Mundo Mascotita is a pet care blog that started in Spanish and now has guides in English. Every guide answers your question in the first lines, then explains the why and the step by step, with links to the sources we used (veterinary associations, universities and published studies).
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Latest guides
- Do Dogs Like Hugs? 6 Signs Your Dog Is Uncomfortable
Many dogs don’t enjoy hugs; they tolerate them. For a dog, being wrapped in arms can feel like being held in place. Watch for signs like turning the head away, lip licking, yawning or showing the whites of the eyes, and show love in ways your dog actually likes. - Reactive Dog vs Aggressive Dog: What’s the Difference?
A reactive dog overreacts to everyday things, like other dogs, people or bikes, with barking, lunging or growling, usually out of fear or frustration. Aggression means behavior aimed at threatening or harming. Many reactive dogs don’t want to bite anyone: they want the scary thing to go away, or they can’t handle the excitement. - Are Retractable Leashes Bad? Risks and Better Options
A retractable leash isn’t always bad, but it’s a poor tool for everyday walks: it keeps constant tension on your dog, so pulling always pays off, and the thin cord can cause burns, cuts and falls. For most walks, a regular 6-foot (1.8 m) leash is safer and teaches better manners. - Dog Choking: What to Do in the First 30 Seconds
If your dog is coughing, air is still getting through: stay close and let it try to cough the object out. If your dog can’t breathe, look in the mouth and remove the object only if you can see it and grab it safely; if not, do chest thrusts, and go to the vet right after, even if it seems fine. - Do Dogs Dream? What Twitching Paws Really Mean
Yes, dogs very likely dream. Like us, they have REM sleep, and the short twitches, paddling paws and soft whimpers you see are normal signs of it. A dog that’s dreaming wakes up easily; a dog having a seizure doesn’t. - What Does Tail Wagging Mean? Reading Your Dog’s Tail
A wagging tail means your dog is emotionally aroused, not necessarily happy. To read it, look at how high the tail is, how fast and wide it moves, and the rest of the body: a loose, wide, mid-height wag is friendly; a high, stiff tail with short, fast movements can be a warning. - Do Dogs Poop Facing North? The Science of the Dog Compass
Dogs may line up north-south when they poop, but only when Earth’s magnetic field is calm. That’s what a 2013 study of 70 dogs found: it’s a tendency in the data, not a rule your dog follows every time. - Is My Dog Overweight? The 3-Step Hand Test (Body Condition Score)
You can check your dog’s weight at home with your hands in about 30 seconds: you should feel the ribs under a thin layer of fat, see a waist from above and see the belly tuck up from the side. If you can’t, your dog is probably overweight. - Overexcited Dog: Why Fetch Isn’t Enough (and Calm-Down Games That Work)
An overexcited dog usually doesn’t need more running. It needs work for its brain and more rest: sniffing and scent games tire the mind, while endless fetch mostly builds a fitter dog that wants even more. - Leash Pulling: Why Your Dog Pulls and How to Stop It (Step by Step)
Your dog isn’t pulling on the leash to be the boss. It pulls because pulling works: every time the leash is tight and you keep walking, your dog gets exactly what it wanted, which is to move forward.
What you will find here
- Dog behavior: why dogs pull on the leash, chew, bark or can’t calm down, and what actually helps.
- Health and first aid: what to do in the first minutes, and when it’s time to call the vet.
- Food: what dogs and cats can and can’t eat.
- Cats: scratching, hairballs, litter box and everyday care.
Our articles are for information only and don’t replace a visit to your veterinarian. If your pet may have eaten something toxic, call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
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