Safety from predators, oncoming traffic and disease are just a few of the well-documented benefits of keeping cats indoors. Unfortunately, our feline friends don’t always see their indoor lifestyles as the luxury it is. If your cat makes a mad dash e...
Many dog owners are puzzled when their canine companions tear at the ground with their hind feet after eliminating. Ofte...
No one wants a dog that jumps on guests or begs during a dinner party, or that growls at other pets during his own meals...
If you’ve ever come home to find furniture overturned, blankets chewed and claw marks on the door, chances are you’re dealing with a dog with separation anxiety. This condition doesn’t just cause problems for your pet, but can also lead to frustratio...
Every cat owner has come home to find a dead mouse, bird or other hunting prize strewn across the stoop, often with Kitt...
Given half a chance, dogs will devour rancid sandwich meat, discarded chicken bones, hamburger wrappers, Popsicle sticks...
It’s common knowledge that a wagging tail is a sign of a happy, friendly dog, but many pet owners don’t know that this everyday behaviour can also signal fear, insecurity or even aggression in our canine companions. Watching a dog’s body language, th...
Nothing says “Hello!” like backing up butt-first into someone’s face— at least if you’re a cat. While this gesture may s...
Whether it’s on the couch or in their own beds, dogs often turn a dizzying array of circles before finally settling down...
When it comes to catnip, there are two schools of cats: Those that hyperactively roll in it, lick it, and go “crazy,” and those that couldn’t care less. While this split response seems strange, it all comes down to our individual cats’ genetics, and ...