It’s also wise to pet your cat only in areas they enjoy. For example, some cats like being petted on their head, but few enjoy having their paws touched. Staying away from your cat’s danger zones can keep their teeth away from your hand. Image Credit: Simol1407, Shutterstock Don’ts...
A hiss is a quick way for that older cat to tell the kitten to stop. Why Is My Cat Hissing at My Dog? There are many reasons your cat might be hissing at your dog. In general, cats do not like confrontation with other animals, and hissing is a way to tell a possible aggressor ...
Some cats may drool when they are extremely relaxed and enjoying being petted or cuddled. This is not uncommon and merely indicates a physiologic response
Cats are very flexible and their spines are pretty bendy! It may look strange when they stretch, but it’s completely normal. They may arch their backs to stretch while standing up or even while laying down. 6. They’re Enjoying Being Petted Some cats will arch their backs to lean into...
Why Do Cats Climb and Perch? One theory is that cats climb and perch as a way to survey their environment and keep watch over their territory. Being in a high place allows cats to observe their surroundings and detect potential threats. It can also give them a sense of security and prote...
Where do rabbits like to be petted? My rabbits like being stroked on theirforehead and cheeks. They put their head on the ground and close their eyes in contentment. They also love getting a good back scratch around the shoulders. That said, they tend not to like being touched on the ea...
Belly rubs hold a special place in your furry friend’s heart. In 2015, a study discovered that dogs experienced health benefits when being petted by their favorite humans.1Just 3 minutes of physical contact can increase oxytocin (happiness hormones), decrease cortisol (stress hormones), and eve...
Cats have a reputation for being aloof and untamed, but recent studies suggest they may be more attuned to humans than we realise. We may even have solved the mystery of why cats love boxes But why do they purr after a stressful event? A 2001 study published in The Journal of the Acous...
“If you haven’t smelled a dog who’s rolled in fox feces, then your life is slightly better than mine, because it’s a horrible smell, skunky and repulsive, and it clings to dog fur like a burr.” But why DO dogs rollin strong smelling scents? And why choose the scents that they...
Belly rubs hold a special place in your furry friend’s heart. In 2015, a study discovered that dogs experienced health benefits when being petted by their favorite humans.1Just 3 minutes of physical contact can increase oxytocin (happiness hormones), decrease cortisol (stress hormones), and eve...