How to talk — and listen — to your pets - Creature Comforts - MS When my black-and-tan Cavalier, Twyla, is happy or excited, she twirls on her hind legs. When she wants a treat, she looks at me, then at the cookie jar, then back at me. When she wants to go out, she heads downstairs and sits in front of the door. And there’s never any doubt that she’d like a belly rub. Despite her lack of words, she’s a great communicator. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could talk, like Dr. Look at tail wags. That’s intriguing because it reflects research in humans showing that the left brain, which controls the right side of the body, is associated with such feelings and emotions as affection, security and relaxation. It’s a pretty cool discovery, but more important is the ability to read basic body language and know which wag means “I’m so happy to see you” and which one means you’re about to find a dog attached to the seat of your pants. Ears, for instance, are full of attitude. Another misunderstanding involved how to establish leadership over dogs.
untitled The eyes may be the window to a human soul, but for cats, expression is in the ears. Whether they're tipped forward in interest or flicking back to catch the slightest sound, your cat's ears need your care to be at their best. A very common ear problem in cats is ear mites that can cause itching and can spread in multi-cat households, so treat them quickly to keep your cats' ears healthy. Another issue would be ear wax that can build up in a cat's sensitive ears. A cat ear cleaner gently removes excess ear wax, restoring your pet's keen hearing while eliminating itchiness, redness and irritation. By using ear drops and gentle cleaning their ear as part of your regular care regimen, you help protect your pets from ear mites and other irritants.
UK | England | Leicestershire | Study launched on why Animal behaviour experts are launching a study into why cats sometimes bite their owners when stroked. Researchers at the University of Lincoln say petting aggression is a common problem, with more than 20% of household cats showing it. They are looking for cat owners who have experienced aggressive behaviour from their pets to video their experiences for the study. Theories for aggression include boredom or the need to reassert control. Professor Daniel Mills said: "Many owners are bitten or threatened by their cats when they play with them or when they are stroking them. "There are many theories as to why so-called 'petting aggression' occurs. "It could be a sign that the cat is simply getting fed up with the owner, or it could be a response to the ecstasy of being stroked, or it could be the cat trying to assert control. "The truth is that we simply don't know the reason for this behaviour. He said his team wanted to gather video evidence of cats attacking owners.