Tagged With Happiness

Orange tabby cat sitting on top of a newspaper, with a content expression and paws carefully placed on the pages

Why Do Cats Like to Sit on Paper? The Science Behind the Strange Behavior

10 May 2024

Cats' tendency to love paper can be traced back to a few different things, including their senses, the way that it feels, and even some of their natural behaviors like scratching and marking their territory.

Closeup of a tabby cat sniffing an air plant, with the plant slightly out of focus in the background

Are Air Plants Toxic to Cats? Keeping Your Feline Friend Safe

9 May 2024

Air plants are usually safe for cats, although you should still take steps to avoid allergies or sensitivities to the plants themselves.

An elderly Bulldog curled up on a couch, its legs moving in short bursts as it lets out a quiet whimper

Why Do Dogs Twitch in Their Sleep? Uncovering Canine Dreams

8 May 2024

Why dogs kick in their sleep - it has to do with dreaming and happens more in puppies and older dogs than it does in adult dogs.

Two Maine Coon cats, one black and one tabby, engaged in a snarling standoff in a living room, with a concerned owner watching in the background

Do Cats Kill Each Other? What to Know About Feline Aggression

7 May 2024

Cats can sometimes be driven to kill other cats because of predatory aggression and competition, but these are both things that can often be managed with the right steps.

Calm, contented tabby cat slowly blinking at a person's hand in a peaceful indoor setting

Why Do Cats Blink at Humans? The Science of the Slow Blink

7 May 2024

Cats slow blink as a sign of trust and comfort in their relationships with their human friends, a type of body language.

Pastel-colored veiltail betta fish laying motionless on the bottom of an overstocked aquarium

Why Is My Betta Fish Laying at the Bottom of the Tank? Decoding Betta Behavior

6 May 2024

Causes of betta fish laying at the bottom of the tank, such as poor water quality, tank conditions, stress, illness, and acclimation.

Elegant Siamese cat with a creamy coat and blue eyes sitting on a windowsill, looking inquisitively at the camera

Why Are Siamese Cats Mean? Debunking the Stereotypes and Truths

6 May 2024

The reality of Siamese cat personality - they are frequently mislabeled as mean, but can be loving if they are taken care of correctly.

Portrait of a Shih Tzu with its ears pinned back, conveying a nervous and insecure expression

Why Do Dogs Put Their Ears Back? Decoding Canine Body Language

6 May 2024

Dogs move their ears back to show that they are scared, feeling insecure, or to show submission. This makes their ears look smaller and less noticeable.

Close-up of a curious, alert Dutch rabbit with black and white markings, making a light, trilling sound

Do Rabbits Purr? Exploring a Rabbit's Unique Vocalizations

5 May 2024

What rabbit "tooth purring" is, why rabbits engage in this behavior, and how it is different from worrisome grinding behaviors.

Close-up of a fluffy white Persian cat happily rolling in a patch of dirt

Dirt-Rolling Cats: Evolutionary Insights into Feline Behavior

4 May 2024

Reasons why cats dust bathe - including scent marking, grooming, and cooling off, but dangers include parasites and poisons.

Bernese mountain dog lying on a rug, happily wagging its tail as its owner scratches the base of its tail

Decoding Dog Behavior: The Fascination with Sweet Spot Scratching

4 May 2024

Dogs enjoy having their tail base scratched, which causes the release of endorphins and oxytocin to make them feel good.

Fluffy orange tabby cat sniffing a pile of fresh catnip leaves

Smells That Attract Cats: Scents Your Kitty Will Love

4 May 2024

Cats like the smell of catnip, valerian root, and pheromones from plants, and they hate citrus, perfumes, and essential oils.