Guide

Train a puppy to stop hiding under the bed by using positive reinforcement to redirect them to a dog bed and temporarily blocking physical access.

Puppies should not be given pig ear treats.

Yes, spayed female dogs can continue to hump — and it usually has nothing to do with a failed spay. The behavior is often a learned habit.

Yes, police dogs can sniff out vapes, but only if the device contains an illegal substance the dog is trained to detect, such as THC from marijuana.

Concentrated peppermint oil is toxic to cats, but the faint scent of a dried plant or a weak tea is generally not a concern.

No, salmon blood itself isn’t toxic, but raw or undercooked salmon carries two serious risks: salmon poisoning disease and thiamine deficiency.

Most cats that leave home do so from curiosity, fear, or instinct, not from a desire to leave permanently.

No, a dog’s “period” is not the same as a human menstrual period — the bleeding signals the start of her fertile window.

When your dog sneezes at you, it may be a normal playful signal or simply a response to nasal irritation — context and body language help tell.

Dog scooting is most often caused by full or impacted anal glands, but allergies, parasites, or a dirty rear end can also be triggers.