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Do Dogs Know Their Name?
Choosing a Name for Your Dog It’s often recommended that you name your dog something simple that will quickly catch their attention. Names that are one or two syllables are often most conducive to the most efficient training. If you do choose a long, complex name for your dog, it might be best to use a shorter, simpler nickname when calling or speaking to them, as this will help reduce confusion and make it much easier for them to learn their name. It’s also best that a dog’s name not be similar to a command. For example, “Kit” can be confused with “sit,” and “Bo” with “no.” Featured Image: Adobe/standret,WRITTEN BYBarri J. Morrison, DVM Veterinarian Barri Morrison was born and raised and currently resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She went to University of Florida for her…,Have you ever wondered if your dog truly understands you when you speak to them? Most pet parents agree that their dog understands basic commands such as “sit,” “stay,” and “down,” leading us to believe that they associate words with actions or objects. But do dogs know their name? Dogs have been part of human society longer than any other domestic species, and research indicates that dogs understand human emotions and words—including their own name—better than you might think.
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Why Is My Cat Gagging?
WRITTEN BYBarri J. Morrison, DVM Veterinarian Barri Morrison was born and raised and currently resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She went to University of Florida for her…,Gagging is a natural bodily function that happens when your cat is trying to expel something from their throat. Gagging in cats is common and often the reason you find your cat standing in the middle of your brand-new rug, hunched over, and making a noise as if they are going to vomit. Cats, like people, have a powerful gag reflex triggered anytime something stimulates the back of their throat (larynx). Gagging can be “productive,” meaning something comes out of the mouth, or it can be “nonproductive”—when the irritant is either swallowed or inhaled back into the body. While hairballs are the most common cause of gagging in cats, gagging can also be indicative of a serious medical condition. If your cat is gagging more than once or twice a day, call your veterinarian for a checkup to help determine what the cause is and what intervention might be needed.
