Tagged With Behavior

Older, larger breed dog like a Mastiff standing over an underwear on a living room rug with a defiant, proud look

Why Does My Dog Eat My Underwear? Getting to the Bottom of This Puzzling Behavior

4 April 2024

Why do dogs eat underwear - reasons including pica, nutritional deficiencies, anxiety, and natural foraging instinct. Dangers include gastrointestinal blockages.

Golden Retriever pressing its face into the chest of its owner, who is gently petting the dog in a muted living room setting

Why Does My Dog Bury His Head Into Me? The Science Behind Canine's Affectionate Gesture

4 April 2024

Dogs nuzzle their faces into their owners as a way to demonstrate love, find security, and connect with their human family's smell.

Great Dane lying on tiled floor with partially digested dog food, looking nauseous

Why Is My Dog Throwing Up Undigested Food Hours After Eating? Causes and Solutions

4 April 2024

Causes of a dog vomiting undigested food several hours after eating, such as medical conditions like pancreatitis and megaesophagus.

Pet owner carefully inspecting a Golden Retriever's fur for signs of bed bug bites

Can Dogs Get Bitten by Bed Bugs? How to Keep Your Pets Safe

3 April 2024

While bed bugs will bite dogs, they much prefer human blood. However, dogs can carry bed bugs around the house on their bedding and furniture.

A fluffy brown Poodle sleeping peacefully on a cozy dog bed, with its tail twitching slightly upwards

Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails in Sleep? Decoding Canine Behavior

3 April 2024

The psychology of dreaming in dogs and how to help your dog get better sleep.

Shar Pei dog with a wrinkly, tan-colored coat resting with the tip of its tongue sticking out slightly

Why Does My Dog Stick Out the Tip of His Tongue? Exploring Reasons

3 April 2024

Reasons why a dog may have their tongue out include being relaxed, anxious, thirsty, or having an oral/respiratory condition such as hanging tongue syndrome.

Siamese cat perched proudly on the edge of a litter box in a domestic living room setting

Why Do Cats Sit in the Litter Box? Unraveling This Puzzling Behavior

3 April 2024

Why cats sit in the litter box, including medical problems and other reasons that could be causing this common cat behavior.

Muscular tabby cat crouched low, tail twitching, as if about to mark its territory on a hardwood floor

Why Is My Male Cat Peeing Everywhere and Meowing Excessively? Causes Explained

3 April 2024

Causes of a male cat peeing on everything and yowling, from medical problems to behavioral issues, and how to fix the behavior.

Brindle-coated elderly Great Dane resting near an oversized water dish in a veterinary clinic setting

Polydipsia in Older Dogs: Causes and What to Know

2 April 2024

Causes and treatment of increased thirst in senior dogs, such as diabetes, kidney disease, Cushing's, and old age.

Close-up of a French Bulldog with large, expressive eyes and a pink, curled tongue extended, looking like it is licking the air on a kitchen countertop

Why Does My Dog Lick the Air? Exploring Canine Behavior

2 April 2024

Why dogs may lick the air, from smelling their environment to feeling excited to coping with stress or anxiety.

Labrador Retriever dog pressing its muzzle into a beige carpet with a puzzled expression

Why Do Dogs Rub Their Faces on Carpet? The Fascinating Reasons Behind This Behavior

2 April 2024

Explanations for why dogs may rub their faces on the carpet, such as scent marking, skin problems, and health issues that need to be treated by a vet.

Sad-looking Golden Retriever wearing a black electronic training collar, lying on the ground in a home setting

What Are E Collars for Dogs? A Training Tool or Abuse

2 April 2024

The pros and cons of electronic dog collars, as well as other options that may be more humane such as positive reinforcement training.