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Cats are notorious for their finicky preferences, but they can also be creatures of predictable habits. How a cat uses its litter box is often one of those predictable habits, and knowing why your cat has stopped using the litter box can help you better understand your pet’s behavior, needs, and preferences. Rule Out Health Reasons There are many health-related reasons why a cat may stop using its litter box. Because different conditions from simple urinary tract infections or arthritis to more serious diseases such as diabetes, bladder stones, feline interstitial cystitis, and different cancers can change a cat’s litter...

Dog owners are often unpleasantly surprised when their canine companion returns from a romp covered with unpleasant smells and questionable muck. Why do dogs roll around in smelly stuff, and how can you curb that noxious behavior? What Dogs Might Roll In Dogs are attracted to strong, potent odors that have many more layers of interest and aromatic subtleties than humans can detect. Their sensitive noses can hone in on a wide range of smells, and dogs may roll in a wide variety of odiferous substances, including… Feces and manure, either dried or fresh Carrion, roadkill, and carcasses, including dead...

As the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time to enjoy long walks with your furry friend. But if your dog pulls, zigzags, or gets overly excited on the leash, those strolls can quickly become stressful. Whether you’re training a puppy or helping an older dog improve their leash manners, now is the perfect time to start! Here’s how to teach your dog to walk politely on a leash before spring adventures begin. 1. Choose the Right Gear Before training begins, make sure you have the right equipment:- A Well-Fitted Harness or Collar – A front-clip harness is great for dogs...

Every dog owner is familiar with their pet's emotions and moods from begging eagerly for a treat to excited to go for a walk to dramatic and fearful about a bath. There is one mood, however, that is often overlooked, simply because the owner is not around to see it – separation anxiety. What Is Separation Anxiety in Dogs? All dogs may have brief moments of separation anxiety, but momentary whining when an owner leaves does not mean the dog is genuinely distressed. True separation anxiety is a distinct behavioral change that occurs only when the owner, or whomever the...

It’s a tough pill to swallow sometimes. Every pet owner has been through this scenario. You come home after a long day at work and you see that your pet has had a urine accident inside your home. You clean it up because as humans we accept that accidents happen and after all these are our fur babies, but that does not mean accidents are not avoidable.  Here are some tips to avoiding unwanted urination within your home from your pets. It all begins with house training your puppy. Puppies need to be house trained in order to understand that...