Whether it’s on the couch or in their own beds, dogs often turn a dizzying array of circles before finally settling down to sleep. While this seems an unnecessary ritual to their human counterparts, our canine companions are simply following a set of...
When it comes to catnip, there are two schools of cats: Those that hyperactively roll in it, lick it, and go “crazy,” an...
Dogs can develop an upset stomach for many reasons, but by far the most common cause is that Fido ate something he shoul...
Dogs lavish us with kisses, but cats are often more subtle in their displays of affection. While a sandpapery tongue isn’t always the sign of love we’d imagined, grooming us is our cat’s way of showing a strong trust and bond.
Cats spend a great de...
As much as it may alarm you, all cats have a reason when they bite. Whether it’s a reaction to pain or a simple message ...
It may be cute in a puppy, but when your full-grown dog jumps up to greet you, it can be a nuisance and dangerous for ch...
Dogs are pack animals by nature and follow a sophisticated set of rules regarding pack order. Establishing yourself as your dog’s leader, then, is important from Day One. Not only will this create structure and purpose in your dog’s life, but it also...
If your cat is like most, you often find him perched atop the refrigerator, wardrobe or other lofty places. He may be fu...
People tend fall into two camps when it comes to dog kisses: Some come home, swoop down and let Fido lavish them with sl...
A dog may be man’s best friend, but it doesn’t always feel that way when you come home to find he’s destroyed your favorite pair of shoes or gnawed the arm of the sofa. There are several explanations for Fido’s fixation on chewing, however, ranging f...