Animal behavioral problems

If you have decided to adopt or foster an adult cat but you cannot socialize them with fellow cats or dogs, you have came to the right place. In this AnimalWised article we will tell you all the factors that influence the socialization of cats and your best options to integrate them into your home. When...

Anyone who shares their life with a cat will have experienced the following scenario. You are quietly doing something and suddenly your feline has pulled down what you left on the table. You ask yourself: Why do cats throw things to the ground? Is it simply to annoy us? Do they want our attention? In...

Many people wonder why their pets eat when they are with family, but as soon as their humans leave, they stop. What happens in the minds of dogs and why do some lose their appetite? This is not an abnormal behavior. It's probably more common than most believe. Remember that feeding is the basis of...

Do you have a destructive dog that chews on everything or digs up your garden? Well, in this AnimalWised article we will give you 8 tips for destructive dogs that are useful or perhaps essential to help your dog reduce their anxiety. An anxious dog can often turn into a destructive one. If your dog has...

To a cat, a hanging cable or wire is an enticing toy. The same goes for cords, rubber bands, ropes and ribbons - any hanging household item! For your cat it is the best distraction to play and do its thing with them. Your cat is probably a specialist in munching through electrical cords. They will have...

We know that cats are independent creatures. Yet, studies from experts in feline behavior have suggested that cats can suffer from separation anxiety when left alone. And although it is not known for sure what can cause it, some say that it may be due to genetic and environmental factors. Cats with separation...

Stress is an adaptive mechanism intended to ensure survival in dangerous situations. However, it can also be a disease with serious physical and behavioral repercussions. The cat is especially susceptible to pathological stress. This is because they feel the need to exercise full control over their...

Dogs can be possessive with their toys: this is not a problem when they simply try to avoid us when we attempt to take them away, but it can become worrying when dogs growl or threaten to bite when approached. In that case, the dog is sending us a clear message: "This is mine, take another one". When...

Dogs are generally very social animals who enjoy the company of other pets and people. However, a dog may become aggressive because of certain circumstances: this is a very serious behavioral problem that may jeopardize its safety and that of people. If your dog is aggressive with people, you should look...

Did you know aggressiveness is one of the most common problems in domestic cats? Although we must not make the mistake of associating cats with aggression, as they are usually quiet pets, we must remember that cats are not as sociable as dogs. A cat does not see why it should accept another cat: in...

If you have decided to adopt a Shiba Inu into your family, perhaps you have faced an uncomfortable problem: your Shiba Inu bites you. If you are not sure why this behavior takes place, or if you simply want to fix it as soon as possible, you have come to the right place. In this AnimalWised article...

When faced with their dog suffering from separation anxiety, many people resort to adopting a new puppy to keep the other dog company in order to rectify the problem. Perhaps this was the reason why you adopted a puppy. What many people don't expect is for the adult dog to reject the new member of the...

Does your dog jump on people? Sometimes our pet can become overexcited and show a total lack of control by pouncing on us to welcome us: although we may like this situation or find it funny, it is important to stop them from doing it. It is one thing to have our dog jump on us, but another to have them jump...

Dog training sessions are a pleasure for dogs, especially if we work with positive reinforcement. But sometimes, depending on the techniques used or some other factors, some problems may emerge. Ideally we should work these small details so to improve our communication with the dog, get to know it better...

During pregnancy, we start asking ourselves all kinds of questions; if we have a dog, those questions will concern our future life with our pet. The fact is that we can't possibly know how our pet will react to the arrival of a baby, and how it will act if we can't spend as much time with it as we did...

We usually think that dogs, being naturally sociable animals, are always going to get along well with other animals. For this very reason, many families decide to welcome another dog into the household. Just like people, however, dogs can not get along with one another. When this happens, dogs living together...

Many people love Yorkshire Terriers but prefer to have another breed, as it's often said that Yorkies are very loud dogs who bark all day long. While it's true that Yorkshire Terriers are excitable dogs with a tendency to express their emotions by barking, it doesn't mean that their image is accurate. Yorkshire...

Unfortunately, there are too many cases of animal abuse. This has long-term consequences for the animal, even when it is rescued in time. Mistreated dogs are usually abandoned or removed from their so-called carers after someone makes an official complaint. Even more like other pets, these dogs need to find...

Is your dog scared of other dogs? When it sees other dogs, do its ears go down? Does its tail go between its legs? Does it cower and want to run away, or growl at the other dog to try and intimidate it? Fear is a necessary and vital emotion: It allows animals to react in the face of danger, but if fear...

Many people like to have domestic rats as pets. Normally, these animals display the same gentle and affectionate behavior towards people as does any other pet; after all, rats are very intelligent animals. However, sometimes pets bite, no matter the species. There are different types of bites that...

Does your dog misbehave? Do you not know what to do when it doesn't pay attention to you or breaks something? All these situations are more common than you think, and many people go through the same during their dog's training process. Even though dogs are not always well behaved, telling a dog off...

Even though schnauzer dogs are excellent companions in pretty much all respects, it's true that they can occasionally become somewhat destructive. If has happened to you too, pay attention to our tips below to know what to do the next time it happens. We will give a general overview of the best care for schnauzer...

There are some very clear signs that can tell you that your dog is suffering from stress. Do you know how to spot them? If you think your best friend might be suffering from stress and anxiety, we suggest that you keep reading this AnimalWised article. We'll go over the 10 signs that your dog is stressed...

By nature, dogs are inquisitive animals who love to investigate everything you bring into the home. How do you expect them not to notice the new Christmas tree? If you add to that lights, decorations and a potential place to pee... A colorful tree appearing in your home can lead to it being urinated...

Those who have had cats know that their behavior can be complex: Sometimes you encounter a loving cat, an independent cat or even a cat that bites - or all behaviors in the same cat! There isn't a single reason that explains all bites. Therefore, in this AnimalWised article we're going to look at why...

Many people will have researched on the internet how to improve the behavior of their pets. The truth is that pets do not misbehave on purpose; they follow their basic instincts and behave depending on how we treat and train them. In this AnimalWised article we will describe in detail tricks for living...

Sometimes, after we've left home to go to work or to do a simple errand, dogs get extremely sad and begin to cry. Do you know why? Dogs are social animals and do not feel comfortable spending the day alone. In addition to crying, when some dogs are left alone they tend to nibble things and damage the...

It is one of the most common canine behavioral problems, especially in the case of puppies - although it does happen in adult dogs too. Maybe you don't mind when your dog bites an old shoe or a rag, but what about when it's obsessed with your PlayStation controller or a nice bag or accessory? You might...

When we talk about Roborovski hamsters, we all think of their tiny size and cute appearance. Many people adopt this little rodent without being well informed, taking it home without having done any research. For this reason, it is not surprising that many people receive a small bite if they are not well...

Cats are animals with a very special and particular personality; they love to be in control of their property, including the water in their bowl - and they sometimes show it in odd ways. One of those ways might be splashing water all over the place. Strange as it may sound, there are actually many reasons...

Dogs have it easy - they file their limes whenever they go out for a walk. Cats, on the other hand, are usually kept at home. This makes them turn to objects inside the home to file their nails and keep them sharp and smooth. This common habit can become a problem if your cat uses your furniture - especially...

Did you just adopt a guinea pig and it's taking a lot of time adapting to the change? Are you worried because you've noticed any unusual behaviors? In this AnimalWised article we will take a brief look at the various fundamental aspects in the life of a guinea pig for you to discover what may be happening. It...

It is sometimes very hard to stop a dog from barking. Barking is a natural system for communication for dogs. They may start barking for very different reasons in different situations. In order to stop a dog from barking we must first know what causes it to bark. It is important to note that when a dog...

Many dogs suffer from separation anxiety when their owners leave them home alone. Such anxiety can cause dogs to bark endlessly, urinate and even wreck the entire home. This AnimalWised article talks about using the Kong for separation anxiety. However, remember that you should go to an ethologist...

Is your dog jealous? People often attribute characteristic human behaviors to animals, which is normal. However, to say that a dog is ‘‘jealous,’’ is not exactly correct. Dog jealousy cannot be compared to that of human jealousy. Dogs act in a way which is inherent to their species, and therefore, it’s important...

Your dog's personality may change due to different factors, life experiences and maybe even for no reason other than the passing of time. As a result of these changes they may become more sympathetic, fearful or even grumpy. In this article we want to guide you to understanding what causes can change...