A dry nose in dogs is often harmless and can happen after a nap, in dry air or after time in the sun or wind. To treat it, make …
Cats usually sit on you because you’re warm and comfortable, you smell familiar, and they feel safe with you. It’s often a sign of trust and affection, although some …
The best running dogs include the Weimaraner, Vizsla, Dalmatian, Border Collie and Rhodesian Ridgeback, because they combine speed, stamina and a love of being active. The right one for …
The most common cat behavior problems are litter box issues, scratching furniture, excessive meowing, urine spraying, hyperactivity, compulsive behaviors, destructive behavior, anxiety, biting and aggression. Many of these have …
A cat that keeps shaking its head usually has an ear problem, most often an ear infection or ear mites. Allergies, insect bites, something stuck in the ear and …
The smartest cat breeds are usually said to include the Abyssinian, Siamese, Bengal, Balinese and Burmese. These cats are known for being curious, active and quick to learn. There …
The best pet birds for beginners are small species with simple needs, such as budgies, cockatiels, parrotlets, lovebirds, canaries, finches and doves. Which one is right for you depends …
Worms are quite a common occurrence in cats, and they affect many cat owners at one point or another. It’s completely understandable to worry about side effects and go …
Both humans and dogs find chocolate delicious, but chocolate contains substances that are toxic to dogs. Small dogs are the most sensitive, simply because of their size. A relatively …
About 15-30% of all Americans are affected by allergies to cats and dogs, according to The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Many of them are animal lovers who …
No, cats don’t really have 9 lives. Like us, they only get one. The saying comes from how often cats seem to escape danger, especially falls, and from an …
Cats usually meow back at you because they’re responding to your attention. They’ve learned that meowing gets a reaction from people, so when you talk to your cat, a …
Are you a cat lover that’s allergic to cats? No cat breed is truly hypoallergenic, because all cats produce the protein that causes most cat allergies. But some breeds, …
The calmest small dog breeds include the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Bichon Frise, Havanese, French Bulldog and Pug. These dogs are usually happy to relax with you, as long …
A dog losing it’s tail is a serious injury. The tail is an extension of the spine, filled with blood vessels and nerves, and it plays an important role …