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Cat Behavior

Deciphering a cat tail twitch? We’ve got expert tips for the wackiest of behaviors.

Cute scared kitten outside by the front door.
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7 Surprising Things Cats Are Afraid Of

The term scaredy-cat didn’t enter the lexicon out of nowhere.

basic obedience & training

Learn from the experts and train your pet on basic obedience: potty training, crate training, even litter box training. Plus, how to find a professional trainer.

Woman playing with her kitten on the carpet at home.

Hey, put those chompers away.

A woman walking with her dog at golden hour.

Animal behaviorist Karen London on how the time change will affect your cat or dog.

Woman playing at home with her kitten.

Seriously, it’s not as hard as you think.

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behavioral issues

Dog barking? Cat scratching? Our experts have tips to help all sorts of behavior and aggression issues so your pet can earn that “good boy!” (or girl).

Cat scratching wall at home.

Well, that is a little unsettling.

A woman in a fun Christmas sweater with bright red nails holding a shiny red Christmas tree ornament in front of her grey cat

There is a way to keep these holiday chaos demons at bay—here are some tips.

Woman playing with her kitten on the carpet at home.

Hey, put those chompers away.

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Pet health question that’s not an emergency? Our vet team will answer over email within 48 hours. So, go ahead, ask us about weird poop, bad breath, and everything in between.

behavior & body language

Tail wagging? Ear pinning? It all means something. We’ll show you how to understand your pet (and communicate with them) with guides to decode the weirdest body language and behavior.

Cute scared kitten outside by the front door.

The term scaredy-cat didn’t enter the lexicon out of nowhere.

Man looking at his orange cat at home.

Meet MeowTalk, the app that translates your kitty’s screams into actual English.

Woman hugging her cat at home.

They know what they are doing when they “cry” for food.


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anxiety & separation anxiety

Learn how to deal with separation anxiety (and other forms of pet anxiety) so they keep calm when you’re not together.

cat with the crystal toy in pink

Merci Collective founder Chani Ronez on her new collection of crystal and catnip-infused toys for cats.

Golden Doodle dog with Airtag collar.

The real question is: Should you?

Cat meowing at owner.

Just a small request to lower the volume, please.

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