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Orange cat with a rosette coat pattern nuzzling the face of a relaxed person, demonstrating the close relationship between an emotional support animal and its owner

Can Cats Be Emotional Support Animals? The Science of Emotional Support Cats

10 June 2024

Cats are one of the animals that can be registered as an emotional support animal, which is an animal that helps people with mental or emotional conditions.

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.

Closeup of a Labrador Retriever with a concerned expression and a slight head twitch

Do Dogs Get Tourette's Syndrome? A Look at Tic-Like Behaviors

9 June 2024

Dogs can't actually get Tourette's syndrome, but they can show signs of tics as a result of other things, just not a neurological disorder.

Realistic image of a Yorkshire Terrier with a long, flowing coat being brushed by an allergy-prone owner wearing a mask in a neat, organized home environment

Can People With Dog Allergies Have Yorkshire Terriers? What You Need to Know

5 June 2024

Yorkshire Terriers aren't completely hypoallergenic, but they may be a good choice for people with allergies if they are kept well-groomed.

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.

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.

Golden retriever dog in a focused, serious stance between its owner and an imaginary intruder, practicing guard commands

Are Golden Retrievers Good Guard Dogs? An Assessment

17 May 2024

Golden Retrievers are not good watchdogs because of their friendly demeanor, but they can be taught to be watchful and protective.

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.

Equestrian competitor on a chestnut-colored warmblood horse expertly executing a jump over obstacles

Is Horseback Riding a Sport? Exploring the Physical and Mental Demands

10 May 2024

Horseback riding is a sport that is both physically and mentally challenging and requires a combination of athleticism, strength, and teamwork with an animal.

Calm, contented tabby cat slowly blinking at a person's hand in a peaceful indoor setting

Why Do Cats Blink at Humans? The Science of the Slow Blink

7 May 2024

Cats slow blink as a sign of trust and comfort in their relationships with their human friends, a type of body language.

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.

A fluffy, multicolored calico cat sitting upright and looking intently at the camera

Do Cats Laugh? A Look at Cat Vocalizations

4 May 2024

While cats don't laugh in the way that humans do, they do have vocalizations and behaviors that indicate positive emotions and social interactions.