Animal behaviour
Is your pet struggling with separation anxiety? Here’s how to help
I remember how, after lockdown was lifted, my neighbour’s dog would howl nonstop. I felt for the pup. He went from having his...
Scientists have found a new way to decode how we really talk to our pets
For every “good girl”, every “who wants a treat?” and every heart-to-heart conversation you have with your cat, researchers have found a way...
Your Pet’s ‘Guilty Look’ Is Fear, Not Guilt
“He knows he did something wrong. Look at that guilty face.” You might have said this after finding a chewed shoe, a puddle...
Why Your Dog Steals and Hides Household Items
Do you keep finding missing socks, toys or remote controls in your dog’s bed or buried in the garden? Your dog is not...
Dogs process human fear and sadness differently, brain scans show
Dog owners often notice how their pets respond to changes in mood. When you cry, your dog might rest its chin on your...
Why do cats purr? The science behind the sound
A cat’s purr often signals comfort, but cats also purr when frightened, injured, giving birth or receiving veterinary care. This means the sound...
Why Muzzles Aren’t Just for Aggressive Dogs, According to an Animal Behaviourist
When many people see a dog wearing a muzzle, they immediately assume the animal is aggressive or dangerous. According to certified animal behaviourist...
Why Cats Knead and What Making Biscuits Means
You’re cosy in bed with a book when your little purr machine jumps up, settles in and starts rhythmically pushing his paws back...
The Pet Parent Playbook: 10 Expert Tips for Dog and Cat Wellbeing
If your dog could talk, it wouldn’t just ask for more walks or tastier food. It would ask you to look deeper into...
