Dog Care
Why Do Dogs Knead Blankets and Stuffed Toys?
Cats are famous for kneading, but many dogs do it too, pressing their paws into a soft blanket or a favorite toy.…
Dog instincts
Dog Care
Why Do Dogs Eat Their Own Poop?
About one in six dogs eats poop often, according to a large UC Davis survey. It is disgusting to us but normal…
Dog Care
Why Do Dogs Cover Up Their Poop With Their Nose?
Most dogs walk away from their poop, but a few turn around and push dirt or grass over it with their snout.…
Dog Care
Why Do Dogs Circle and Scratch Before They Lie Down?
Your dog turns around two or three times, scratches at the bed, and only then flops down. A simple experiment showed that…
Dog Care
Why Do Dogs Bring Their Food to the Carpet to Eat?
Your dog grabs a mouthful of kibble, trots to the living room rug, and eats it there one piece at a time.…
Cats
Why Cats Knead and Purr: The Science Nobody Explains
Kneading starts as a milk tread and becomes scent marking. And a 2023 study overturned what scientists thought they knew about how…
Dog Care
Why Is My Dog’s Poop Black? (This Might Be Serious)
Some foods darken stool, but black, tarry, smelly poop can mean digested blood from bleeding higher in the gut. When to call…
Dog Care
5 Reasons Why Your Dog’s Poop Is Green
Often it's just grass or dyed treats. Sometimes it's Giardia, digestive trouble or poison. How to tell the difference and when to…
