Dumping a bucket of water on a trapped cat would be pretty cruel. But what about spraying them with water – is that considered animal abuse? While some people employ spray bottles against cats, the only thing blasting water at a cat does is teach your pet that you can’t be trusted. Similarly, water-spraying stray … Read more
Special-needs animals can make excellent pets, just like their non-special-needs counterparts. For a dog, losing an eye is a minor impediment. Dogs are highly adaptable creatures. Despite the loss of one eye, they’ll adjust their behavior and quickly learn to navigate their surroundings effectively. Just like a two-eyed dog, a one-eyed dog will welcome you … Read more
A common misconception is that male cats will hump dogs because of dominance, but that is NOT the case. The cat humps the dog almost always because of boredom, stress, or anxiety. Other times, it’s a redirected play behavior. The most frequent explanation of this behavior is when something in the cat’s surroundings has recently … Read more
Tooth size is proportional to dog size. The larger the dog, the more prominent teeth they have. Some dogs have large teeth considering their size. Which breeds are those? Pound for pound, Scottish Terriers have the biggest canine teeth. Some breeds with the largest teeth include Airedales, German Shepherds, Belgian Shepherds, and Malinois. Smaller dog … Read more
A healthy, well-stimulated, and trained dog generally barks around 40 to 100 times a day, but this depends on the dog’s breed, environment, and training. If they’re alone, they may only bark a few times a day, but if untrained, they may bark constantly. Just like humans have varying talkativeness levels, a dog’s frequency of … Read more
Consider how monotonous your life would be if you never got to walk outside. However, when it comes to dogs, lots of people aren’t sure whether not walking them is cruel or not. Whether or not walking a dog is animal cruelty will depend on the dog’s breed, requirements, and environment. A big yard with … Read more
Cat litter box issues are nothing new, but getting a kitten (or any cat) to use a specific litter box can be impossible. However, there are a few things you can try. Here are the things I found that may work: Since kittens use the closest to them, move their litter box to a separate … Read more
Your cat may be stressed and potentially overstimulated by a shift in activity, changes, noises, and scents. When your cat is used only to you, less exposure to other people makes all those new things more frightening. The cat may require extensive socialization if you rarely have visitors or other pets while the cat is … Read more
I’ve often asked whether dogs can feel these emotions, such as gratitude. They can sure offer their emotional support to us, but can they feel grateful? After years of training dogs and learning about their behavior, here’s what I realized. Dogs communicate in a myriad of subtle ways, and what may seem like an ‘ungrateful … Read more