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What’s the Deal With... Dogs Who Will Only Squat to Pee?
By Denise Maher, October 9, 2012Squatting and leg lifting are acceptable behaviors in dogs of both sexes. You heard right: Males may squat to relieve themselves, and females may choose to lift a leg. Studies suggest that… Full Article ›
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What's the Deal With... Cats and Milk?
By Nora Zelevansky, September 10, 2012When it comes to special treats, it seems that cats naturally gravitate toward milk the way dogs take to bones and mice go for cheese. But while it’s true that many kitties love to lap up… Full Article ›
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What’s the Deal With... Cats and Dogs Who Have No Hair?
By Colleen Oakley, August 24, 2012Hairless kitties and pups haven’t just been subjected to a bad experience with an overzealous groomer. In the words of Lady Gaga, "Baby, they were born this way." The question is… Full Article ›
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What's the Deal With . . . Older Pets Who Have Trouble Walking?
By Colleen Oakley, July 27, 2012Does your older kitty have a little less spring in his step? Does it take a tad longer these days for your senior pup to lumber down the street on his nightly stroll? Common Causes… Full Article ›
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What's the Deal With... Horse Manes?
By Colleen Oakley, July 20, 2012Those thick, luxurious locks of hair are enough to make even a supermodel envious — but what exactly is the purpose of an equine mane? Believe it or not, one reason is to look… Full Article ›
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What's the Deal With... Paw Pads?
By Nora Zelevansky, July 13, 2012The old saying states that in order to truly know someone, you have to walk a mile in his shoes. That’s not really possible when it comes to our four-legged buddies, who tend to go… Full Article ›
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What's the Deal With... My Dog's Weird Reverse Sneezes?
By Nora Zelevansky, July 6, 2012Dogs tend to be resilient creatures, but when the pups we love make odd, wheezing-like sounds while reverse sneezing, it’s hard not to worry about what's happening to them. So we… Full Article ›
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What's the Deal With... Retractable Claws?
By Colleen Oakley, June 27, 2012You may think that your kitty possesses those sharp talons solely to destroy your favorite armchair, but there are actually three main reasons why felines have retractable claws — and… Full Article ›
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What’s the Deal With... Tails?
By Dr. Mary Fuller DVM, June 4, 2012For some creatures, tails have some pretty spectacular uses. Geckos, for example, are capable of shedding their tails when they feel threatened. Believe it or not, the disconnected tail will… Full Article ›
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What's the Deal With... Whiskers?
By Dr. Mary Fuller DVM, May 23, 2012Although cats and dogs clearly relish cleaning morsels of food off their whiskers, the long hairs have other purposes, from sensing things close to their face to communication. How Are Whiskers… Full Article ›
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What's the Deal With... Anal Sacs?
By Dr. Mary Fuller DVM , May 2, 2012Nothing raises a stink quite like anal sacs. If you’ve ever noticed a foul, musky odor wafting from your pet, there's a chance that anal sacs are behind it. Where Are the Anal… Full Article ›