A hiss is a sound that every cat owner has heard at some time. Even if you believe that you have the sweetest, most perfect cat on the planet- if he has ever felt threatened or needed to warn a potential enemy- he has probably hissed at some point in his life. While hissing may … Read more
This is a very common question among dog owners. Could it be a medical problem or a behavioral one? Why won’t they stop? Could it be harmful for them to lick their feet? The truth is that these questions really don’t have a simple answer. Anytime you have a question about your dog where a … Read more
Though cats are typically sweet and cute, they are also quite confusing and mysterious. If you are a cat owner, you’ve probably spent more than one sleepless night, scratching your head trying to figure out why he does what he does- growling/hissing are no exception to this. Fear Typically, growling and hissing seem like angry … Read more
If you have ever observed animals, chances are that you’ve seen cats licking themselves- which is typically associated with grooming. This same thought cannot be applied to dogs who lick themselves frequently for other reasons. Here are some of the most common reasons that dogs will lick themselves. They lick to de-stress. Moms lick their … Read more
Chances are, you’ve seen your cat vomit every now and then and you didn’t really give it a second thought. When a cat vomits, it can be something minor such as eating too quickly or can be an indication of a much more serious condition that will require immediate medical treatment. Typically, though, a cat … Read more
One of the most common problems in dogs is bad breath. Most of the time, a dog owner will notice this and may be surprised and curious as to what could be causing the bad breath in their dog. The truth is that his bad breath could be a variety of minor to moderate issues. … Read more
If you are a cat owner, there’s a good chance you’ve found them in many places, such as behind your furniture, on your bed, and on your rugs. Maybe you’ve even seen your cat hack up a hairball or two. This is definitely not a pretty sight, right? The truth is that nearly every cat … Read more
With cats being popularized as lazy and aloof creatures, a lot of people think that these domesticated animals don’t need to be taken care of. While this is quite true since cats can be pretty independent, it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t look after your cats carefully if you decided to adopt one. Domesticated cats … Read more
In the United States, approximately 45% of households have pet dogs. Many of these dogs will become strays because of their owners’ inability to keep them within the safe confines of their yards and homes. Even with closed gates and fenced-in yards, dogs can still escape from their owners. Dogs, after all, are highly intelligent … Read more
This is one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to a dog’s vision. Many people are curious as to whether dogs can see colors. The simple answer that dogs are colorblind is often misinterpreted by people. They believe that dogs don’t see color, but only shades of grey. However, according to a … Read more