Author: Esther Johnson
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Why Do Cats (almost) Always Land on Their Feet?
Cats are mysterious creatures. Their eyes seem to stare into human souls, they can stalk silently in the night, and jump unimaginable heights. But one of the most baffling aspects of cat movement is how they manage to land on their feet after a fall. This is more than just a wives’ tale or a…
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Snore No More: How to Stop Your Dog from Sawing Logs
That fuzzy pup is the love of your life, but one more minute of snoring might drive you insane! Save yourself the frustration of just “dealing with it” and figure out how to solve the symphonic problem. Consider the tactics below to figure out how to eliminate the cause of your dog’s snoring. The sooner…
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Adopting a Second Dog: Gender Considerations
Dogs are social creatures. They become deeply attached to their owners and families, and suffer greatly from loneliness, boredom or separation anxiety when left for long hours at a time. For this reason, many pet parents avoid exacerbating their pup’s melancholy by simply adopting a live-in companion for their pooch. However, there are plenty…
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Why Do Dogs Take Food Out of the Bowl Before Eating?
Imagine dining at a fancy restaurant and dumping your fettucini alfredo on the table cloth once it has been served. To your waiter and your date’s horror, you eagerly plunge your fork into the pasta and gobble it up right from the table. Such a behavior would be inexcusable, and would certainly douse the possibility…
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Why Do Dogs Howl?
Some dog breeds are more vocal than others. Yet from the smallest of yappers, to the bellowing hounds who bay mournfully; many dog owners have noticed that their pups are more inclined to howl at night. What about the night inspires dogs to wail so sorrowfully? Possible reasons why dogs are night-howlers Hereditary Instinct: Dogs…
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Types of Plastic Surgery for Pets
We know humans justify spending thousands of dollars to chase eternal youth, or correct features they dislike on themselves, but would they do the same for pets? Apparently nip and tucks have become popular surgeries to perform on pets in recent years. While some of the plastic surgeries are done for the benefit of the…
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A Look at Cat Vision
Cat eyes are undoubtedly mysterious . They glow eerily in headlights, and are reputedly able to see in the dark. Cats are known for their stealthy hunting skills in the most unlikely of settings and conditions. However, while cats are indeed able to see things the human eye cannot detect, their eyes lack certain abilities…
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Jealousy In Dogs
Do dogs experience jealousy? For those that have more than one dog, or have introduced baby into a dog-owning family, it seems intuitive to believe that canines can behave jealously in competition for their owner’s affection. We know based on “pack mentality” that dogs are naturally competitive with each other, since their instincts in nature…
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Dog Whiskers & Their Purpose
Many a dog owner has wondered what those long white hairs on a dog’s muzzle accomplish. Like many mammals, canines have whiskers on their faces, the numbers and patterns of which vary based on breed. The whiskers are located on the forehead just above the eyes (which we sometimes call the dog’s “eyebrow”), as well…
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How to Find a Good Veterinarian
Frequenting a veterinarian’s office seems like an issue of secondary or tertiary importance when it comes to daily caring for our pets. However, vets provide far more than just vaccinations and inspections; their guidance should be one of your top priorities when your new puppy or kitty is settled in. Here are some questions to…