Tagged With Stress and Anxiety Management

Close-up of a Persian cat with a guilty, anxious expression staring at a stained spot on the hardwood floor where it has defecated

Why Does My Cat Poop on the Floor? Causes and Solutions

6 April 2024

Finding and dealing with the causes of a cat's litter box aversion, like health problems or changes in their environment, is essential to fixing the issue.

Jack Russell Terrier standing on its hind legs, placing its paws on the lap of its kneeling owner in a sunny outdoor scene

Why Does My Dog Stand on Me? Exploring the Reasons Behind This Behavior

5 April 2024

Why dogs may step on their owners, from seeking attention to feeling anxious or dominant, and how to stop this behavior.

Close-up of a Burmese cat with golden eyes and sleek fur chewing on a human finger

Why Does My Cat Chew on My Fingers? Understanding Cat Behavior

5 April 2024

Why your cat may be biting your fingers and what you can do to prevent this behavior, such as territoriality, playfulness, and a need for attention.

A Belgian Malinois dog rolling in a patch of dead leaves and twigs on the forest floor, focused on gathering the natural scents around it

Why Do Dogs Roll in Dead Things? Theories From Science

5 April 2024

An evolutionary survival tactic to hide their smell during the hunt.

Older, larger breed dog like a Mastiff standing over an underwear on a living room rug with a defiant, proud look

Why Does My Dog Eat My Underwear? Getting to the Bottom of This Puzzling Behavior

4 April 2024

Why do dogs eat underwear - reasons including pica, nutritional deficiencies, anxiety, and natural foraging instinct. Dangers include gastrointestinal blockages.

Golden Retriever pressing its face into the chest of its owner, who is gently petting the dog in a muted living room setting

Why Does My Dog Bury His Head Into Me? The Science Behind Canine's Affectionate Gesture

4 April 2024

Dogs nuzzle their faces into their owners as a way to demonstrate love, find security, and connect with their human family's smell.

Shar Pei dog with a wrinkly, tan-colored coat resting with the tip of its tongue sticking out slightly

Why Does My Dog Stick Out the Tip of His Tongue? Exploring Reasons

3 April 2024

Reasons why a dog may have their tongue out include being relaxed, anxious, thirsty, or having an oral/respiratory condition such as hanging tongue syndrome.

Siamese cat perched proudly on the edge of a litter box in a domestic living room setting

Why Do Cats Sit in the Litter Box? Unraveling This Puzzling Behavior

3 April 2024

Why cats sit in the litter box, including medical problems and other reasons that could be causing this common cat behavior.

Muscular tabby cat crouched low, tail twitching, as if about to mark its territory on a hardwood floor

Why Is My Male Cat Peeing Everywhere and Meowing Excessively? Causes Explained

3 April 2024

Causes of a male cat peeing on everything and yowling, from medical problems to behavioral issues, and how to fix the behavior.

Close-up of a French Bulldog with large, expressive eyes and a pink, curled tongue extended, looking like it is licking the air on a kitchen countertop

Why Does My Dog Lick the Air? Exploring Canine Behavior

2 April 2024

Why dogs may lick the air, from smelling their environment to feeling excited to coping with stress or anxiety.

Labrador Retriever dog pressing its muzzle into a beige carpet with a puzzled expression

Why Do Dogs Rub Their Faces on Carpet? The Fascinating Reasons Behind This Behavior

2 April 2024

Explanations for why dogs may rub their faces on the carpet, such as scent marking, skin problems, and health issues that need to be treated by a vet.

Sad-looking Golden Retriever wearing a black electronic training collar, lying on the ground in a home setting

What Are E Collars for Dogs? A Training Tool or Abuse

2 April 2024

The pros and cons of electronic dog collars, as well as other options that may be more humane such as positive reinforcement training.