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Homemade Dog Food: Navigating the Potential Risks and Pitfalls
The idea of preparing homemade dog food appeals to many people. Homemade diets allow dog owners to control what goes into their dog’s food bowl and provide their dog with individualized care. The problem, however, is that homemade dog food…
Silent Suffering: Subtle Signs That Your Dog Is Hiding Pain
Dogs communicate their discomfort with subtle changes in their behavior, posture, and habits. Recognizing these signs helps you maintain your dog’s health and know when veterinary care is needed. Body Language of a Dog in Pain Based on their…
Beyond the Surface: Decoding the Essential Functions of Cat Whiskers
In addition to being cute, cat whiskers are amazing sensory organs that have no true parallel in humans. They’re aerodynamic and help us sense the world around us through air movement. And we use them in surprising ways! Here…
Smartest Cats: Top 10 Breeds
Cats are often celebrated for their curiosity and independence, but some breeds stand out for their remarkable intelligence and problem-solving skills. From mastering tricks to figuring out puzzles, these feline geniuses prove that brains and beauty go hand in…
Leaving Your Cat Behind? 3 Expert-Vetted Solutions for Holiday Pet Sitting
There will come a time in your stint as a cat owner when you’ll need to go away for a night or a weekend, or even sneak off for a weeks-long vacation for a mental reset. While we all need…
Bath Time Bliss: A Guide to Safe and Effective Dog Bathing at Home
Your pup’s bathtime can either be a joyful experience ripe with adorable moments, or it can go sideways in a matter of seconds. The key to learning how to bathe a dog is setting both parties up for success. That…
Exploring the Promising New Studies on Dogs and Music
In my webinars on dogs and sound, I discuss the glaring inadequacies of the dogs and music studies. The problems are now being covered in detail by scholars in the field as well (Kriengwatana et al., 2022; Kriengwatana et…
Understanding Your Cat’s Hidden Needs
Cats, like babies, don’t come with an instruction manual. Usually you come home with a few necessities: a litter box and litter, food dishes (and food), a cat bed, scratcher, and some toys. Coming home with the bare necessities…
How to Safely Leave Your Puppy Home Alone
I have a sign hanging near my back door that says, “If I can’t bring my dog I’m not going.” Of course, it is meant to be humorous, but it is truer than I care to admit. I am lucky…
More Than Just Barks: Understanding the Hidden Social Language of Dogs
If you’ve ever watched two dogs meet at the park or on a simple walk — sniffing, circling, then suddenly erupting into play or a scuffle — you’ve probably wondered: What exactly are they saying to each other? Do dogs…
