Morris Animal Inn Blog
It’s usually pretty clear that dogs lick because they like people. But what does it mean when your dog licks you a lot? If your dog constantly licks you or other people, there may be other reasons besides affection, like wanting food or attention. Dogs may also lick because they think you taste good! Your taste…
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Cats are intelligent animals, but it can be difficult to understand what your cat is trying to tell you. Cats communicate with their body language; cat ears, cat eyes, and cat noses have as much to say as their meows If your cat blinks when she’s looking at you, that means she trusts you enough to…
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Do you think you know everything about dogs? Think again. Check out these facts. 1. Eyelids – Dogs have three eyelids, an upper lid, a lower lid and the third lid, called a nictitating membrane or “haw,” which helps keep the eye moist and protected. 2. Eyes – It’s a myth that dogs only see…
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Adopting a dog as a new member of your family can be a great experience, but also an overwhelming one. Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D. and PetFinder provide these initial tips to help smooth the process of bringing a new dog into your home. Patience, patience, patience. Just because a dog isn’t…
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Summertime calls for more outdoors fun with your pet, but the hot weather must be handled with caution. Take these simple precautions, provided by ASPCA and Animal Care & Control of NYC experts, to have a safe and enjoyable summer for you and your pet. Visit the Vet. An early summer check-up is a must.…
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