Tagged With Behavior

Close-up of a sleek, black cat intently chewing on one of its front paws

Why Do Cats Bite Their Nails? Understanding This Quirky Behavior

25 April 2024

Explanations for why cats chew on their nails, from keeping their claws in good shape to when it might be a sign of a bigger problem.

A black cat with bright yellow eyes sitting calmly on a porch, unfazed by a coyote lurking in the background

Coyotes and Cats: How to Keep Your Cat Safe From Predation

25 April 2024

Coyotes are known to hunt cats, and their diets can be made up of anywhere from 1-35% of cats. There are several non-lethal methods that can be used to keep cats safe from coyotes. These include keeping cats indoors and using deterrents.

A Siberian Husky puppy cautiously sniffing a small orange tabby cat sitting back on its haunches and eyeing the dog warily, in a cozy living room setting

Do Huskies Get Along With Cats? What to Consider Before Getting Both Pets

25 April 2024

How to make sure your husky and your cat get along, including how to introduce them, train them, and signs that they're doing well together.

Border collie running at full speed through a grassy field, with its body blurred to convey motion

How Fast Can a Border Collie Run? Unleashing the Speed of the Breed

24 April 2024

Border collies are one of the fastest dog breeds, reaching a top speed of 35 miles per hour.

Close-up of a distressed Golden Retriever puppy being scolded by its owner for an accident in its crate

Is Your Puppy Pooping in Their Crate? Here's How to Crate Train

24 April 2024

Causes of a dog pooping in its crate, such as incontinence, the size of the crate, and how to fix it with crate training and cleaning.

Orange tabby cat sitting on owner's lap, gently biting their hand while purring

Why Does My Cat Bite Me Gently While Purring? Understanding Your Cat's Biting Behavior

24 April 2024

Why cats give love bites, like when they gently bite you while purring.

A fluffy Persian cat with large eyes staring at a bowl of dry cat food, appearing hesitant to approach it

Why Won't My Cat Eat but Is Acting Normal? Exploring Cat's Appetite Loss

24 April 2024

Typical causes of a cat not eating for a short period of time, such as stress, dental problems, and stomach issues, and how to encourage them to eat.

A large, fluffy grey and white Maine Coon cat lying on a soft grey blanket, contentedly kneading and sucking on the fabric with a peaceful expression

Why Do Cats Suck on Blankets? Exploring the Science Behind This Behavior

24 April 2024

Causes of blanket sucking in cats, including why they do it, what it means, and when it might be a cause for concern.

Close-up portrait of a Pug with a wrinkled face, gazing intently at the camera with partially closed eyes

Why Do Dogs Blink? An Investigation of Canine Blinking

24 April 2024

While the third eyelid is one reason that dogs don't blink as much as people, the frequency of blinking has also been associated with other things, such as the size of an animal and its social behavior.

A brown Burmese cat with gold eyes gently bumping its head against its owner's legs on a patio

Why Do Cats Headbutt? The Many Interesting Reasons

24 April 2024

Why do cats headbutt people? Some of the most common reasons include pheromones, scent marking, affection, and mood signaling.

Orange tabby cat happily rolling on its back on a fluffy rug, being petted by a person's hand

Why Do Cats Hate Belly Rubs? The Psychology of Feline Tummy Time

23 April 2024

Cats' reactions to belly rubs are a combination of instinct and preference, some like the feeling and some don't.

Close-up portrait of a small poodle mix dog wearing a recovery collar, resting on a plush pet bed with a worried expression after surgery

Why Do Dogs Shake After Surgery? Causes and Comfort Tips

23 April 2024

Reasons and treatments for postoperative shivering in dogs, such as the effects of anesthesia, pain, anxiety, and problems with temperature regulation.