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Wondering Why Your Cats Always Lie on Your Clothes? 2 Veterinarians Explain 19 Shares Cats are curious little creatures that like to curl up in a countless number of interesting places. Maybe you have a cat who enjoys squeezing into the corner of a cabinet for a snooze, or you have a cat who prefers to sleep under your bed as opposed to on top of it. Wherever a cats unique sleeping spot may be, the one place that they seem most content is nestled right on their owners clothing. It doesnt matter...

Heres Exactly What to Do If Your Hamster Wont Come Out of Hiding 4 Shares If youve got an adorable pet hamster whos a bit of an escape artist, you know that feeling of panic that sets in when they wont reveal themselves. But take heart — its unlikely youve lost your pet forever. Theyre probably just as scared as you are! And if youre a new hamster owner, it can take them time to grow comfortable with their human, which can exacerbate the hiding. Fortunately, coupled with plenty of patience, t...

If Your Hamster Keeps Escaping the Cage, Heres What You Need to Do 1 Shares Keeping your pet hamster in their cage can be a challenge. They seem to have a magical way of escaping, no matter how secure you think their enclosure is. And then ensues the heart stopping moments where you try to coax them out of whatever cozy space theyve decided to hide in. A hamster is safest inside their cages, so its best to find a set up that keeps your furry friend safely locked in — these vet-approved tips w...

How Do You Stop a Dog from Barking? Jennifer Nelson © Provided by Southern Living Getty Images When you rescue or adopt a dog, barking comes with the territory, right? Some dogs bark occasionally, some rarely bark, and others bark a lot. Like, a lot, a lot. The latter is where owners find themselves wondering, how do I get my dogs to stop barking? Dr. Maureen Murithi, veterinary spokesperson and team vet for Spirit Dog Training, an online dog training resource, says barking i...

No matter how cuddly and cute your puppy is, no one enjoys cleaning up accidents in the middle of the night. Crate training provides a safe space for your dog when you have to leave them unsupervised, said Jamie Richardson, BVetMed, USDA accredited, medical chief of staff at Small Door Veterinary. This prevents them from getting into any potential dangers (like chewing something hazardous) when theyre left alone. Additionally, Dr. Richardson said, "Its comforting for your pet to have a cozy, q...

Thinking About Giving Your Dog a Raw Bone? Heres What Vets Want You to Know 14 Shares Want to give your dog a bone but not sure which bones are best? Dogs chew on bones to relieve stress and to combat teething pain when they are puppies. Youll want to give your dog raw bones to chomp on, and some bones are better than others. We reached out to the experts to learn more. Related: Are Raw Bones Safe For Dogs? Dogs can have raw animal bones, Maureen Murithi, DVM told POPSUGAR, ...