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Why dogs do what they do — decoded with animal cognition research.

Dog Behavior

Why Does My Puppy Lick Everything? Teething, Exploration, and Normal Behavior

Why does my puppy lick everything? The Short Answer Why does my puppy lick everything? Puppies lick objects, floors, furniture,...

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Dog Behavior

Are Dog Licks Really “Kisses”? Myth vs. Science

Are dog licks kisses? The Short Answer Are dog licks kisses? Calling a dog’s licks “kisses” is a human framing...

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Dog Behavior

Why Does My Dog Lick Babies or Children? Is It Safe?

Why does my dog lick babies? The Short Answer Why does my dog lick babies? Dogs are typically drawn to...

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Dog Behavior

Why Does My Dog Lick Other Dogs?

Why does my dog lick other dogs? The Short Answer Why does my dog lick other dogs? Dogs lick other...

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Cat Care

The strange, aloof, and affectionate things cats do — explained.

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Cat Behavior

Why Does My Cat Ignore Its Water Bowl? The Strange Science Behind How Cats Choose to Drink

Why Does My Cat Ignore Its Water Bowl? The Strange Science Behind How Cats Choose to Drink If you have...

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Cat Behavior

Why Does My Cat Slow-Blink at Me? (The Science of the Cat Kiss)

The Short Answer The slow blink — when a cat half-closes its eyes and opens them slowly — is a...

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Cat Behavior

Why Does My Cat Make That Weird Chattering Noise at Birds?

The Short Answer The chattering, chittering, or “clacking” noise cats make at birds and squirrels is an involuntary predatory response...

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Cat Behavior

Why Does My Cat Sleep So Much? (Up to 16 Hours? Really?)

The Short Answer Cats sleep 12-16 hours a day because they’re obligate carnivores whose hunting strategy is high-intensity bursts separated...

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Health Guides

Symptoms, preventive care, and what science says about keeping pets healthy.

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Dog Health

Should You Let Your Dog Lick Your Cuts or Wounds?

Should you let your dog lick your wounds? The Short Answer Should you let your dog lick your wounds? No...

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Dog Health

Is Excessive Licking a Sign of Nausea or an Upset Stomach?

Is excessive licking a sign of nausea in dogs? The Short Answer Is excessive licking a sign of nausea in...

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Dog Health

Why Does My Dog Lick the Air?

Why does my dog lick the air? The Short Answer Why does my dog lick the air? An occasional snap...

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Dog Health

When to See a Vet About Your Dog’s Licking

When to see a vet about dog licking? The Short Answer When to see a vet about dog licking? Most...

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Product Guides

Science-informed buying guides — what works and why.

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Cat Nutrition

The Power of Probiotics in Cats and Dogs

Probiotics for Dogs and Cats: What the Science Actually Shows Your dog just finished a round of antibiotics. Your cat...

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Dog Nutrition

Can Dogs Eat Strawberries, Apples, Grapes, and Other Fruits? (The Definitive Guide)

The Short Answer Some fruits are great for dogs. Some will send you to the emergency vet. And a few...

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