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Things you did Not Know About your Dog
Things you did Not Know About your Dog Do you think you know everything there is to know about your canine friend? Are you ready to get to know him even better? Check out these things you did not know about your dog! Cool things you did not know a…
How to remove the smell of cat pee effectively
Remove the smell of cat pee You love your cat's silky hair, his cute little paws, and his gorgeous whiskers and face. But there is one thing (or maybe a couple more) that come out of your cat that you do not really enjoy. It might be an unwelcome …
Why do dogs yawn? Possibly a signal of stress
Why do dogs yawn? As you know, humans yawn when they are tired. We usually yawn to show that we are tired, sleepy or bored. The mechanism or the reason why we yawn is not yet fully understood. But why do dogs yawn? There are actually a number of …
My cat eats weird things. It might be pica
My cat eats weird things As long as it is not a fruit or a vegetable, cats can virtually eat everything. As a responsible pet owner, you do not give your cat everything you know he would eat. But then you say, "my cat eats weird things" and you as…
Dog’s sleeping habits and what they mean
Dog's sleeping habits If you are an observer and have him really close to you most of the time, then you have noticed your dog's sleeping habits. Did you know that the way he sleeps tells you a lot about himself and give you clues about his health…
Cat Behavior: Pretty Interesting Facts About it
Cat Behavior If you were to spend some time observing your cat, there are some behaviors that seem random or erratic, but they actually are not. Let us take a look at some interesting facts about cat behavior that will help you better understand …
What is a Mountain Dog and Which are the Best
Mountain Dog The name pretty much suggests what a mountain dog is about. But we will take a closer look at some of the characteristics of these large and majestic dogs. This might help you a little more to decide whether any of these dog breeds i…
Why are dog houses an important item when you have a dog?
Dog houses There are too many owners out there that, when they get a dog, they would simply place them on a backyard with zero access indoors. But dog houses are an important part of taking care of a dog. Even if a dog lives indoors, let´s remembe…
Wild Cats, discover all the types of wild cats
Types of Wild Cats The domestic cat is undoubtedly an amazing pet to have. But he has some cousins and other relatives from the Felidae family that are equally awesome: Wild cats. It is pretty cool to think that every time your cat yawns or stretc…
Dog loves you: still in doubt? Check out these signs
Dog loves you You might think that your dog loves you because you are the one with the treats. But this is not how dogs love. Many even say that we do not deserve them. Check out these 10 signs your dog loves you. Because very few even come close …
Conjunctivitis in cats: causes, symptoms and treatment
Conjunctivitis in cats Conjunctivitis in cats refers to the inflammation of the conjunctiva, the inner membrane of the eye. It is the most common eye problem in cats. All cats at some point in their lives will experience conjunctivitis. When your …
My cat is sick. What should I do if he’s sick with flu
My cat is sick Very often, we hear cat owners say, "my cat is sick, what should I do?" The question mostly refers to what kind of special care does a sick cat require. Should I put him inside a box? Should I just let him be? Do I prepare special c…
Dog won’t sleep at night: here the reasons why
Dog won't sleep at night Considering that your dog has pretty much no reason to stay up at night, if he is having such issue, you can't help but wonder, "Why my dog won't sleep at night?" Having a dog that stays up during the night can be frustrat…
Cat wants to leave home. How do I stop him?
Cat wants to leave home You have an indoor cat and then all of a sudden this cat wants to leave home. To you, that is not an option because he does not his way in the "wild" and you do not want your companion to get lost. Or even worse, get taken …
Dog moves his legs when he sleeps. Why is it?
Dog moves his legs when he sleeps For those who do not know about it, a sleeping dog twitching his legs might be scary. But this movement is actually common when a dog is sleeping. My dog moves his legs when he sleeps and I want to know why. Some …
My cat licks my hair. Why does she do that?
My cat licks my hair It is not uncommon to see cats lick themselves when grooming themeselves. Some owners report that "my cat licks my hair". This is actually easily explained. Cats will lick among themselves so, when he decides to lick your hair…
Can dogs get headaches? How can I tell?
Can dogs get headaches? Everyone knows that a headache can put you down to bed and even make you feel nauseated. Some of us even wonder if dogs suffer them too. There are definitively some signs that we note in our pets that make us ask us, can do…
Cat hiding: why is cat hiding? What you need to know
Cat hiding "Why is my cat hiding?" is a question many cat owners ask themselves. Hiding away is a normal behavior for your cat. Sometimes, your kitty just wants to stay away from the world and get some quiet. In fact, we usually recommend you to p…
Dogs drink from the toilet bowl: why? Let’s find out!
Dogs drink from the toilet bowl You bought this fancy bowl for your dog's water. Yet, he still goes to your toilet bowl and drinks water from there. Gross! But why do dogs drink from the toilet bowl even when they have their own water bowl? That i…
Cats lose their hair: why do cats lose their hair?
Cats lose their hair There is a difference between shedding and hair loss. The former is normal as you have seen how your cat lets his hair fall all over your furniture, clean laundry, and bed. But when hair is loss substantially, there is somethi…
Myths about cat adoption: let’s take a look at some of them
Myths about cat adoption "You do not know what you are getting yourself into." "Cats in shelters are violent!" "You will never get to domesticate an adopted cat, they are feral forever!" The myths about cat adoption go on and on. Here in Dogalize,…
Why does a cat expose his belly? Let’s find out!
Why does a cat expose his belly? Very few things are cuter for a cat owner than to get home from work and having their kittie receive them with their belly exposed. We feel tempted to go ahead and rub it, without knowing that we are risking our li…
Why are dogs so faithful? A look at dog loyalty
Why are dogs so faithful? Fido was a 4-month old pup, but already had his share of suffering. His owner had to give him up because his mentally-disabled brother would hit Fido and had tried to drown him in more than one occasion. In his new home, …
How much should I feed my cat? Let’s find out!
How much should I feed my cat? This is a question most first-time cat parents ask themselves: " how much should I feed my cat ?" Even if you have had your cat for many years, sometimes it is hard to tell. But if I wonder how much I should feed my …
Stop a dogfight: how? The do’s and don’ts
How to stop a dogfight When it comes to stopping a dogfight, safety is your main priority. But no matter the method you use to stop a dogfight, it is very important that you remain calm at all times. If you get as violent as the dogs, you will jus…
