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Does a Dog Know It Is a Dog?
Studies show dogs change their behavior with humans yet act dog-to-dog with dogs, and they can pick out another dog's face from photos of other animals. Unlike cats, dogs clearly know they are dogs, not humans.
How Scary Is a Dog in Its Rebellious Phase?
A dog's rebellious phase, driven by hormones, brings restlessness, fear, and even aggression as it matures. Owners should avoid force, use desensitization, and double down on socialization during this period.
Why Your Dog Always Acts Hungry
A dog that acts hungry may just be a natural eater, a fast eater, or responding to table scraps and enhancers. Diseases like Cushing's, diabetes, and parasites can also drive constant hunger.
Do Dogs Recognize Their Mothers?
Experiments at Queen's University Belfast showed puppies, mothers, and even adult dogs can recognize each other by scent after years apart. A dog's nose, not human logic, explains why they know their mothers.
Why Dogs Love Being Hugged by Their Owners
Many dogs enjoy being hugged because it brings warmth and triggers oxytocin, the same bonding hormone humans feel. Small and insecure breeds tend to love hugs most, while independent terriers usually prefer to just snuggle nearby.
Feline Retinal Atrophy: Symptoms and Treatment
The eyes are a cat's window to the world. Without proper care they get sick - here is what retinal atrophy means and how to manage it.
Pre-Death Symptoms of Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) comes in wet and dry forms. As with any animal, a cat shows certain typical changes near death. Here is what to expect.
Why Cats Are Picky Eaters
Pickiness is common, with many causes—some innate. Cat ancestors were wary of new food, since a bad bite could mean no hunt and no food, so they played safe and avoided new food to protect their health.
How Dogs React to Their Reflection
In the early 1990s scientists ran mirror studies on many animals - human babies, owls, chimps, and dogs. Here's what they found with dogs.
How to Reduce Your Cat’s Stress at Home
Have you considered that your kitten might be stressed? No matter how peaceful the home, most cats face stress at some point.