Mammals

Cat owners adore their pets but remain mystified by certain odd cat behaviors. While nail-biting is usually a sign of nervousness in humans, cats may bite their nails for several reasons. Yes, cats can indeed experience anxiety, but their nail-biting may not necessarily signify that they are afraid. Although this behavior is harmless, it can …

If you’re a cat owner, you’ve more than likely experienced the unbridled terror that comes with having a miniature set of fangs embed themselves in your ankle. Cats can be mischievous creatures, and this naughty habit is a testament to that. Needless to say, there are reasons for these sneak attacks that are actually entirely …

While howling can be a trait of many dog breeds, it is a common behavior in huskies. Naturally, dog owners adore their pets and tend to be fairly tolerant of their husky’s howling, but the loud noise can become irritating at times and lead dog owners (and their neighbors) to question both the reasoning behind …

Only a cat owner knows the feeling. You’re having a loving snuggle with your cat, they’re purring up a storm, and all of a sudden, they sink their teeth into you. We are led to believe that purring indicates contentment, so why is it that our felines can switch from pleased to punishing in the …

One of the more vocal breeds, the Siberian Husky or Huskies are working-class pups, but they have a personality that is unique to dogs, in general. In fact, some of the sounds that they make are eerily close to humans and causing their owners and others nearby to give them a second glass when they …