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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 to Solve a Dog’s Chronic Constipation
Constipation in dogs comes from low fiber, little exercise, or underlying illness, and counts as no stool for 48 hours. Mild cases improve with more walks, water, and plain pumpkin or apple.
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.
How to Buy a Dog
Whether adopting or buying, first confirm the dog is healthy. Buying on looks alone is an easy way to be scammed.
What Is a ‘One-Week Cat’ (Sick Kitten Scam)
We often hear 'one-week cat' or 'one-week dog'—dishonest sellers dose sick kittens with stimulants to fool buyers, and the kitten dies about a week after arriving home. Here's how to spot and avoid them.
Which Cat Vaccines Are Optional
Many, but these are non-core vaccines for uncommon diseases; whether to give them depends on the cat's environment. In cat-heavy places with a confirmed case, a newcomer may be vaccinated for safety—or isolation may work better, since some vaccines aren't reliably effective.
Why Your Cat Sneezes: Illness Causes
With sharp weather swings, cats get runny-nose and sneeze 'colds' like people. But beware: nonstop sneezing and nasal discharge may be viral infection—ignore it and it can turn severe.
How to Treat Canine Parvovirus in Dogs
Treating parvo is the vet's job, but owners should know which medications are used. Here is the standard parvovirus treatment.
Can Cat Ear Mites Spread to Humans
Can cat ear mites spread to people? Ear mites can infect humans, but it's hard to catch unless you transfer the mites from the cat's ear to your own.
What to Do When Your Cat Keeps Rummaging the Trash
Why do cats love rummaging the bin, even with no food inside? The best fix is a lidded trash can.