by Clayton Bolinger | Jan 1, 2024 | Canine Behavior, Dogs
Dogs will lick their paws for a variety of reasons. It’s up to us as pet owners to discover the underlying cause, which will sometimes require a visit to the veterinarian. Paw licking can be a normal canine habit, such as when your furry friend grooms themselves;...
by Clayton Bolinger | Dec 25, 2023 | Cats, Cognitive Health
From purring, to meowing, to growling, cat owners know that their furry friends make all kinds of sounds. In fact, cats have evolved to be such vocal creatures that they engage in 21 different vocalization types. If your cat is growling or hissing, they’re trying to...
by Clayton Bolinger | Dec 18, 2023 | Cats, Optimum Nutrition
Making biscuits is an entirely normal activity for most cats. No, we aren’t referring to cats as busy biscuit bakers, although “making biscuits” is a term used to describe when felines knead. Kneading is a common activity that can be observed when a cat rhythmically...
by Clayton Bolinger | Dec 14, 2023 | Cats
The holidays are the most festive time of the year for you and your family, until your cat decides that your carefully decorated tree is their play toy. Your feisty feline may look up at the Christmas tree and see a safe opportunity to climb high and hide in its...
by Clayton Bolinger | Dec 11, 2023 | Cats, Dogs
It has become a popular trend in recent years to celebrate your pet’s birthday in a similar manner as you would your child or friend’s birthday. However, most animals age faster than humans, which means that your dog or cat’s birthday celebration may be highly...
