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Cat Tips

The 3 AM Zoomies Finally Explained

There is a scientific reason your cat sprints across your face in the middle of the night, and once you know what is really going on inside their body clock, you can nudge those midnight marathons into a much more civilized hour.
— 8 min read
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Dog Tips

How Your Dog's Personality Changes with Age

It's not your imagination. Research now teaches pet parents that dogs' personalities change over time, and those changes can be quite significant. Plus, the way you interact with your dog plays a role. Know the eight age-related behavior changes that may occur in your pet.
— 7 min read
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Cat Tips

This Popular Pet Toy Can Lead to Behavior Disorders

First identified as a potential problem for dogs, this popular pet toy can also cause obsessive behavior in cats. Repeatedly trying but never actually catching their 'prey' can drive both dogs and cats slightly nuts. In their endless 'hunt,' cats may go so far as to ignore their humans and food.
— 6 min read
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Dog Tips

When Cute Turns Into Something Else

That tail chase before dinner, the paw-licking on the couch, the laser-pointer sprint across the living room — most of these moments are exactly what they look like, but a handful of them are quietly asking for help. Learning to spot the difference is one of the quieter ways of loving a dog well.
— 9 min read