By Susan Paretts One minute your cat is lounging around dreaming of catnip and the next he’s awake and his tail is vibrating. But what do those tail movements mean and what is your cat trying to tell you? In addition to…
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Dogs have to be taught to walk nicely on leash. They’re not born knowing that they shouldn’t pull ahead or lag behind. Teaching leash manners can be challenging because dogs move faster than us and are excited about exploring outdoors….
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By Ashley Tyler credit: adogslifephoto/iStock/GettyImages You came home from a long vacation and expect your dog to jump all over you the second you walk through the door and smother you with wet kisses because she’s missed you terribly, but when…
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By Marissa Leotaud There’s nothing wrong with a daily chat with your cat. Pet parents love to talk to their feline friends who communicate with us either verbally or through body language. But we must admit, there is a bit of…
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https://www.aspca.org/ One of the most common complaints of pet parents is that their dogs are disruptive or destructive when left alone. Their dogs might urinate, defecate, bark, howl, chew, dig or try to escape. Although these problems often indicate that…
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By Cuteness Team If you have a cat, chances are your furry little friend likes to fall asleep wherever it pleases — including on top of you. This is pretty common behavior for felines, but why do…
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By Kate Hughes As a species, cats are known for their grace, agility and athleticism. However, there is one physical feat with which many cats have struggled—getting down after they climb a tree. Why does a cat climbing…
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I hope this year’s holiday activities have been fun and enjoyable for you and your family–including the furry, four-legged ones, too. Historically, this time of year many families welcome new pets into their homes. If you got a beautiful new…
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https://www.petfinder.com/ While cats may seem mysterious to some, to others, understanding a cat is simply a matter of paying attention, watching the cat’s body language and responding accordingly. Cats use a variety of ways to communicate their feelings, needs and…
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By Deidre Grieves February 16, 2015 at 09:00PM Have you ever wondered if your dog understands what you’re thinking when you give him a specific look? According to new research published in the journal Current Biology, he actually might….
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By Monica Weymouth How do you introduce a human to a kitten? That’s easy: adopt a kitten, present the kitten, wait 10 seconds, then watch the human fall hopelessly in…
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http://www.vetstreet.com/healthypet It’s a conundrum, for sure. One minute your beloved kitty is over the moon with pleasure as you scratch her favorite spot and the next thing you know you’re left staring at tooth marks on your arm. You’re not…
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Do you walk your dog, or does your dog walk you? Unfortunately, many pet parents struggle with what is supposed to be a fun activity with our furry friends. We’ve got some handy strategies for you from California trainer and…
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By PetMD Editorial May 22, 2018 at 09:23PM By Dr. Wailani Sung When we brought our puppy home several years ago, I worried that my adult dog would not like the puppy, and that my puppy would not bond…
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https://trudog.com/ If you’ve ever been around a dog that’s bitten someone, you know the pet parent usually says, “I don’t know why he did that! He’s never done that before!” The truth is any dog will bite given the right…
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