Pet Mental Health Hub

Behavior and Mental Health

By Sassafras Lowrey

Man's hands holding paws of a young puppy

Cooperative Care: How to Make Vet Visits Less Stressful For Your Pet

Dogs

By Sassafras Lowrey

Low section of woman holding leash of Basset Hound on sidewalk

Do All Dogs Like Walks?

Dogs

By Vanessa Salvia

Pet cat in a veterinary collar close-up

Do Cats Know When Another Cat Is Sick?

Dogs

By Krissy Howard

Closeup portrait of cute sad calico cat lying on bed in bedroom room being petted stroked on head behind ears

Does Purring Always Mean Your Cat is Happy?

Cats

By Sassafras Lowrey

Cute Cocker Spaniel dog lying on the floor indoors

Dogs Don't "Fake it": How to Tell When Your Dog is in Pain

Dogs

By Sassafras Lowrey

Young woman with kitty and vet worker smiling at clinic

Helping New Cats Develop A Positive Relationship With Your Vet

Cats

By Krissy Howard

A Beautiful Eurasian Mother and Two Children Playing with Pet Dog

How Long Will It Take My New Dog To Warm up To Me?

Dogs

By Ryan Tronier

Scottish Fold Cat Outside

How to Comfort a Scared Cat

Cats

By Sassafras Lowrey

Woman with Dalmatian dog on woodland path.

How to Tell When Your Dog is Saying "No"

Dogs

By Sierra M. Koester

Cute cat lying on the windowsill and sadly looking out the window.

How to Treat Cat Depression

Cats

By Steve Milano

Weimaraner puppy sleeping indoors

Is My Puppy Bored Or Tired?

Dogs

By Samantha Story

Portrait of a woman with her beautiful dog

Signs Your Dog is Stressed (And What to Do About It)

Dogs

By Kat LaRue

Curious crossbreed Persian cat hiding behind the refrigerator when she saw stranger.

Welcoming a Fearful Cat Into Your Home

Cats

By Krissy Howard

black dog giving "whale eye" showing whites of his eyes

What Does It Mean When Your Dog Gives You "Whale Eye"?

Dogs

By Sassafras Lowrey

Border collie laying on a couch under a blanket.

What is Learned Helplessness in Dogs?

Dogs

By Susan Paretts

What Your Cat's Body Language is Telling You

What Is Your Cat's Body Language Telling You?

Cats

By Cassie Pestana

Sad Red-Haired Pet Dog Lying On Clean Bed In Bedroom At Home. Lonely Domestic Animal

What to Do if Your Dog Has Separation Anxiety

Dogs

By Vanessa Salvia

Two stray cats sitting on the wall of a wall on the street.

Why is My Cat Acting Aggressive Toward My Other Cat After a Vet Visit?

Cats

What to Buy

By Sassafras Lowrey

Competition Between A Cat And A Dog. Finding Treats In Homemade Educational Snuffle Mats For Pets.

The Best Dog Snuffle Mats for Slow Feeding and Enrichment

Dogs

By Sassafras Lowrey

dog lick mat baby yoda

Banish Boredom With These Lick Mats for Dogs

Dogs

By Krissy Howard

Mental challenges game for cats, can also be used for daily feeding with dry food.

10 Lick Mats Your Cat Will Find Irresistible

Cats

By Sassafras Lowrey

cattamao Comfort Dog Anxiety Relief Coat

These Anxiety Vests Can Help Calm Your Dog During High-Stress Events

Dogs

By Sassafras Lowrey

playful cat climbing on scratching post

Cat Scratchers for Feline Health and Stress Relief

Cats

By Krissy Howard

Entertaining, mental challenges game for cat, can be used for daily feeding with dry food.

Head (Not Cat) Scratching! 10 Cat Puzzle Toys for Enrichment

Cats

By Kelsey Pudloski

advanced dog puzzle toy

Puzzle Toys to Keep Your Dog Mentally Stimulated

Dogs

By Kelsey Pudloski

Starmark pickle pocket dog toy

The Best Treat Dispensing Toys for Dogs

Dogs

Enrichment

By Lisa Selvaggio

White cat on a cat tree and looking at a white feather.

4 Ways to Enrich Your Cat's Environment

Cats

By Krissy Howard

Bengal cat with a teaser in its paw.

5 Essential Enrichment Activities For Indoor Cats

Cats

By Sassafras Lowrey

Gray domestic cat eats pet treats with vitamin supplements

9 Tips For Happier Cat Mealtimes

Cats

By Olivia Healy

beagle in forest

Breed-Specific Enrichment: What Is It and How Can I Use It in My Dog’s Life?

Dogs

By Katie Avagliano

Cropped photo of man owner in warm dark jacket, walking Bernese mountain dog, footpath on wooden green bench, tranquil and calm spending time in the public park. Active lifestyle, joying. Cold spring

Enrichment Activities For Dogs Who Aren’t Food-Motivated

Dogs

By Kat LaRue

Hand of female owner playing with fluffy cute cat touches nose with finger. Pet lovers.

Everything You Should Do Your First Week With Your New Cat

Cats

By Kylie Ora Lobell

White dog playing with a puzzle designed for dogs

How Do Puzzle Games Help Your Dog?

Dogs

By Sassafras Lowrey

Dog surrounded by plush toys in a chair

How to Find What Kinds of Toys Your Dog Loves

Dogs

Training

By Liv Healy

Girl giving a treat to happy dog.

How to Choose a Qualified Dog Trainer

Dogs

By Sassafras Lowrey

dalmatian eating food from a red bowl in a kitchen

Teaching Dogs & Puppies to be Comfortable Home Alone

Dogs

By Sassafras Lowrey

Playful Siberian Cat Enjoying Playing On Sofa With Her Owner

Using Games And Training To Bond With Your New Cat

Cats

By Sassafras Lowrey

Cute Border Collie dog jumping joyfully over a hurdle

What are Aversives, and Why Shouldn’t You Use Them?

Dogs

By Sassafras Lowrey

Two dogs being trained by a woman in their neighborhood.

What Does Force-free Mean?

Dogs

By Mila Ringo

Five Welsh Springer Spaniels Running in Green Grass

What is Dominance Theory, and Why is It Outdated?

Dogs

By Liv Healy

Hungry little dog stealing a croissant off of the plate on a coffee table

What is Management in Dog Training?

Dogs

By Krissy Howard

Certified Trainer Reviewed

Dog cookies with a training pouch and clicker. Top view.

What Is Positive Reinforcement Training?

Dogs

By Krissy Howard

terrier dog hiding under a bed.

What is Trigger Stacking in Dogs?

Dogs

By Sassafras Lowrey

Feeding pet cat with treat

Why Positive Reinforcement Training And Approaches Matter For Cats

Cats