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Cat Behavior

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

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).

Cute kitten asleep by a pile of legos.

Those are for building, not eating, bud.

A cute orange tabby kitten playing with feathers.

Your TikTok algorithm would like you to think so, but the experts weigh in.

Couple in bed with their cat.

Not everyone wants them in the room.

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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.

Old dog laying on the couch at home.

They may not buy a Porsche or get a divorce, but there will be signs.

Cute kitten sticking paw into water glass.

“Splish splash, I was taking a bath!”

Woman looking over the fence for her lost cat.

In fact, it could actually drive your cat away.

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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.

Cute grey cat laying down in a closet.

Leaving them with your old shirt is nice and all, but other things may work better.

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.

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