http://www.sheknows.com/ Thu, 16 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/992543/window-lounging-blues-6-ways-to-liven-up-your-cat Have a lazy kitty in your home? Rev her up with these six ideas to get moving, shaking, and active. http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/992543/window-lounging-blues-6-ways-to-liven-up-your-cat Pets & Animals Cats Cat health & conditions Jana Randall Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/986001/the-truth-about-aggressive-dog-breeds It's no secret that some dogs just have a bad rep. Are they really bred to kill, or are they the innocent victims of the dark side of humanity? http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/986001/the-truth-about-aggressive-dog-breeds Pets & Animals Dogs Heather Barnett Sat, 20 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/988793/top-baffling-dog-behaviors-explained A dog is man's best friend. Sometimes, though, that best friend of ours does some pretty funny stuff. Our expert reveals some top reasons Fido acts the way he does. http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/988793/top-baffling-dog-behaviors-explained Pets & Animals Dogs Dog health & conditions Jana Randall Fri, 29 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/985595/the-truth-about-sleeping-with-your-dog We set out to tell you why letting your dog sleep in your bed could cause behavioral issues. Then, we found out the intriguing truth. http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/985595/the-truth-about-sleeping-with-your-dog Pets & Animals Dogs Heather Barnett Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/988795/baffling-cat-behaviors-explained Have a funny feline in your home? Our expert reveals some of the top reasons why our cats act the way that they do. http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/988795/baffling-cat-behaviors-explained Pets & Animals Cats Jana Randall Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:06:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/985355/5-best-pets-to-follow-on-twitter Social media gives everyone a voice, including our furry friends. We've got the scoop on the most entertaining pets to follow on Twitter. http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/985355/5-best-pets-to-follow-on-twitter Pets & Animals Celebrity Pets Heather Barnett Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/984935/the-truth-about-animal-communication Have you ever wished that your pet could talk? Well, maybe he can. Animal communication is becoming increasingly popular, and animal communicators claim they can actually speak with animals. But is it just a hoax? We investigate further. http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/984935/the-truth-about-animal-communication Pets & Animals Diane Mallek Thu, 14 Feb 2013 07:24:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/983851/the-right-way-and-wrong-way-to-socialize-your-pet Pets that are people-, child- or pet-aggressive can put a real damper on any plans of letting Fido or Socks come play with the family. Keeping your fur-baby friendly starts with the proper socialization. http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/983851/the-right-way-and-wrong-way-to-socialize-your-pet Pets & Animals Dogs Heather Barnett Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:37:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/983147/help-your-pets-relax Pets get stressed, too. There are ways to help eliminate stress and keep your pets relaxed and happy. http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/983147/help-your-pets-relax Pets & Animals Dogs Patricia Conte Sat, 22 Dec 2012 03:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/979835/be-the-leader-of-the-pack Do you wish you were King of the Jungle in your life? The animal kingdom can teach us a few things! http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/979835/be-the-leader-of-the-pack Pets & Animals Pet Fun Patricia Conte Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:39:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/974747/can-pets-have-ocd Admit it. You've gotten a chuckle or two out of watching your pet chase his tail. Maybe even caught it on video to share with friends and family. Silly habits like tail-chasing are cute and funny but certain incessant behaviors can be cause for concern. Obsessive-compulsive disorder isn’t limited to humans. For our sweet fur-kids, diagnosing the issue takes a watchful eye. Common behaviors might actually be signs your pet has OCD or, as some like to call it, canine compulsive disorder . http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/974747/can-pets-have-ocd Pets & Animals Dogs Dog health & conditions Virginia Chavez Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:20:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/969187/5-pet-heroes Heroes come in all shapes and sizes -- and fur colors. These brave animals prove that there’s more to being a pet than licking paws and playing fetch. http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/969187/5-pet-heroes SheKnows Cares Animal Welfare Kelsey Windhaven Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:28:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/968339/do-dogs-feel-guilty Pet owners always swear they can read their babies’ minds. The non-dog-people in the world often scoff, but anyone who owns a dog knows they've seen that familiar reaction: head down, eyes staring remorsefully in your direction. But what do scientists say? http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/968339/do-dogs-feel-guilty Pets & Animals Dogs Heather Barnett Wed, 15 Aug 2012 08:24:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/802219/pet-behavioral-problems It's the classic love story: Girl meets Dog, Girl loves Dog, Girl brings Dog home. Then Dog wrecks home and Girl wants to take Dog back and pretend it never happened! But could this problem have been avoided? http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/802219/pet-behavioral-problems Pets & Animals Dogs Brenna Hajek Tue, 24 Jul 2012 08:33:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/966335/human-food-safe-for-dogs A piece of chicken here, some leftover cupcake there and a lick of ice cream from a cone. Do these sound like things you sometimes feed your pup from the table? Before you toss your dog that leftover stew, check out this list of safe and unsafe human foods for your pup! The last thing you want is to risk your pet's health over some leftover table scraps. http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/966335/human-food-safe-for-dogs Pets & Animals Dogs Dog health & conditions Claire Gallam Fri, 25 May 2012 12:12:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/960947/best-dog-breeds-for-new-babies You've just had a baby and despite being busy as ever, you're thinking of adding another new addition to the family -- a dog! Having a pet in the house can be a wonderful experience for babies and toddlers, however, not all breeds work as well with children as others. Before you head to the shelter to pick up one, check out our list of the top breeds for newborns! http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/960947/best-dog-breeds-for-new-babies Pets & Animals Dogs Claire Gallam Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/954797/why-do-cats-purr Have you ever wondered why cats purr? The answers might surprise you! http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/954797/why-do-cats-purr Pets & Animals Cats Patricia Conte