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What to Do with Your Cat When You’re Away for the Holidays
When you travel for a holiday, your furry child has nowhere to go. Taking it home risks stress from the journey and environment change; a boarding facility risks infection; asking someone over to scoop litter worries you about personal property. All these make every owner dread holidays. This article shares common placement methods and precautions.
The ‘Innocent’ Male Cat: How Male and Female Cats Differ in Heat
Your male kitten won't go into heat on his own - he's passively triggered. The bad behaviors (mood swings, howling, spraying, even running off) are caused by a female's sex pheromones. Read on to understand why.
7 Advanced Tips to Prevent Dog Heatstroke
Today we learn advanced tips for walking dogs in summer.
Why Do Dogs Like to Sniff People’s Crotches?
Today we learn why dogs sniff crotches. A dog's nose is something human technology still can't replicate - it has over 300 million scent receptors, while humans have just 6 million. Compared to a dog, our sense of smell is practically nothing.
Why Dogs Love to Stick Their Heads Out the Car Window
Why do dogs love hanging their heads out the window? There are really just two reasons - but almost every dog enjoys it. Here's why, and why you should still be careful.
Why Dogs Love to Lick Their Owner’s Feet
Has your dog licked your feet? For those not ticklish it's fine; for others, not so much. Either way, you've wondered why.
What to Do When Your Cat Is Constipated
Cat constipation is common but should not be ignored, as it can progress to megacolon. Learn the warning signs, the many possible causes, and the treatment and prevention steps from diet and weight control to stress reduction.
How to Remove Urine Odor From Your Home and Your Cat
Cat urine odor comes from urea and uric acid that keep releasing smell for years. This guide explains why it is so hard to remove and the enzyme-based method that actually works, plus coat care for the cat.
What Are the Symptoms of a Dog in Heat (Estrus)?
Male dogs in heat: frequent urination to mark territory; strong interest in females; restlessness and agitation; mild aggression; attempts to escape. Females: vaginal bleeding or discharge; raised tail exposing genitalia; clinginess and interest in males; possible appetite loss and anxiety. During heat, leash tightly to avoid mating or fights. If you don't plan to breed, consider spaying/neutering to avoid health and breeding risks.
How to Calm a Stressed Cat (Feline Stress Response)
Stress can cause digestive issues, mood swings, and behavior changes. To ease it, find the cause, create a stable safe environment, spend more time, and use pheromones or calming scents. Prevention is a stable home and watching mood. If the cat vomits, won't eat, or shows urinary blockage/blood, see a vet promptly.