You can help your pet get through a low phase with the proper care and treatment. So what are the signs a dog is depressed? Before we look at the symptoms let us see what causes depression in the first place. Dogs, like people, can experience depression. As intelligent creatures, dogs feel different emotions, including…
What does it mean when a dog licks your face? Is the dog trying to tell you something? When weaning their puppies from milk to solid food, wild or feral dogs, as well as certain house dogs, begin by regurgitating chewed-up food for them. Hungry puppies will lick their mother’s face to induce regurgitation. That…
Few sounds are as unsettling as a yowling cat in heat. A cat owner knows how disturbing it is to be awakened by the romantic cries of a cat outside your window. You may wear earplugs or bury your head in your pillow and pray that the neighborhood cats find another location for their loud…
Have you asked yourself “why does my cat slap me with his tail?” It is typical behavior in cats. Tail slapping indicates that your cat is trying to catch your attention, but they do it for many other reasons as well. Cats are intelligent creatures that interact with their owners through body language and verbal…
There is a growing interest in small cats and as a result pet lovers are interested to find out which cats stay small forever. The category of small cats include Dwarf, Miniature, and Teacup cats, which are becoming increasingly popular. However, before buying a mini cat, you need to understand the differences among the various…
The popularity of hypoallergenic dogs has increased in the last few years due to the growing number of children and adults suffering from pet allergies. A dog shedding hair does not cause pet allergies; the saliva and dander on the shed hair are the cause for sniffling noses and watery eyes. Dogs suitable for those…
If you are considering which breed of dog you might want for your next pet, you have probably considered the French Bulldog, and with good reason! The French Bulldog has ranked in the top five most popular dog breeds in the US, UK, and Australia in recent years. There is something about their flat square…
Few behavioral issues are more embarrassing and many pet parents seek solutions on how to stop a dog from jumping up on strangers. Even dog trainers notice dogs jumping up on people as a common behavior problem. However, jumping up on humans can be a challenging behavior to break. The good news is that dogs who…
Out of sheer curiosity many of us would have asked ourselves “why do dogs wag their tails?” We frequently associate a happy dog with a wagging tail. But, recent research has revealed that tail wagging does not always indicate that the dog is happy. A dog’s tail is a tool for communicating feelings or strong…
There are several breeds of dogs similar to German Shepherd, which is well-known around the world and widely loved. They are known for their intelligence, courage, and loyalty.
The Wolfcat breed or the Lykoi cat gets its name from its resemblance to a Wolf. It is also known as the Werewolf cat. The hairless areas around the eyes, nose, and mouth give the Wolfcat breed the looks of a werewolf. The partial hairlessness is the result of an unusual genetic mutation. Wolfcat breed:…
Catahoula mixed with Lab results in a hybrid dog breed called the Labahoula. The Labahoula combines the gentle nature of a Labrador with the physical agility of a Catahoula Leopard Dog. This dog breed stands out for its leopard-like spotted appearance and bright, sometimes heterochromatic eyes (varying color). The Labahoula is not a dog for…