Tagged With Stress and Anxiety Management

Concerned-looking Labrador Retriever sniffing at a raw steak on the floor in a household setting

Can Eating Raw Meat Cause Aggression in Dogs? Effects on Canine Behavior

14 May 2024

Aggression in dogs can be caused by many things other than what they eat, such as fear, anxiety, and a lack of socialization.

Fluffy Maine Coon cat running away from an outstretched hand across a hardwood floor

Why Does My Cat Run Away From Me? Unraveling Feline Behavior

14 May 2024

Why cats tend to bolt from their humans, including their natural instincts, past trauma, and their desire for freedom.

A plump, fluffy Persian cat with a worried expression lying next to scattered pieces of plastic wrap on the floor

Why Do Cats Lick Plastic? What This Weird Feline Behavior Means

10 May 2024

Explanations for why your cat might be licking plastic, such as the way it feels, medical issues like pica, and how to stop your cat from doing this.

Detailed portrait of a short-haired tortoiseshell spayed female cat meowing loudly with her mouth open wide, sitting on a couch surrounded by plush pillows in a cozy living room setting

Why Is My Spayed Female Cat Yowling? Causes and Solutions

10 May 2024

Spayed female cats can yowl because of medical conditions, hormone imbalances, or other behavioral issues that need to be addressed by a vet and changes to their environment.

Energetic Siberian Husky shaking a squeaky chew toy back and forth, with striking blue eyes and a fluffy gray and white coat

Why Do Dogs Shake Their Toys? Exploring Canine Behavior

9 May 2024

Dogs shake toys as a way to mimic hunting prey, which is a natural behavior that can depend on the breed and can also help them practice their hunting techniques.

Playful Siamese cat batting at the edge of a litter box that is filled to the brim

Why Is My Cat Peeing Over the Litter Box and How Can I Stop It? Causes and Solutions

9 May 2024

There are many different causes of why a cat might pee over the edge of the litter box, from medical reasons to environmental and behavioral issues, so the solution will likely need to be multi-faceted.

Close-up of a standard poodle with a curly, light brown coat licking its nose in a cozy, blurred interior setting

Why Do Dogs Lick Their Noses? The Science Behind This Common Behavior

9 May 2024

Why dogs lick their noses, including to cool down, enhance their sense of smell, relieve stress, and medical problems that need to be checked out by a vet.

Dog vigorously shaking its head from side to side on a neutral surface

Why Is My Dog Shaking Its Head If Its Ears Are Clean? Common Causes Explored

9 May 2024

Possible causes of head shaking in dogs with no ear problems, such as infections, allergies, foreign bodies, and neurological problems.

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.

Photorealistic image of a Shih Tzu dog kicking up dirt with its back paws in a serene play park setting

Why Do Dogs Kick After Pooping? Science Explained

6 May 2024

The science behind why dogs kick their feet after defecating - an instinctual behavior that has stuck with dogs for thousands of years.

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.

A Shih Tzu dog sleeping soundly on the floor under a bed in a low-light bedroom setting

Why Does My Dog Sleep Under the Bed? Exploring the Reasons

5 May 2024

Dogs tend to sleep under beds because of their natural "denning instinct" and their desire for safety and protection.