It seems that the more you want something, the more it seems to slip out your grasp. That job, that perfect partner, that cute cat…it’s painful to be ignored by your cat kid especially when your cat-despising friend is lavished with meows of affection. Cats and Dogs Dogs thrive on hearty displays of affection from […]
A snake’s hiss is a mode of defense snakes use in order to evoke fear into their attackers. And, may I add, this hissing tactic usually works well for the snake. Keep in mind that a snake is apt to be more afraid of you than you are of it (however, my wife would disagree […]
My method is not to stop them from scratching the furniture but to buy furniture, sheets, and other household items that I don’t necessarily care about being damaged. Know that you won’t be able to prevent the behavior completely – it is ingrained into their DNA. Still, you can minimize and possibly stop the damage […]
Like most symptoms in canines, panting can signify many things – not all of which are a cause for concern. There are also many different types of panting so being in tune with your dog’s behaviors is a key component of making sure he’s okay. Panting can indicate anything – from happiness to dire illness. […]
The age-old rivalry between cats and dogs makes it hard on people who love all four-legged furry friends, regardless of the animal. Rest assured that many of us have happy households full of humans, canines, and felines. On the other hand, if you get stuck in a situation in which your cat is not happy […]
Our canine friends are sympathetic animals and sometimes they can become depressed. You may say, “How ridiculous! Imagine a dog being depressed!” You may say that and, if you did, you would be wrong, for dogs can indeed become depressed and they tell us they’re depressed in different ways. Just as depression in their human […]
Because we love our dogs so much, we overlook their more disagreeable habits. Their propensity for sniffing out and ingesting foul objects does not seem to make us adore them any less! One of the more harmful substances which many dogs find tasty is kitty litter—especially after the kitty has littered! Why Do Dogs Eat […]
Puppies are excitable little creatures. Whether you are playing with them, just getting home from work, or making their (or your) dinner, they have a tendency to get overstimulated. This can cause them to pee when you least expect it. It’s called excitement urination and it is completely normal in young dogs. Dogs under a […]
Just like any behavior that our pets exhibit, context is the key to deciphering its meaning. What are the circumstances surrounding the behavior? How has your cat been acting recently? Has this behavior always occurred or did it just start? When your cat lies on her back there are many interpretations so let’s investigate some […]
Cats are meticulously clean. When they’re not sleeping or eating they can usually be found in yoga-like positions licking themselves down. They can spend almost 50% of their waking hours just grooming themselves! It’s almost a ritual for them – they have an order to their grooming habits. It’s easy to understand why they like […]
Cats retain an air of mystery to keep themselves safe. This same defense mechanism can work against them when they get sick. That leaves us to look for hidden clues to determine when they are sick. Strange Behavior Hiding is one of the most obvious signs a properly socialized cat is sick. Your cat may […]