Tagged With Happiness

Orange tabby cat kneading a plush cushion in a cozy living room setting

Why Do Cats Knead? The Evolutionary Origins of Kneading

4 May 2024

The reasons why cats knead, including where the behavior comes from, what it means, and how to deal with it.

Maine Coon cat with a dense, silver-grey coat making biscuits on the arm of a soft yellow couch

Why Doesn't My Cat Actually Make Biscuits When Kneading? Decoding Feline Behavior

3 May 2024

Explanations for why some adult cats don't knead, including the effects of being separated from their mother too early and differences in individual temperament.

A small poodle with a curly light brown coat barking in a dimly lit living room at night

How to Get a Dog to Stop Barking at Night: Expert-Approved Solutions

3 May 2024

Proven methods to prevent your dog from barking too much at night, such as positive reinforcement training, changes to the environment, soundproofing options, and dealing with separation anxiety.

Maine Coon cat lounging on a wooden shelf, uninterested in the potted succulents and herbs around it

How to Keep Cats Away From Plants: Tips for Your Indoor Garden

1 May 2024

Proven ways to train your cat to avoid your houseplants and outdoor plants, including smells, barriers, and positive reinforcement.

Burmese cat with a short, glossy coat and alert, gold eyes staring intently at the camera with a rigid, defensive posture

How to Tell If Your Cat Is Protective: What It Means to Be Guarded

1 May 2024

Signs that your cat is being protective, such as a rigid body, an arched back, piloerection, and aggressive actions such as hissing and swatting.

Close-up of a lethargic blue and white betta fish lying on the bottom of a cluttered, dirty aquarium

Why Is My Betta Fish Not Moving? Causes and Solutions

30 April 2024

Reasons and solutions for why your betta fish is lethargic, including problems with water quality, illnesses, and environmental factors.

Tabby cat cautiously sniffing a rubber plant, with a concerned cat owner reaching to shoo the cat away

Can Cats Eat Rubber Plants? What You Should Know

26 April 2024

Rubber plants are poisonous to cats, leading to symptoms like an upset stomach and ataxia. Cat owners should block off access to these plants and use other methods to deter their cats from getting too close to them.

German Shepherd dog with worried expression and low, tucked tail standing in a park setting

Why Is My Dog's Tail Down? Understanding the Signals

26 April 2024

Causes of low tail carriage in dogs, including health problems, psychological issues, and other reasons why a dog may carry its tail low.

Calico cat mid-leap, biting down on a person's bare toes

Why Do Cats Bite Feet? Stopping the Playful Attacks

26 April 2024

Causes of foot biting in cats, such as predatory drives, boredom, and health problems, as well as ways to stop and deter the behavior.

Graceful Siamese cat gently kneading its paws on the chest of its human companion, in a softly lit, intimate bedroom setting

Why Do Cats Lay on Your Chest? The Comforting Reasons

25 April 2024

Cats sit on their owners' chests because of evolution and psychology, and it helps them feel better and closer to their owners.

Fluffy Ragdoll cat curled up asleep on a plush white pillow

Why Does My Cat Sleep on My Pillow? Experts Explain

25 April 2024

Cats sleep on their owner's pillow because of their natural instincts to feel safe and secure and to mark their territory.

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.