Seems to be a trend the past week. Several people have contacted me about kitty litter box habits going astray. The first and most important step is to get the cat to a vet for evaluation. Often marking out of the box is a sign that something is wrong physically. When my elder cat was not feeling well due to the beginning stages of diabetes, this was the only indication that I had that she needed to see a vet right away. And luckily I did! Early detection gave her man

Why Dogs Sleep With Their Legs Up In the Air Dreaming dogs move, kick and whine, which is very noticeable with their legs in the air. Dogs spend a good bit of time sleeping, so it makes sense they would change up their positions periodically. While lying on their tummies or sides or curling into a ball are fairly common, it's usually the happiest and most secure dogs who go belly-up and sleep on their backs. Keeping Cool Your pup's belly doesn't have as much fur as the rest o

Most dogs are food motivated, so it’s really no surprise they attack their meals as though they haven’t eaten in days and may never eat again. However, dogs who down their dinners in the blink of an eye are more likely to create problems for themselves than those who eat at a more leisurely pace. For example, there’s always the risk of choking when food is inhaled rather than chewed. There’s also an increased risk your pet will immediately vomit his meal, though this tends to