Tag: cats
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PETA Warns Against Leaving Dogs in Hot Cars
Leaving your pet in a parked car can be a death sentence. PETA recently issued a stark warning for pet owners. Hot cars are not safe places for dogs in the summertime. Every summer, tragic stories surface of dogs who have suffered or even died due to being left in hot cars. This serious issue…
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5 Signs Your Cat Is Actually Happy to See You
If you own a cat, you’re probably familiar with the numerous ways they show affection. People often stereotype the feline as solitary, independent creatures, but they have so much love to give. Dogs usually get more attention because of their reputation as humans’ best friends. However, new research shows that cats also deserve some recognition…
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How Cats Communicate With Humans, According to Vets
Like dogs, cats are constantly communicating with their humans. They vocalize, pose differently, and move their tails, ears, and eyes to let their humans know what they want and need. Learning to read feline communication is vital if you wish to have a happy kitty. Here are some of the main ways your cat communicates…
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Pet Psychologists Explain Why Cats Display Psychopathic Traits
Typically, you don’t associate the word psychopath with your pet. But, pet psychologists have found a surprising connection between psychopathic behavior and cats. They say felines display common traits of a human psychopath. So, whether you agree with these pet psychologists, the six traits researchers say prove that your cat could be a psychopath. A…
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Japanese Research Reveals How Many Words Cats Can Understand
Dogs and cats are the most popular pets worldwide. Cats have been hanging out with humans for thousands of years. There’s lots of research on how dogs communicate with humans, but very little on this topic regarding our feline friends. With this goal in mind, a researcher in Japan sought to understand how many words…
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Psychology Explains Why People Treat Their Fur Babies Like Humans
Perhaps you’ve noticed how many people treat their pets like little humans. It’s a growing trend in the United States. Pet owners treat their fur babies like children researching the best foods to feed them, using unique bowls to enhance the enjoyment of their pet’s meal, or signing up their pet for doggie day classes…