Tagged With Behavior Research

Energetic cat leaping with a toy in its mouth among cat enrichment toys and a climbing tree

Do Cats Have ADHD? Exploring Feline Hyperactivity and Other Behaviors

9 February 2024

Topics include cat ADHD-like behaviors, how to tell if your cat's behavior is normal or abnormal, and the importance of environmental enrichment for your cat's health.

Siberian Husky with its tongue out licking a bowl of ice, looking stunned, in a sunny park

Do Dogs Get Brain Freeze? The Science of Cold Sensitivity in Dogs

9 February 2024

Cold-stimulus headaches in dogs could be the result of brain freeze, which would be characterized by restlessness and pawing at the face.

Brown rat displaying agility while navigating obstacles, with a skeletal overlay, in a clinical educational environment

Do Rats Have Bones? Exploring Rodent Skeletal Structure

9 February 2024

Topics include rat anatomy: the skeletal system, bone makeup, how to be agile without a cartilaginous skeleton, and evolutionary changes that helped ensure survival.

Calico cat gently licking its owner's hair strands, displaying a common feline behavior

Why Does My Cat Eat My Hair? Unraveling Feline Behavior and Health

8 February 2024

This article discusses several potential reasons for this behavior, such as love, stress, pica, and medical problems, as well as ways to stop it.

Ball Python exploring a twilight garden, with a focus on its head and tongue in soft lighting

Do Snakes Come Out at Night? Understanding Snake Activity Patterns

8 February 2024

Variation in the activity patterns of snakes: night, day, and twilight activity is affected by temperature, food, environment, and special senses.

Anxious-looking whiny Husky with mouth open, gazing upward, in a calm home interior

Why Is My Dog Whining Suddenly? Causes and Solutions

8 February 2024

Sudden onset causes of whining in dogs can include pain, stress, changes in the environment, and a desire for attention; it's important to evaluate and deal with these causes.

Beagle sleeping with its bum facing the camera, owner smiling and patting it, in a cozy room with warm lighting

Why Do Dogs Sleep with Their Bum Facing You? Decoding Canine Comfort

7 February 2024

Reasons why your dog sleeps with their butt toward you, such as showing trust, feeling comfortable, marking their territory, and other environmental reasons.

Russian Blue cat curled up by the feet of a person under a soft blanket in a cozy bedroom

Why Does My Cat Sleep by My Feet? Science Explains the Relationship Behind the Behavior

7 February 2024

Reasons why cats like to sleep by your feet: warmth, security, attachment, instinct, tactile, and domestication.

Australian Shepherd sitting beside a diagram of canine skeletal structure in a veterinary clinic

How Many Bones Do Dogs Have? Exploring Canine Skeletal Variations

7 February 2024

A summary of dog bones, how many bones dogs have, unique bone structures in different breeds, and how to keep your dog's bones healthy.

Two Corgi puppies outdoors, one with a short tail and the other with a long tail, looking back at their tails

Are Corgis Born With Tails? A Look at the Tail Characteristics of Pembrokes and Cardigans

7 February 2024

Corgis are born with tails; Pembrokes typically have their tails docked to conform to breed standards, while Cardigans have long tails; tail docking is controversial.

Samoyed dog playfully nibbling on owner's hand in a cozy, well-lit living room

Why Does My Dog Nibble on Me? Decoding Canine Affection and Stress Signals

7 February 2024

Topics covered include dog biting: how dogs communicate with people and other dogs, emotions, stress, as well as the importance of bite inhibition and sensory play in puppies.

Loyal dog with long legs and fawn fur following a casually dressed woman at home

Why Does My Dog Follow Me Everywhere? Insights Into Canine Companionship

6 February 2024

Canine psychology: attachment, the pack mentality, and separation anxiety as explanations for why dogs follow their humans.