Natural Pet Blog

Understanding dog facial expressions

Dogs communicate in many ways, including facial expressions. Researchers found that dogs with fewer markings on their face were more expressive and better understood by humans.

Choosing the right size bed for your dog

Finding the perfect bed for your dog should be simple. Big dogs need a bigger bed, and small dogs need a smaller bed. That is a start, but there are a number of considerations when choosing the siz...

Celebrate National Pet Fire Safety Day by protecting your pet!

July 15th is National Pet Fire Safety Day! Take a moment today to be sure you are doing everything you can to protect your pet if there is a house fire. Learn the steps you can take to keep your pe...

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...

How often should you wash your pet's bed?

I couldn't pass up a quiz asking how often you should clean common items in your house. I was not doing very well guessing the answers (who knew you had to clean out your dishwasher?). Then I got t...

How to avoid losing your pet

Here are the six things to do to avoid losing your pet this summer: Identification, Using a Leash, Training to "come", Security of your yard, Travel Preparation, and Monitoring Behavior and Location.

Why dogs and cats eat grass

Eating grass is very common in both dogs and cats as well as their wild relatives. It may be an adaptive behavior to reduce internal parasites.

Dog personality depends on breed (and age and social environment)

A new study on 11,000 dogs reported that while the breed of the dog was the most important factor related to personality, there was a broad range of personalities across individuals in each breed. ...

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.