Indeed, many of the things that they do are rooted in the same origins as their wild family members. The more we learn about our fierce little housemates, the more […]

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