by Jennifer Nelsonon May 08, 2017 We all deal with stress from time to time, and our pets are no different. While some dogs are more anxious than others, most dogs will have at least one thing…
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http://shibashake.com/ Like us, dogs have anxieties and fears. A dog’s anxieties, may not be the same as our own anxieties, but they cause stress and physical reactions just the same. Some common dog anxiety problems include Separation anxiety –…
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By Susan Dorling credit: Aksenovko/iStock/GettyImages For thousands of years, cats have cuddled, snuggled, and finagled their way into our palaces, huts, condos, and bungalows. From earning the reverence of ancient Egyptian royalty to winning the most…
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By Diana Bocco Chemical communication through pheromones was probably the first form of communication to evolve in animals, says Dr. Valarie Tynes, DVM, President of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and a Veterinary Services Specialist with…
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By Briana Hansen credit: vubaz/iStock/GettyImages During the holiday travel season, you may have to leave your feline friends behind. While they have a reputation for being lower maintenance than dogs, cats…
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By Allegra Ringo If you’re a dog lover, you’ve probably wondered at some point whether the dogs in your life recognize you. We’ve got good news for you: Research suggests that yes, dogs do recognize…
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Image via didesign021/Shutterstock By Victoria Schade A visit to the vet clinic can be stressful for both pets and their people. For many cats and dogs, a simple wellness exam is actually a series of increasingly scary and…
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By Kayleigh Roberts credit: kiszon pascal/Moment/GettyImages No matter how old they get, our dogs will forever be puppies in our hearts. Even though we always don’t want to face the realities of time, it’s important for our dogs’ health that we…
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By Kayleigh Roberts Dogs are simple creatures, but that doesn’t stop us from projecting a whole array of complex emotions onto them. Still, sometimes it can be hard to shake the feeling that your dog is,…
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By Kayleigh Roberts Cats march to the beat of their own drum. They tend to do what they want, when they want, seemingly without a care about what anyone (human or otherwise) thinks. But behind all this confidence, do…
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By Betty Lewis Does your sofa look like Freddy Krueger had his way with it? Are the drapes more suited to Edward Scissorhands’ house? The key…
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By Victoria Schade Your cat is probably living a good life. Her cat bowl gets filled on a predictable schedule, and she’s got a soft place to sleep, a selection of cat toys that occasionally catch her interest, and a soft…
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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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