Have you ever watched your dog move its paws as if chasing a ball while fast asleep? Or noticed your cat’s tail moving gently and its whiskers twitching? Sometimes, you might even hear a quiet whimper, meow or bark. Does this mean your pet is dreaming? There is good reason to think so! Dogs and cats experience REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, the stage associated with dreaming in humans.

Autumn is a good time to take a closer look at your dog’s or cat’s daily diet. Shorter days, cooler temperatures and changes in activity levels can affect your pet’s energy requirements. However, this does not mean that every pet needs larger portions or a change of food. Age, body condition, activity level and individual needs are the key factors to consider. So, what should you look out for to make sure your pet’s diet continues to meet their nutritional needs?

It's 3:00 a.m. The silence of the night is suddenly shattered by the sound of your cat racing through the house, something crashing off a shelf, or loud meowing outside your bedroom door. If you share your home with a cat, this scenario is probably all too familiar. These sudden bursts of energy - commonly known as cat zoomies - can be frustrating for pet owners. However, from your cat's perspective, this behavior is completely natural. Your cat isn't trying to annoy you.

Strict calorie control or trusting animal instinct? The debate on how to properly portion pet food has been going on among owners for years. The truth is that neither rigid adherence to exact gram weights nor leaving a full bowl available "free-choice" guarantees success. The healthiest approach lies in flexibility. Feeding guidelines should be treated merely as a starting point, which you continually verify by observing your four-legged friend's body weight, energy levels, and overall condition

Why can one dog devour his portion in seconds and then stare intently at his owner's plate? Why can a cat happily eat the same food for years, only to look at the bowl one day as if it contained the ultimate culinary betrayal? Pet food is about more than just satisfying hunger and energy requirements. Whether a dog or cat eats a meal with gusto depends on senses, past experiences, emotions, the environment, and individual preferences.

Neutering or spaying is one of the most common veterinary procedures performed on dogs and cats. For most pet owners, it represents a crucial aspect of responsible care and preventative health. However, it is important to remember that after the procedure, your pet's body operates a bit differently - their energy requirements, appetite, and nutrient processing all undergo shifts. That is precisely why feeding "the same bowl as always" after surgery might not maintain the same healthy physique.