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This is a story about a kitty cat who went on the lamb and is now back in our care, after taunting the staff and volunteers of APA! for over a year! We applaud her efforts, but it is time to get this little lady some medical attention.
This is a story about a kitty cat who went on the lamb and is now back in our care, after taunting the staff and volunteers of APA! for over a year! We applaud her efforts, but it is time to get this little lady some medical attention.
One of the most important proteins in your dog’s body is collagen. It’s needed for healthy joints, bones, and muscles. Learn more about collagen, six reasons your dog needs it, and the one easy way to include more of it in your pup’s diet! Collagen is a protein that the body uses to create connective […]
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Summer is the perfect time to plan picnics with your furry friends. Whether you are…
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A keto diet can offer multiple benefits to dogs, from weight loss to better skin health to improved cognitive function. It may even help with cancer. From visionarypet.com You probably know someone who is on a keto diet, and might be wondering if it could have similar health benefits for your dog. Read on to […]
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Dogs:
Tail Position: A dog’s tail position can indicate its mood and level of excitement. A relaxed tail indicates a calm or content mood, while a tail held high indicates excitement or alertness. A tail tucked between the legs indicates fear or anxiety.
Ear Position: A dog’s ear position can also indicate its mood. Ears held forward indicate interest or attentiveness, while ears flattened against the head indicate fear or submission.
Eye Contact: Eye contact is another important indicator of a dog’s mood. A relaxed, friendly dog will make eye contact with you, while a fearful or aggressive dog may avoid eye contact or stare intensely.
Body Posture: A dog’s body posture can also indicate its mood. A relaxed, happy dog will have a loose, wiggly body posture, while a fearful or aggressive dog may stand stiffly or crouch low to the ground.
Vocalizations: Dogs also communicate through vocalizations. Barking, growling, and whining can all indicate different levels of excitement or stress.
Cats:
Tail Position: A cat’s tail position can indicate its mood. A relaxed cat will hold their tail upright or slightly curved, while an agitated cat may hold their tail low or twitch it rapidly.
Ear Position: A cat’s ear position can also indicate its mood. Ears held forward indicate interest or attentiveness, while ears flattened against the head indicate fear or aggression.
Eye Contact: Eye contact is another important indicator of a cat’s mood. A relaxed, friendly cat will make eye contact with you, while an agitated or fearful cat may avoid eye contact or stare intensely.
Body Posture: A cat’s body posture can also indicate its mood. A relaxed, happy cat will have a loose, relaxed body posture, while an agitated or fearful cat may arch their back, hiss, or flatten their ears against their head.
Vocalizations: Cats communicate through vocalizations as well. Meowing, purring, and hissing can all indicate different levels of excitement or stress.
Birds:
Feather Position: A bird’s feather position can indicate its mood. A relaxed bird will have smooth, relaxed feathers, while a fearful or agitated bird may have ruffled or fluffed feathers.
Wing Position: A bird’s wing position can also indicate its mood. A relaxed bird will hold their wings slightly away from their body, while a fearful or agitated bird may hold their wings tightly against their body.
Eye Contact: Eye contact is essential for communicating with birds. A relaxed, friendly bird will make eye contact with you, while a fearful or aggressive bird may avoid eye contact or stare intensely.
Body Posture: A bird’s body posture can also indicate its mood. A relaxed, happy bird will have a relaxed body posture, while a fearful or agitated bird may crouch low to the ground or fluff their feathers.
Vocalizations: Birds communicate through vocalizations as well. Singing, chirping, and squawking can all indicate different levels of excitement or stress.
Thunder, fireworks, and other loud noises turn many dogs into nervous wrecks. Here’s how to prevent a fear reaction from developing in your own dog, so he’ll learn to take scary sounds in stride. Do a quick internet search on how many dogs are afraid of noises like fireworks and thunder, and you’ll find around […]
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How to keep your feline friend interested in play as she grows from kittenhood into an adult cat. Watching a kitten playing with a furry mouse never gets old. She tosses it in the air, bites it, and attacks it with vigorous bunny kicks. Play is an integral part of kittenhood, as any cat parent […]
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