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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.

Shetland sheepdog sits in front of a obstacle course for dogs in the living room

Bad weather? These activities will keep your dog (and you!) from going stir crazy.

Woman comforting dog at home.

Have you heard the saying “never wake a sleeping dog?” Let’s fact-check it.

Someone petting a cat rolling on back on the floor.

Regardless of the reason, you have multiple photos of it on your phone... so cute.

Ask a Vet

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.

Cat rubbing against someone's feet at home.

All that cat hair on your pants is just a bonus.

Small brown dog sitting outside listening to a noise.

There’s a reason that high-pitched noise can wake them out of a deep sleep.

Orange cat stretching in front of woman at home.

It’s cute, but what does it mean?

Corgi dog scratching at the bed sheets at home.
Cute scared kitten outside by the front door.

The term “scaredy-cat” didn’t enter the lexicon out of nowhere.

Man reading a book at home with small dog laying on his stomach.

It’s like U2 said: Two hearts beat as one...

New Dog Training Programs

Try these free training programs from our friends at Dogo to help with new dog life and basic obedience.

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Woman playing guitar in bed next to her chocolate lab dog.

They truly act like the weight of the world is on their shoulders.

Puppy licking another dog's ears outside.

That’s cute... sort of?

Small white puppy smelling the ground outside on a walk.

Their noses really are their superpower—here’s why.

A woman sitting on a floor playing with her dogs.

If they’re following you around like your shadow, there’s a reason for that.

Two dogs staring at each other on a walk outside.

Stop them before a stare turns into a fight. 

Cat and dog lounging on the couch.

It’s the question on TikTok’s mind.

Growth Charts

So, you have a new, tiny family member? Well, we’ll help you track their growth, keep an eye on their health, and even predict how not-so-tiny they’ll become. Just add their weight to start.

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Dog chasing it's tail outside.

And when to talk to the vet.

Man looking at his orange cat at home.

Meet MeowTalk, the app that translates your kitty’s screams into actual English.

Woman hugging her cat at home.

They know what they are doing when they “cry” for food.


Small puppy waiting for his owners to come home.

Because you have to go places sometimes.

Girl sits on the couch and looks at the sleeping dog.

And is it normal?

Dog Sitting on Dog Bed.

And why the scratching sessions seem never-ending.

Two female friends in their twenties playing with their dogs outside in autumn.

This holiday is chock full of triggers that could scare any pooch.

Two dogs having a conversation outside.

It’s about more than barking.

Cat looking at laptop with woman at home.

More proof that your cat is paying attention.

Dog petting dog while he stares at her from the couch.

She is watching your every move.

Cute orange kitten walking outside in the grass.

And should they?

black dog wearing a supergirl costume

Have we gone too far with this Halloween dog costume thing?

A cute brown dog laying on a cushion looking sad or tired.

Blue is a good name for a dog—not a good mood.

Man holding his dog on his lap in bed.

We’d all love to think that our pups are sweet baby angels incapable of deceit. But are they, actually?

Couple smiling and holding their small fluffy dog.

Please remember to look at shelters and purebred rescues for your dream pup.

Woman in bed with her dog at home.

If you can’t get your pup’s attention, try slowing down.

A goldendoodle dog walking sideways on the sidewalk with a leash on.

It may not be anything serious, but you should understand the causes.