Tagged With Stress and Anxiety Management

Maine Coon cat twitching and meowing in its sleep, with a concerned expression on a soft, plush bed

Feline Nightmares: Why Do Cats Have Bad Dreams?

1 April 2024

Cats may have nightmares as a result of stress, anxiety, or past experiences, and signs of a nightmare may include twitching and vocalizations.

Siamese cat with striking blue eyes and pointed coat, raising a paw to playfully swat and bite its owner's arm

Why Does My Cat Hug My Arm and Then Bite? Understanding Feline Behavior

30 March 2024

The reasons behind why cats knead and bite their humans, go back to natural hunting instincts and playful actions from when they were kittens.

Worried Labrador Retriever mother dog looking down at her newborn puppy in a whelping box

Why Do Dogs Eat Their Puppies? Understanding Canine Behavior

30 March 2024

Causes of cannibalism in dogs, which can be due to a number of biological, psychological, and environmental issues.

Photorealistic image of a mixed-breed poodle dog with a fluffy, light-colored coat, standing upright with one front paw raised, as if engaged in air humping behavior, in a well-lit, tranquil garden filled with verdant plants and warm sunlight.

Why Do Dogs Hump the Air? Unraveling the Curious Canine Behavior

30 March 2024

Causes of air humping in dogs, such as sexual stimulation, stress, seeking attention, and medical problems, and how to stop the behavior.

Orange male tabby cat with a thick, striped coat standing alert and sniffing the air in a lush backyard setting

Male Cat Heat Cycles: Signs, Behavior, and Understanding Fertility

28 March 2024

Male cats don't go into heat, but they do show mating behaviors when female cats are in heat.

Persian cat with a flat face resting on a plush bed, looking distressed and wheezing

Why Is My Cat Wheezing? Causes and Remedies Explained

28 March 2024

Possible reasons for cat wheezing, such as allergies, asthma, infections, and other respiratory problems that need to be treated by a vet.

Close-up of a tabby cat looking guilty and avoiding eye contact after peeing on a beige carpet

How to Get Your Cat to Stop Peeing on the Carpet: Solutions That Work

27 March 2024

Ways to prevent a cat from peeing on the carpet, such as dealing with health problems, making sure the litter box is right, using deterrents, cleaning, and retraining.

Anxious-looking pug curled up on a bed, compulsively sucking on the corner of a patterned comforter

Why Do Dogs Suck on Blankets? Exploring the Instincts Behind the Behavior

23 March 2024

Why dogs suck on blankets, from natural instincts to self-soothing, and even potential problems that may need to be addressed with training.

Ferret owner gently bathing a reddish-brown ferret in a sink, with soap suds covering the animal

Why Do Ferrets Smell? How to Minimize Odor From These Musky Pets

23 March 2024

While you can't eliminate the smell entirely, there are ways to manage it through litter training, regular baths, a proper diet, and keeping their living space clean.

Maine Coon cat with a thick, grey coat standing on a wooden coffee table as the owner places aluminum foil to discourage the cat from jumping up

How to Keep Cats Off Furniture: Positive Training Techniques

22 March 2024

Ways to train your cat to stay off furniture, such as using positive reinforcement and making sure your cat has other places to scratch.

Closeup portrait of a Labradoodle with large, dark dilated pupils in a domestic indoor setting

Why Are My Dog's Eyes Dilated? The Meaning Behind Pupil Size

21 March 2024

Causes of dilated pupils in dogs, such as arousal, emotions, and medical issues that need to be treated by a vet.

Labrador Retriever with yellow coat closely examining the ground, searching for invisible scents in a park-like setting

Can Dogs Smell Nicotine? What We Know About Drug-Sniffing Dogs

21 March 2024

Nicotine and cigarette smells are detectable by drug-sniffing dogs, which shows both what dogs are capable of and the potential pitfalls of using them to detect substances that are legal.