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Cat Behavior

Deciphering a cat tail twitch? We’ve got expert tips for the wackiest of behaviors.

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Why Does Your Cat Sleep on You? 7 Reasons and What It Means

Not into cuddling? Too bad — they’re spending the night.

basic obedience & training

Learn from the experts and train your pet on basic obedience: potty training, crate training, even litter box training. Plus, how to find a professional trainer.

Woman trying to get her pet cat's attention at home.

They can't ignore you forever.

Cat waiting outside the front doors of a house.

Bird flu experts say your outdoor cat should stay inside, but is that even possible?

A woman walking with her dog at golden hour.

Animal behaviorist Karen London on how the time change will affect your cat or dog.

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behavioral issues

Dog barking? Cat scratching? Our experts have tips to help all sorts of behavior and aggression issues so your pet can earn that “good boy!” (or girl).

Sneaky cat hiding in the bathtub in a bathroom at home.

This seems... like a weird choice.

Guilty black cat scratching furniture at home.

You’d really like to know.

a cat peering out from under a bench

If your cat is doing their business on the carpet and not in the litter box, we can help.

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Pet health question that’s not an emergency? Our vet team will answer over email within 48 hours. So, go ahead, ask us about weird poop, bad breath, and everything in between.

behavior & body language

Tail wagging? Ear pinning? It all means something. We’ll show you how to understand your pet (and communicate with them) with guides to decode the weirdest body language and behavior.

kitten sleeping on top of person

Not into cuddling? Too bad — they’re spending the night.

Man comforting a cat on the couch at home.

How to know something more serious isn’t going on.

Cute puppy carrying around a blanket in its mouth outside.

From blankets to bikinis.

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anxiety & separation anxiety

Learn how to deal with separation anxiety (and other forms of pet anxiety) so they keep calm when you’re not together.

Woman holding her cat in her arms.

It seems like they have a pretty sweet deal. So, what’s the problem?

A woman and a man grilling outside with a dog.

It’s the unofficial start of summer, and you don’t want to spend it at the emergency vet.

Woman snuggling her Siamese cat at home.

Is your kitty securely attached? Or are they more the avoidant type?

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