Tagged With Behavior

Black cat with green eyes staring intently into a shadowy corner, embodying curiosity and alertness

Do Cats See Ghosts? Exploring Feline Senses and Behaviors

2 March 2024

Cats’ super senses and actions have led to many superstitions, but there is no evidence that they can actually detect ghosts.

Fluffy white Samoyed with tongue out about to lick a smiling woman's ear, sitting on a black couch in a warm-lit living room

Why Does My Dog Lick My Ears? Uncovering Canine Behavior

2 March 2024

Reasons why dogs lick people's ears: to show affection, to strengthen social bonds, because of grooming instincts, because they like the taste, and because of health issues.

Happy Golden Retriever lying down, making a low rumbling sound, with a warm home environment in the background

Can Dogs Purr? Decoding Canine Rumble Sounds and Vocal Behavior

2 March 2024

This article discusses the science behind dog purring: why dogs make sounds that are similar to purring, how dogs communicate through sound, and the anatomy that enables dogs to make a wide range of sounds.

Fluffy orange Maine Coon cat lying on a patio, engaged with toys in a warm, inviting environment

What Do Cats Like? Exploring Feline Preferences and Behaviors

2 March 2024

Cat enrichment: comfort, stimulation, nutrition, environmental enrichment, pheromones, and sound for mental health.

Adult Chihuahua caught scratching a beige carpet, highlighting instinctive canine behavior

Why Do Dogs Scratch the Carpet? Uncovering Canine Behavior

1 March 2024

Causes of dogs scratching the carpet: natural instincts, stress, marking their territory, and ways of communicating. How to stop it through mental and physical stimulation.

Relaxed American Shorthair cat with a silver tabby coat lying down on a patio, tail up, attentive to its surroundings

Cat Tail Wagging While Lying Down: What Does It Mean?

1 March 2024

This article discusses the psychology of cat tail wagging when your cat is sitting down: emotions, anatomy, environmental factors, and sensory perceptions influencing feline communication.

Affectionate Shih Tzu with pleading eyes follows its owner inside a cozy home

Why Is My Dog So Clingy? Unraveling the Causes of Canine Attachment

29 February 2024

This article discusses the concept of dog neediness, including reasons such as anxiety, stress, and breed predispositions, as well as ways to help with separation anxiety and encourage independence.

Alert black and white cat with a puffed-up tail standing on a garden path surrounded by greenery

Why Do Cats Puff Up Their Tails? The Science of Cat Tail Language

29 February 2024

This article discusses four reasons why cats may puff up their tails: defense mechanisms, emotional signals, physiological responses, and the importance of context.

Attentive Cane Corso on a walk in a grassy park, looking into the distance with ears perked up

Are Cane Corsos Aggressive? Unraveling the Complexities of Their Temperament

28 February 2024

Temperament of Cane Corsos: how to tell if they're being protective or aggressive, training, socialization, and responsible dog parenting.

German Shepherd with tongue out, licking a couch in a sunlit cozy living room

Why Does My Dog Lick the Couch? Uncovering the Canine Behavior

28 February 2024

Reasons why your dog may be licking the couch: boredom, anxiety, taste, medical problems, environmental factors, and the interplay between diet and scent.

Worried Border Collie keeping a safe distance from a blurred skunk in a backyard

Can Skunk Spray Kill a Dog? Unveiling the Risks and Protections

28 February 2024

Hazards of skunk spray for dogs, such as chemical burns, anemia, and behavioral issues, along with ways to prevent and treat these issues.

Relaxed Siberian cat appearing to smile, comfortably lounging in a sunlit room

Can Cats Smile? Understanding the Science of Feline Happiness

27 February 2024

Topics include interpreting your cat's face: how to tell if they're 'smiling' or just purring, as well as the research on how cats feel and talk to humans.