Archive for the "Pet Behavior" Category
Feline Anxiety
Monday, August 16th, 2010
In the animal kingdom, cats are among the most fickle, sensitive, and picky of all creatures. They’re adverse to change and even the slightest differentiation in daily life can cause severe stress.
3 Secrets to Pet Anxiety
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
Whether your pet is expressing fear, a need for affection, anger, or confusion, these three secrets are sure to promote a healthy and balanced environment for you and your pet.
A New Friend for My Anxious Pet
Sunday, June 6th, 2010When you love animals, it’s hard to have just one. In the beginning, you might have planned on having only one pet. But then you met that lovable stray, or your friend suckered you into visiting an animal shelter, and it was too late. You just had to have another pet.
Whatever the reason, now you [...]
Dog Aggression: Treating Canine Aggression
Sunday, May 30th, 2010When understanding the behaviors of dogs, it is important to remember that dogs do not behave like people. Dogs work within a pack order that determines social rank based by body language. There are two types of ranks:
Alpha status (the dominant status)
Omega status (the submissive status)
When a dog comes to live with a human family, [...]
Is Your Dog Afraid of Thunderstorms?
Friday, May 28th, 2010Roughly one in three dogs suffers from storm anxiety. These dogs become fearful when a storm approaches and remain agitated until well after the storm has passed. Some dogs merely run and hide, whereas others become so afraid they destroy objects, furniture, doors, and windows, or injure themselves in their panic. There seems to be [...]
Train Your Dog into Better Behavior
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010Good behavior is important for dogs. Not only will it keep the humans around him more comfortable, but it will keep the dog happier as well. A trained dog is a happy dog because he is welcome in more places and can go into public. He won’t have to be banished from the room when [...]
Pet Anxiety: Treat it Naturally with Aromatherapy
Monday, May 17th, 2010Dogs seem to be highly in tune with their human owners. From sitting at the door waiting for their owner’s arrival to lending a sympathetic paw when their human has had a bad day, these animals are always ready to provide comfort and attention.
However, dogs can have their own “off” days, feeling either nervous or [...]
Recognizing Depression in Your Pet
Sunday, May 16th, 2010Pets can get depression just as humans can. Sometimes it is more difficult to detect depression in our pets, because pets don’t complain, but many signs can indicate depression: They may stop eating, drink less water, stop wanting to play, lose weight, develop insomnia, or have less energy than normal.
What Causes Depression in Pets?
Many factors [...]
Depression and Your Dog: Know the Signs and Symptoms
Saturday, May 15th, 2010Have you noticed that your dog just isn’t himself? Has he taken to excessive napping, or does he just seem to mope about? Is he subsisting on the smallest amounts of water and refusing to eat his regular food? Has he lost interest in his favorite toys? If you answered yes to any of these, [...]
How to Recognize Dog Separation Anxiety
Thursday, May 13th, 2010Your dog watches intently as you get ready for the day. Her eyes grow wider as you find your briefcase, and she begins to whimper as you reach for your briefcase. You know what is coming as you pat her head and pick up your keys.
She starts barking and running about frantically. You try to [...]
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