Tagged With Behavior

Mischievous corgi dog rolling on its back on a living room carpet, looking up with a pleading expression

Why Do Dogs Roll on Their Backs? The Answers

10 June 2024

Why dogs roll on their backs, including to scratch, scent-mark, show submission, and ask for belly rubs.

A Standard Poodle with a thick, curly black coat sitting calmly on a couch in a cozy living room

Do Poodles Bark a Lot? Insights and Training Tips

10 June 2024

Common reasons why poodles tend to bark too much, as well as some typical triggers and training techniques that work best to minimize excessive barking.

Closeup of a Labrador Retriever with a concerned expression and a slight head twitch

Do Dogs Get Tourette's Syndrome? A Look at Tic-Like Behaviors

9 June 2024

Dogs can't actually get Tourette's syndrome, but they can show signs of tics as a result of other things, just not a neurological disorder.

Calico cat with fur standing up and arched back in a defensive posture, in a warm living room setting

Why Do Cats Arch Their Backs? Exploring the Science Behind This Feline Behavior

8 June 2024

Why do cats arch their backs? It could be a sign of aggression, a way to stretch, or something else.

Burmese cat with golden eyes staring up at a person, its nose close to the person's mouth

Why Do Cats Smell Your Breath? Unraveling the Mystery

7 June 2024

Cats rely on their sense of smell to pick up on the odors in human breath, such as food smells, health-related odors, and emotional odors.

Two Maine Coon cats, one larger tabby cat biting the neck of a smaller calico cat on a carpeted floor

Why Does My Cat Bite My Other Cat's Neck? Understanding Aggression

7 June 2024

Causes of neck biting in cats, including play, dominance, and stimulation of the nape of the neck.

An Australian Shepherd dog holding a plush toy in its mouth, offering it to a smiling human in a living room setting

Why Dogs Bring You Toys: Evolutionary Insights

7 June 2024

When dogs give their humans toys, it's a leftover behavior from evolution, and they're presenting a "prey item" to the leader of the pack.

Tabby cat sitting on hardwood floor, staring intently at a litter box filled with clumping cat litter

How Often Should You Change Cat Litter? Expert Guidance

6 June 2024

Frequent cat litter changes, from scooping to full cleanings, as well as the type of litter you use and when to replace the litter box.

Tabby cat sniffing at a pile of mothballs with a concerned expression

Can You Use Mothballs to Repel Cats? The Dangers and Other Options

6 June 2024

Mothballs should not be used to repel cats because they are both an ineffective and dangerous option that can lead to mothball poisoning in cats.

Tabby cat with green eyes sniffing and licking cat litter from an open litter box in a bathroom

Why Do Cats Eat Litter? Causes and How to Stop It

6 June 2024

Causes of pica in cats, such as health problems like anemia and psychological issues like stress, and what to do about it.

Woman's hands carefully inspecting the golden fur of a calm, fluffy golden retriever dog sitting on a couch in a cozy living room

How to Know if Your Dog Has Fleas and How to Get Rid of Them: A Comprehensive Guide

6 June 2024

Symptoms of fleas in your dog, how to look for them, and natural and vet-approved ways to treat an infestation.

Close-up of a long-haired Persian cat napping comfortably on the top of a person's head

Why Does My Cat Sleep On My Head? The Reasons Revealed

5 June 2024

Why your cat sleeps on your head, including scent-marking, warmth, safety, and love, and possible health concerns.