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Your cat may seem like he has a mind of his own, but clicker training is surprisingly effective. A clicker, discipline, and treats can go a long way! Whether you’re trying to train your cat to stop bad behaviors or you’re simply hoping to teach your cat a few basic tricks, these guidelines about clicker training for cats can help set you up for success. For expert tips on how to train your cat, we reached out to Marny Nofi, a senior behavior manager on the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Behavioral Sciences Team....

kitten in wonder as she experiences a sun beam for the first time Credit: Courtesy of fostersxyz / TikTok Every one of us has a short list of those “firsts” in life that we’ll always remember. First time on a plane, maybe. Or our first day of school, or the first time we kissed our high-school crush. Well now, thanks to TikTok, we get to watch this kitten add “first time figuring out where all this light is coming from” to the list....

pile of kittens tiktok Credit: Courtesy of pearlsragdolls / TikTok It’s the week before Christmas, so some people—definitely not me—will use just about any excuse to take it easy at work. A pile of kittens napping on a laptop, for instance, fits the bill perfectly. That’s what pearlsragdolls on TikTok was dealing with earlier this week. She went to pick her computer up off the floor, but five white kittens—ragdolls I assume—are snuggled on top of it....

Nigel of I've Pet that Cat holds chunky grey cat Credit: Courtesy of Rachel Braunigan Nigel Kidd is giving the people what they want. Recognize that last name? Nigel, 10, is the younger brother of Gideon Kidd, the 12-year-old mastermind behind the I’ve Pet That Dog phenomenon on Twitter and Instagram. Now, Nigel has made it a bit of a family business: He’s the youngster behind the newly christened I’ve Pet That Cat accounts on Twitter and Instagram....

Pomsky sitting in front of flowering bush wearing a bandana Credit: Courtesy of bonbonpomsky / Instagram If you’re looking for a pup with a huge personality shoved in a tiny frame, a Pomeranian mix is a great place to start. Pomeranians are known for their sass, but they’re also super smart, loyal, and adorable companions. If you’re lucky, your hybrid could inherit the Poms’ hard-to-resist smiley face, the perfect match to her happy-go-lucky personality....

dad and son with their golden retriever in enjoying the fall foliage; fall names for dogs Credit: skynesher / Getty On This Page Male Names Female Names Cute Names Unique Names Thanksgiving Names Stunning foliage, hot apple cider, sweater weather, and pumpkin everything. Fall is the season of change. So, what better way to welcome your new canine companion than with a name that celebrates the season furever? We've compiled a list of our favorite fall dog names for your sweet pup-kin!...

Pup in wedding dress sitting on bride's lap Summer is in full swing, which means wedding season is upon us. The gowns, the glitter, the buckets of champagne—what’s not to love about love? Whether you’re saying ‘I Do’ or perfecting your dream Pinterest board, the hype is real. Because let’s face it, your wedding is the most magical day of your life. Of course you’ll want all your loved ones around to celebrate, but that roster isn’t limited to human cohorts....

Food: We all love it and we all need it to survive (much like dogs). What better way to honor your passion for everything edible than bestowing a name fit for the king or queen of snacking on your new furry friend? (In case you didn’t know, dogs can be foodies, too.) If you’re the type of pet parent that loves healthy foods and want to make sure your new doggo feels the same, a name like Lemon, Ginger, Bran, or Butternut might just be mint to be....

The bright red colored flag stands tall at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial of the Battle of Vimy Ridge in Vimy, France.The principal object in the flag is the maple leaf, which is in the center of the flag. Did you know that the renowned professor, George Stanley from the Royal Military College, was the one behind the famous maple leaf flag design?The red maple leaf on a white background for the flag ensures that it could highlight the prominence with no distractions....

A Michigan toddler found his new best friend last week, a dog who can relate to what the 2-year-old has already gone through in his short life. Bentley Boyers and his dad were at the Jackson County Animal Shelter looking for chickens initially, WILX reports. But the father soon found a puppy with a cleft lip, the same condition his son was born with. It sure seemed like fate. Michigan boy kissing dog Credit: Courtesy of Jackson County Animal Shelter - Michigan “He Facetimed me,” Bentley’s mom, Ashley Boyers, told the television station....

dog with background of dates; can dogs eat dates? Credit: Eugene03 / Nynke van Holten / Getty Throughout the Middle East and North Africa, sticky luscious dates are dietary staples. In America, California is the top date producer. But your furry pal doesn’t care one whit about any of these facts—he just wants a bite because you’re snacking on them! Can dogs eat dates as occasional treats? Fortunately, this fruit isn’t toxic to dogs like grapes and raisins are, so they’re safe for dogs to eat....

You’ll certainly be packing sunscreen as summer arrives, whether that’s in your beach bag, tote bag, or hiking pack. The thing is: You might need some for your dog, too. Just like us humans, pretty much all dogs can get sunburns. Thankfully, it’s pretty easy to prevent and treat doggie sunburns. In some cases, you’ll do the same things you do for your kiddos or yourself. But you probably shouldn’t grab that human SPF 45 off the shelf and start rubbing it onto your dog....

If you have a pet rabbit, you probably know that rabbits like fruits a lot.Apples, bananas, grapes, melons, and pumpkins are some of their favorite fruits. Rabbits eat a lot of leafy greens as well.Though their diet is limited, you can add delicious fruits to their diet for a change. Contrary to belief, pumpkins are safe for rabbits. A pumpkin is a type of winter squash. This popular Halloween fruit is native to North America....

sad looking longhaired cat being petted Credit: krblokhin / Getty If you’ve spent enough time with cats, you’ve probably heard a cat’s down-in-the-throat, wet, “glurk” sound that signals that vomit is on the way. Maybe it’s a hairball. Maybe it’s undigested food. Maybe it’s clear or foamy liquid. Whichever one it is, cat vomit happens, and you’ve got the cleaning supplies to prove it. But if vomiting happens too often, it might be more than a cat’s upset stomach....

dog in yoda dog house Credit: Courtesy of Chewy Calling all Disney-obsessed pet lovers! Chewy just dropped The Disney Collection, a new, exclusive product line featuring over 400 themed dog and cat toys, leashes, collars, beds, and more—so now you can share your Disney obsession with your favorite furry friend. Disney Collection at Chewy Credit: Courtesy of Chewy Not only does the new product line feature classic Disney characters like Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald Duck, along with favorite movies like The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Lion King, and The Little Mermaid....

Squids and octopuses are types of sea creatures known as cephalopods.They can be found inhabiting the deep water and open ocean ranging from the tropics to temperate zones. Though similar in nature, there are a few ways we can tell these two creatures apart.Both varieties of sea creatures have eight arms (which they are known for), however, squids have two long tentacles as well. They have different body shapes too, which can help to tell them apart at a glance....

There are a total of 2000 species of shrimp in the world. The diversity range in these species is truly amazing. They are divided into categories based on their colors pink, white, brown, and red. Caridea shrimp is a member of the same family. These species are popularly known as true shrimp, caridean shrimp within the order Decapoda. These species can be found in both fresh and salt waters. Their scientific name is Heterocarpus ensifer and order decapoda....

Cranes are one of the most symbolized and elegant birds of the Gruidae family. Cranes are a group of birds, consisting of 15 species and three genera. The key highlights of cranes are their long legs and large wings. The average size of cranes’ wings is 70.8-94.4 in (1.8-2.4 m), which helps them to fly high. The average lifespan of cranes is 15-20 years in the wild and they can live up to 30 years in captivity....

Read some interesting facts about the Pyrenean desman and the Russian desman.The desman is a mammal from the family of Talpidae. It is a European mammal related to moles. It is found as two different species varying in location, appearance, and other characteristics. The Russian desman, scientifically called Desmana moschata and the Pyrenean desman, belonging to the genus of Galemys.It is a brown-colored mole with specialized scent-glands, a snout, webbed feet with fringed hairs, and a long tail....

The Diprotodon, also known as a giant wombat, was a marsupial in the family Diprotodontidae. The type species is Diprotodon optatum named by Owen, dating back to 1838. A recent study suggests that it is the only species of the genus and also the most well-known of the megafauna (Price 2008). It became extinct about 44,000 years ago, probably due to hunting or climate change. Some fossils have been found in the salt lake where the mammals could have drowned in search of water....