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Cat Behavior

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

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Why Your Cat Is Always Switching Up Where They Sleep

It’s actually quite methodical.

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.

Man holding cat outside in his arms.

“Here, kitty, kitty, kitty!”

A woman walking with her dog at golden hour.

It’s confusing to them, too.

A woman and her cat plays with the Vetreska heartpurrple cat climber.

They love to play, and you need to keep them busy. Here you go.


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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).

A cat sitting on a shelf with glassware.

Your brand-new iPhone, antique figurine, a full glass of water—they will swat it off the table. Here’s why.

Cat playing with paper at home on the floor.

Dogs aren’t the only ones who’ll eat your homework.

Someone cleaning their carpet with a cat watching nearby.

Getting to the bottom of a (messy) mystery.

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Ask a Vet

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.

Sad orange cat hiding under a chair at home.

Or maybe we just aren’t paying enough attention.

A cat sitting on a shelf with glassware.

Your brand-new iPhone, antique figurine, a full glass of water—they will swat it off the table. Here’s why.

Woman snuggling cat at home.

A new study says there is a much more defining characteristic.

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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.

Dog and person listening to music

Its like Enya, but for dogs.

Sad dog waiting by the window at home.

Kids of any age, really, going back to school can can have an affect on your pet.

Woman cuddling her dog at home.

How to know when it’s real—and time to call the vet.

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