Why Do Dogs Howl At Sirens? Everything About Dog Howling

A Husky dog howls raising its muzzle upwards beside a river

It isn’t entirely surprising to find your dog almost dutifully howling in response to the wailing siren of an ambulance or police car passing by. The behavior though peculiar, is not unheard of. Nonetheless, it does leave many people utterly bewildered. Why do dogs howl at sirens? If only we could ask them. Because despite […]

Why Is My Dog Breathing So Fast? 13 Possible Reasons

An Alaskan malamute breathing fast with the tongue out

Recently, I came across some interesting facts about the canine respiratory system. My favorites – those that amazed me the most – included the ability of dogs to breathe in and out simultaneously and their capability to sniff separately with only one nostril at a time. Instantly, in my head, I pictured dog breathing to […]

Why Does My Dog Hate My Girlfriend? How Do I Deal With That?

A corgi dog looking away from a cuddling couple

Dogs are known for their loyalty and a great sense of attitude. But that is not all; while they are capable of loving humans, they can also develop hatred towards certain people or even other animals for different reasons. In fact, it is common for these creatures to hate their owner’s spouse, and they do […]

Home in Mess: How to Stop a Dog From Peeing in the House?

Toilet problems in dogs, terrier puppy sitting in a pile of paper rolls

Urine accidents are no joke – the pet owners who face them know how bad it feels. Urine accidents happen once in a while, and as responsible dog owners, we ought to deal with them without complaining. But it gets really frustrating when the dog develops a habit of peeing in the house. And if […]

How to Calm a Cat During Bath?

Grey Cat Covered in Soap Lather Looks On at the Camera From a Bathtub

Cats can be fun, excited, and curious, but there is one adventure not many would be thrilled to embark on – bathing. Yes, our feline friends are not particularly fond of getting doused in water, but it is inevitable. Their routine cleaning forces their humans to face the million-dollar question: How to calm a cat […]

I Miss My Dead Horse: A Journey From Grieving to Healing

Young girl caring and petting her horse

“When I bestride him, I soar, I am a hawk: he trots the air; the earth sings when he touches it; the basest horn of his hoof is more musical than the pipe of Hermes.” Shakespeare has given words to the thoughts of many horse lovers. That is why it is next to impossible to […]

Do Horses Abandon Their Own Babies?

A foal walking behind his mother

Do horses abandon their own babies? This question might cross your head when your pregnant mare has finally given birth to some handsome foals for which you have been waiting for at least 11 months. But when the day arrives, your mare turns out to be somewhat cruel – she ignores the babies and even […]

Does My Dog Hate Me? 10 Signs, 9 Reasons, and 7 Solutions

Disappointed frustrated young female dog owner sad holding her pug

We love our dogs, and they love us back. Where dogs are capable of loving us, many dog owners wonder if dogs are capable of hatred as well. While dogs are incapable of feeling hate, several dog behaviors might make their owners think that their dog hates them. If you have been wondering, “does my […]

Why Do Cats Poop in the Sand? What You Should Know

Orange Tabby cat sitting in the sand

You might have often found your furry kitty attracted to the sand. This is because cats love sand: they like its texture and feeling, walking on it, and digging in it. And…they also love to poop in the sand. But why do cats poop in the sand? Well, for starters, it is in their instincts. […]

Can Cats Eat Duck Bones?

Baked duck wings with teriyaki sauce on a wooden table

Cats love to eat. They are always excited to try new things, be it commercial cat food or some bug, like cricket, on the lawn. But due to their sharp teeth and hunting nature, they are especially fond of having bones. That is why you might have noticed your kitty pal does not spare anything […]

Why Does My Cat Throw Up After Using the Litter Box?

Tabby cat step outside a litter box after pooping or peeing

Puking is among the most common health problems in cats. Sometimes, throwing up is normal, while at others, it is due to some serious underlying health issue. But the condition takes a complicated turn and almost becomes a riddle when cats vomit only on certain occasions, for instance, right after relieving themselves in the litter […]

Teaching Cats to Use Litterbox: A 5-Step Cat Potty Training

cat potty training

Cats are the neat freaks of the animal kingdom and do not like to leave their business lying around. As pet parents, you just need to tap into their natural inclinations by simply rerouting them to the cat litter box so lovingly installed for them. Cat potty training in itself is not very cumbersome, considering […]