Our Expert: Dr. Wailani Sung
Why Does My Dog… Dig in the Carpet?
By Dr. Wailani Sung | April 24, 2017What is it about carpet that seems to incite some dogs to want to ‘dig to China’? Do you cringe when you hear the telltale scrape of canine toenails furiously trying to scratch their way through your…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Dog… Jump on Me If I Sneeze?
By Dr. Wailani Sung | April 20, 2017When I sneeze, my young Cocker Spaniel jumps up on me and stares right into my face. Is this his way of saying “Gesundheit”? Or is he simply scared? As we move into allergy season, this may be a…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Dog… Always Look Sad?
By Dr. Wailani Sung | April 18, 2017What is it about so many canine faces that makes them seem so sad? Drooping ears, lids and lips, soulful eyes and a mournful demeanor — we’ve all seen that look. Is it any wonder that we worry if our…View Full Post ›
Socializing the Adult Dog: Sorting Good Advice From Bad
By Dr. Wailani Sung | March 21, 2017One of the most common behavior problems I see among adult dogs is overly reactive or fearful behavior. People frequently think that when they see a dog that barks and lunges at other dogs or people…View Full Post ›
What OCD-like Behavior Looks Like in Pets
By Dr. Wailani Sung | October 25, 2016Many people enjoy watching YouTube videos of dogs and cats chasing their tails and laughing at how silly they look. However, what many people may not realize is that sometimes those silly videos…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Cat... Eat Grass or Houseplants?
By Dr. Wailani Sung | September 22, 2016As many cat owners know, our feline friends often seem to love to eat grass and many household plants. While no one knows for sure why cats engage in this behavior, there are many theories as to…View Full Post ›
Is My Cat Trying to Annoy Me? 5 Strange Cat Behaviors Explained
By Dr. Wailani Sung | August 9, 2016Cats are fascinating — and occasionally somewhat frustrating — creatures. They exhibit all kinds of interesting behaviors that to the untrained eye may seem truly odd. In some instances, it…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Cat... Follow Me Everywhere?
By Dr. Wailani Sung | July 21, 2016Cats can be very loving and affectionate toward their owners. Some cats are physically affectionate: They like to rub on us or get on our laps when we are sitting, or lie on top of us while we are…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Dog... Like to Eat Weird Things Out of the Trash?
By Dr. Wailani Sung | July 7, 2016It is totally understandable from my perspective why dogs eat items out of the trash. That’s because trash potentially contains food items or wrappers that smell like food — and that’s a powerful…View Full Post ›
4 Ways You Might Be Misinterpreting Your Cat's Body Language
By Dr. Wailani Sung | June 16, 2016Deciphering what our animals are telling us through their body language isn’t always easy or intuitive. And cats are no exception. Oftentimes, the behaviors that are signs of friendliness in dogs…View Full Post ›
Why Does My Cat... Walk on Me?
By Dr. Wailani Sung | May 31, 2016You know what I’m talking about. You’re perhaps reading a book on the couch or lounging in bed, when Oof! — all of a sudden, you have several pounds of feline furriness sauntering across your…View Full Post ›
4 Ways You Might Be Misinterpreting Your Dog's Body Language
By Dr. Wailani Sung | May 24, 2016To understand what dogs are telling us, we have to observe and interpret their body language. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always translate. Sometimes what people think are friendly gestures can…View Full Post ›
