You’re relaxing on the sofa after a long day of navigating Atlanta traffic, and you happen to lock eyes with your cat from across the room. They look back at you, slowly close their eyes, and then open them again in a rhythmic, sleepy motion. While it might look like they are just fighting off […]
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Have you ever walked into your bathroom only to find your cat perched on the edge of the sink, intently staring down the faucet or batting at a stray drip? In the quiet moments of an Atlanta morning, this quirky behavior is one of those endearing traits that reminds us how much personality our feline
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You know the sound. You’ve just finished a long game of fetch, or perhaps you’re settling onto the sofa for a movie after a long week. Your dog circles three times, flops heavily onto their bed, and lets out a long, dramatic exhale. Hmphhhhh. As humans, we usually sigh when we are stressed, sad, or
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We pet parents believe that the cute, raspy sound of a cat purring is a sign of blissful contentment. Yes, but that’s only part of the story. Purring can be a reaction to a range of emotional situations, from pleasure, to anxiety, to distress. Researchers say cats do this involuntarily. The sound is made by
A police car zooms by. Your dog gives a long, soulful howl. Then he goes back to business as usual. What was that all about? It’s incongruous, like those movies where the cast suddenly breaks into a song and then goes back to work. As your dog throws his head back, he resembles a wolf
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Can you tell how a cat is feeling by simply looking at her tail? Cat parents would tell you they are way more complicated than that. The entire body is a complex series of combined messages. But animal researchers say there definitely is an emotional pattern to tail activity that can help to quickly identify
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Puppies learn ‘bark’ language from adult dogs, and how to use their tails for communicating long distance as well as face to face. Scientists have studied these movements. Although their studies tend to correlate, there are always exceptions. The tail is an extension of the spine. Pulling or injuring the tail can cause a lot
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There are many opinions on whether cats, especially senior ones, really like watching TV. Countless YouTube videos show cats engrossed in the TV and reacting to it. Dogs vs. Cats When it Comes to Watching TV It’s important to note that felines and canines generally act differently around the TV. Unlike dogs, cats often actually
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