Why does my cat arch its back?
Like meowing and purring, a cat’s arching back is part of its complex body language system, usually associated with feeling threatened.
Why does my dog wag its tail when it’s happy to see me?
A dog uses its tail wagging, facial expressions, ear position, posture, and vocalization to communicate.
Why should I walk my dog every day?
Walking with your dog strengthens the bond between you and your pet, and it is also the healthy thing to do. Dogs, like people, benefit from exercise to help control weight and to maintain a healthy heart, lungs, and muscles. They love going for a walk, running and jumping, and retrieving a ball or other object.
Why do dogs bark?
Dogs bark to communicate with other dogs and with humans. Dogs are descendants of wolves, which are social animals that live in packs, and they share many of the behaviors that define the complex relationships that exist within such animal groups.
What kinds of household pets are common around the world?
Not all people own dogs and cats. While many Europeans, including the British, French, and Italians, own dogs and cats, other people have different relationships to them.
Why does my dog sometimes howl?
Like barking, growling, and whining, howling is one of the few forms of verbal communication that dogs have. Its roots go back to dogs’ wolf ancestry, when wild wolves used howling to communicate over long distances.
