Tag: Cats
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Negative Behavior in Domestic Pets
No matter how cuddly and adorable a dog might be, or how loved they are by their owners, all animals have innate instincts from the days when they were running free in the wild. In the natural world, dogs and cats will growl, hiss, scratch, or bite when they are cornered, threatened, hurt, frightened or…
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Why Cats Are Said to Have 9 Lives: Origin of the Myth
As long as we can remember, most of us have heard the claim that cats have nine lives. This may have simply been concluded from the many times cats would resurface after seeming to be lost, or hurt in a catastrophe. Cats have inspired both fear and worship into humans for centuries, so it is…
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Why Cats Scratch: Understanding the Behavior
All experienced cat owners have a healthy appreciation for cat claws. Witnessing unfortunate couch cushions and curtains be shredded irreparably, or physically suffering through a random cat attack is enough to inspire even the most devoted cat-lover to give feline paws plenty of distance. Here are some of the reasons why cats scratch, and how…
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Unusual Cat Behavior
Like dogs, cats have their own repertoire of oddities and unusual mannerisms or expressions. From chattering at closed windows, to eating paper, drooling, and dropping dead mice at our door steps, cats have entertained and baffled their humans for as long as the blissful domestic cohabitation has existed. Unravel some of the mysteries by learning…
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Feline Body Language: Cat Tail Posture Meaning
Cats are elusive creatures whose actions and motivations ever remain somewhat of a mystery to their pet owners. However despite their seeming inscrutability, cats offer us dozens of various vocal communications, and they also indicate their feelings and actions primarily through the postures of their tails. Gain further insights into what is going on in…
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How to Catch A Feral Cat
Many cat-lovers have dreamt of finding an abandoned kitty that they can nurse to health and keep as a pet. Though it is rare to come across a stray cat that is willing to be tamed, there are those who have succeeded at making a wild, resistant feline their devoted pet. But before the taming…
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Pet-Friendly Plants
Not every house-plant brings peace and serenity to the surrounding inhabitants. Some potted plants, flowers and trees can actually prove quite harmful for cats and dogs if they are licked or ingested. Because animals tend to be curious explorers (who usually need to sniff or taste most things they discover), keeping toxic vegetation in the…
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Why Pets Get Stressed
We often think of cats and dogs as the carefree, happy-go-lucky companions that provide joy and welcome comic relief to our lives, often reducing our stress. We seldom consider that domestic pets can struggle with their fair share of pressure, tension and anxiety. Animals are programed to protect themselves and survive in a world of…
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How to Reduce Stress in Pets
There are a variety of reasons why dogs and cats may feel stressed. When a cat meows inconsolably at night, or a dog whines whenever he is left alone, pet owners often feel concerned as to how to remedy their pet’s stress. Each scenario will be unique, just as every cat and dog has their…
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8 Signs of Stress in Cats & Dogs
Like people, animals go through various amounts of stress in their lives, based on the circumstances around them. When dogs and cats experience a substantial change, be it in location (such as moving house) or in community (like gaining another pet in the home) or a painful physical ailment, their bodies suffer from stress for…