You’re watching Netflix on the couch when all of a sudden, your cat jumps into your lap. However, instead of purring and cuddling, your feline puts their butt right in your face for no apparent reason. You might feel offended by your cat’s behavior, but you shouldn’t because it’s a normal thing among cats themselves, …
Cats aren’t as strange as you think. They’re actually simple creatures with limited ways of communicating with people. And scratching’s one of their communication tools. For instance, some felines scratch at the start of the petting session. Others exhibit this behavior after you stop stroking their back. Alternatively, most cats scratch their owners if they …
Cats love the night but don’t have superhero-like night vision. They’re crepuscular, which means they’re mostly active at dawn or dusk. However, felines still need a minimum of light at night for orientation purposes. Below, you will learn more about your cat’s vision and if your cat prefers the dark, so let’s dive right in. …
Most cats love petting as long as you don’t touch certain areas of their bodies. Most cat owners don’t know that cats prefer being pet on their back, around the cheeks, chin, ears, and forehead. However, it’s game over if you touch their belly, feet, or tail. There’s a reason why most cats don’t allow …
Unlike feral cats, stray cats approach people because they likely had a home and owner at one point in their life. Therefore, they don’t fear people. On the contrary, stray felines recognize cat lovers and sometimes even follow some people home. Logical reasons stray cats follow people home include hunger, thirst, pain, curiosity, etc. However, …
When a stray cat follows you home or appears at your front door out of nowhere, you’re probably assuming the animal’s hungry or sick. And you’re probably right. Most homeless cats approach people when they need food or help. The cat probably hasn’t eaten for days or needs medical assistance. Can you tell if a …
Most stray cats were someone’s pet at one point in their life. Many mistake stray felines for feral cats because they’re not familiar with the differences between stray and feral cats. However, they’re not the same animals. Stray felines have been socialized with people. On the other hand, feral cats have never been around people …
The Borzoi dog is a regal, sight-hound breed that is often compared to a greyhound in appearance. Sighthounds, better known as gazehounds to some, are a category of dogs that rely on sight and speed when hunting. Sighthounds rely heavily on their vision to help them catch prey rather than depending on the scent, as …
Have you ever wondered why your dog seems to be attached to your hip? Why do they follow you everywhere, even in the bathroom? If you’ve ever had a dog, you know that they can sometimes seem like Velcro – permanently attached to your side, no matter where you go. It might seem cute when …
When you adopt a dog, you can help an animal in need by adopting a failed service dog. Although all canines have the potential to be good, not every dog is cut out to be a service animal. Service dogs in training typically fail the process if they cannot commit to the various roles required …