Natural Pet Blog

To cuddle or not to cuddle? The science of co-sleeping with your pets

Overview While research shows that pet owners feel more comforted co-sleeping with their pets, clinical data reveals that co-sleeping reduces sleep quality due to mismatched circadian rhythms and a...

Understanding cat behavior: Why is feline communication so mysterious?

Why is understanding cats so difficult? Explore the evolution of cat communication and see how recent science is helping us decode our feline friends.

The Science of Fetch: Why Your Dog Loves the Chase

If you share your home with a dog, you likely know the look: muscles tensed, eyes dilated, body vibrating with anticipation as you pull your arm back to throw a toy. But have you ever stopped to as...

The importance of the social environment to dogs' health

We all recognize that dogs are intensely social, with their human family, dogs, and even other pets. But how does the social environment affect dog's health? In a recent study, researchers from the...

Pets can improve our brain health as we age

Dogs, cats, and other pets are a great source of social and emotional support. And now there is proof that pets can even help our brain health as we age! A new study found that having a pet reduced...

The science of dog sleep - separating fact from fiction

Here are the facts about dog sleep patterns.

Is your older dog walking more slowly?

It could be a sign of dog dementia As we age, we slow down. Dogs are no different. A new study found that in dogs – just as in humans – a slower walking speed was related to cognitive decline and d...

What in the world is my pet doing?

You can learn what your dog or cat really mean through their vocalizations and body language.

Amazing animal stories: "Guide Cat" for blind dog

Cat helps guide a dog that became blind.

Q. What dog breed is the friendliest?

While some dog breeds are known to be friendly and outgoing, there is a great deal of individual variation even within the same breed. Each dog’s personality is the result of the interplay of genet...