Loud noises can commonly lead to anxiety, fear and panic in dogs, and occasionally in cats. For some, this is a "seasonal" problem - for example, when thunderstorms tend to develop or during fireworks season (especially around the 4th of July holiday). The fear and panic that ensues can be significa...

Urine marking is a problem behavior in cats. Because some pet owners find this behavior unacceptable, it can ultimately lead to cat relinquishment, and in some cases, euthanasia. However, with some understanding of this common behavior and efforts to address the underlying issue(s), many of these ca...

A pet with separation anxiety experiences recurrent distress in the absence or perceived absence of an attachment figure. An attachment figure could be its guardian, another human, or another animal. Separation anxiety is the second most common behavior problem of canines affecting an estimated 14%...

It's estimated that up to one third of pet cats are kept indoors only, and over fifty percent of cats, that are kept indoors, also spend part of their time outdoors.  The indoor environment is fairly static and unchanging. This can lead to boredom and stress for the cat. Stress in cats can be...

Cat ownership offers plenty of little joys: you get a cute and entertaining snuggle buddy and playmate whose behavior is endlessly fascinating, with the added bonus of having a dedicated pest control specialist living in your home. But if your pet starts scratching up your furniture, you might find...

One of the more common problem behaviors seen in cats is house soiling (urinating or defecating outside of the litter box). This problem alone is one of the major reasons that cats are relinquished to shelters, cast from households, and, in some cases, euthanized. In most instances this is truly a...

Dogs and cats can experience anxiety, fear, and panic. In some instances, this is transient or fleeting (such as fear or panic during a thunderstorm or fireworks). However, some pets may experience more frequent manifestations of anxiety associated with things that they commonly encounter. The list...

Behavior problems are fairly common in dogs and cats, and successfully addressing the issue(s) often requires a bit of time, understanding, and patience. Pet owners often seek out advice and assistance from professionals, including trainers and veterinarians, to help them work through with the issue...

It is estimated that up to 10% of dogs have some form of vision and/or hearing impairment. Impaired vision or blindness can occur in dogs affected with conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, or retinal degeneration. Deafness can be seen in certain breeds such as Dalmations, among others. Many of t...