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behavior & body language

Tail wagging? Ear pinning? It all means something. We’ll show you how to understand your pet (and communicate with them) with guides to decode the weirdest body language and behavior.

an orange cat with a purple-and-red night sky in the background

Are you a good match for an extroverted, social kitty — or a little Miss Independent?

Dog in the sand smiling at the camera

There’s a big difference between a dog smiling and showing their teeth.

Young girl cuddling and holding her cute cat.

Could the secret to understanding your cat be right under their paws?

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dog parent looking at a night sky with their dog

A Mercury petrograde, if you will—with a side of the zoomies.

Ginger cat mom and kitten resting.

The “I’m just a baby” TikTok sound definitely applies here.

Woman on her phone sitting on couch while cat watches.

It’s not all in your head.

A young girl brushing her teeth while her cat watches.

Uh, may I help you?

Woman trying to hug a grumpy orange cat.

We can tell when cats are happy, but we’re pretty bad at figuring out when they’re not.

Woman hold a bowl and gives a water to her big white dog while sitting on her feet in courtyard of the residence.

Save some for later, my dude!

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Woman holding her puppy in her lap while he tries to bite her.

Those little teeth are sweet, but they definitely don’t feel good on your hand.

cat meowing

How to decode your cat’s love language when one meow has many meanings.

Scared black cat standing on couch.

They do love to stare at absolutely nothing.

Woman and her dog playing with a ball.

Time for a “Proud Parent of a Canine Honors Student” bumper sticker.

A cat sitting on a shelf with glassware.

Your brand new iPhone, antique figurine, full glass of water—they will swat it off the table. A cat behaviorist explains why.

Dog sitting under a person's legs looking up.

They are the cutest little shadow.

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