Why Does My Dog Sit on My Feet?

Why Does My Dog Sit on My Feet?

You sit down at your desk, settle onto the sofa or stop to talk with someone, and your dog chooses one very specific place to rest: directly on your feet. They may sit across your shoes, lean against your legs or lower their entire body over your toes as if no other...
Why Does My Guinea Pig Wheek When I Open the Fridge?

Why Does My Guinea Pig Wheek When I Open the Fridge?

You open the fridge, and before you have even reached for the vegetables, your guinea pig begins to wheek loudly from across the room. The same reaction may happen when a plastic bag rustles, a chopping board appears or footsteps move toward the kitchen. Somehow, your...
Why Does My Rabbit Thump at Night?

Why Does My Rabbit Thump at Night?

It is late, the house is quiet, and then you hear it: one strong thump from your rabbit’s enclosure. A few minutes later, it happens again. Your rabbit may look alert, stare into the darkness or sit perfectly still as if they have detected something important that you...
Why Does My Dog Bring Me a Toy When I Come Home?

Why Does My Dog Bring Me a Toy When I Come Home?

You open the front door after being away, and your dog rushes toward you with a stuffed animal, ball or slightly battered favorite toy in their mouth. They may wag their entire body, parade around the room, push the toy toward you or keep just enough distance to make...
Why Does My Cat Follow Me to the Bathroom?

Why Does My Cat Follow Me to the Bathroom?

You walk toward the bathroom, and your cat appears behind you as if they have been invited to an important private meeting. They slip through the door, sit on the bathmat, inspect the sink, stare at you from two feet away, or protest loudly if you try to keep them...