Tagged With Mental Health

Calm, coiled Ball Python resting its head on the hand of a caring owner

Do Snakes Feel Love? What We Know About Reptile Attachment

9 June 2024

While snakes may not experience love in the same way humans do, they can still develop social relationships and attachments to their owners.

Detailed close-up of a domestic shorthair cat's face, highlighting the texture and placement of its whiskers

How Many Whiskers Do Cats Have? Exploring Feline Whisker Anatomy

9 June 2024

Cats have an average of 24 whiskers on their face, and these whiskers are highly sensitive and play a key role in a cat's ability to hunt, find their way around, and communicate with other cats. Trimming whiskers can lead to a cat becoming confused.

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.

A fawn-colored Great Dane wearing a service dog harness standing beside an elderly person using a walker in a bright indoor space

Are Great Danes Good Service Dogs? Their Service Potential Explored

7 June 2024

Great Danes are often used as service dogs because of their size, strength, and sweet temperament.

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.

Curious Labrador Retriever sniffing and licking a human's pillow on a bed, with a soft focus on the bedroom background

Why Does My Dog Lick My Pillow? Exploring the Slobbery Reasons

30 May 2024

Dogs are attracted to the smell of their owners, which could signal anxiety, stress, or another medical problem that needs to be addressed by a vet.

Cat with piercing green eyes sitting on a weathered stone pedestal, surrounded by ancient hieroglyphics and candles in an old cathedral-like interior

Cats in the Bible: Are They Evil or Just Misunderstood?

30 May 2024

The Bible's take on the value and treatment of animals, including cats, and how this has evolved throughout history.

A sleek black cat laying a dead mouse at the feet of its owner, who is looking down with a mix of appreciation and mild disgust

Why Do Cats Bring You Dead Animals? Exploring Instinct and Evolution

29 May 2024

Cats have a tendency to leave their owners presents of dead animals because of their natural hunting instincts and their desire to help their owners improve their hunting abilities.

Close-up portrait of a curious tabby cat with watery eyes looking directly at the camera

Why Do Cats Cry Tears? The Science of Watery Cat Eyes

26 May 2024

Cats don't shed emotional tears, but they do shed tears for physiological and environmental reasons such as blocked tear ducts or eye irritation.

Burmese cat with a short, glossy coat and golden eyes meowing as its owner sneezes

Why Does My Cat Meow When I Sneeze? Exploring Feline Instincts

20 May 2024

Cats have the ability to sense their environment and have evolved to interpret sneezing as a sign of danger, which is why they meow when their owners sneeze.

Frail, elderly tabby cat laying on a plush pet bed, with a concerned owner gently petting it

How to Know If Your Cat Is Dying: What to Look For and How to Help

19 May 2024

Typical symptoms of a cat that is dying include not eating, weight loss, low energy, loss of bowel and bladder control, labored breathing, and a loss of interest in things that once brought them joy.

Fluffy orange tabby cat curled up sleeping peacefully on the chest of a relaxed person

Why Does My Cat Sleep on Top of Me? Key Reasons

15 May 2024

Why do cats like to sleep on you? There are several reasons, some of which are evolutionary, emotional, and practical for both the cat and the human.