Cat & Dog Behavior & Care Advice
Amy Shojai, CABC, Pet Expert & Award-Winning Author
DWAA Hall of Fame & AVMA Veterinary Media Award Winner
Dog Scooting On Butts Points to Anal Gland Problems
Does your dog “scoot” across the carpet, ground or grass? Is there an unpleasant aroma clinging to your feline friend? The culprit may be problem anal glands. (Hint: if you’re eating breakfast, you might want to wait and read this later).
Magic never did this, but Bravo frequently scooted, and now and then Shadow indulges. Eww! The behavior does vary somewhat by breed. Cats more typically clean themselves without scooting. Here’s what you need to know.
Bed Wetting Dogs? Dealing With Your Dog’s Urinary Incontinence
Bed wetting dogs? Say it ain’t so! I’m not talking about house training lapses, but actual dogs with urinary incontinence that has nothing to do with training. Your dog has “accidents” when she (it’s usually a girl) leaks urine. Making a mess by bed wetting or worse not only damages your property, but it can also injure your relationship. Because you get made, but your poor dog simply can’t help it.
10 Reasons Pets Are Better Than Men
At the risk of hissing off men, and with tongue firmly in cheek, I had a lot of fun putting this list together of 10 reasons pets are better than men. Frankly, most items could be applied to women, too–or kids. Or (fill in the bank). What do you think? Have I missed anything?
Training Your Cat to Use a Scratching Post Instead of Your Sofa
If you’re a cat owner, you’ve probably experienced the frustration of finding your beloved feline using your sofa, furniture, or even your curtains as their personal scratching post. While scratching is a completely natural behaviour for cats, it doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your furniture. (Sponsored Guest Post)
Stinky Dog? Canine Flatulence Solutions
WHAT IS CANINE FLATULENCE? Also referred to as passing gas, (or more rudely, dog farts) this stinky dog condition is both offensive and embarrassing to a dog owner. Gas is produced naturally in the intestines during digestion, and some gassy dogs produce more than...
Getting Cut: Bleeding Is Good For Writers & Pets
Getting cut/fired, told you’re not wanted, hurts but bleeding is good for writers and pets. Anything truly beautiful and worthy of our passion has the power to cut. And anyone truly open to change and growth must be willing to sacrifice for their art–and yes, bleed….
Flower Essences for Cats & Dogs: What Are They & How to Use Them
Have you ever used flower essences for dogs and cats? Do you think they’re effective? Or is this “woo-woo” stuff just a hoax that works, if at all, with a placebo effect? Here’s what you need to know.
Dog Car Sickness: How to Prevent Upset Tummies
Dog & car sickness go together like treats &wags. Young dogs often get upset tummies during car rides. Dog car sickness happens when the motion of the car stimulates the area of the brain that stimulates vomiting. Stress and excitement also impact how well a dog tolerates car rides.
Potty Buddies? Why Cats Love Bathrooms
Do you have potty buddies? Do your cats love bathrooms? Does your cat follow you to the bathroom, paw-pat under the toilet door, yowl for attention when you want privacy? What’s up with that?! Why do cats love bathrooms? And yes, dogs do this too…here’s all the reasons why.
Why Dogs Love Your Underwear!
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