If you’re mystified by your cat’s tail-wagging behavior, you’re not alone. But experts say that a feline’s swishing tail may be one of the key ways to understand what your cat is thinking. But it can ...

There are few things cuter than a contented kitty taking a nap when its tail starts to wag or thump up and down. Videos of this adorable behavior abound on popular social media sites, and owners are ...

As any dog owner knows, there are a few surefire ways to cue a pup’s wagging tail: arriving home from work, picking up their favorite toy or uttering the word “outside.” But why do dogs wag their tail ...

For pet parents, perhaps nothing is more heartwarming than coming home to a dog excitedly wagging its tail in greeting. But, for all the daily tail-wagging that goes on in homes around the world, ...

The question in the title is simple and straightforward, and many people—researchers and non-researchers including dog lovers—all have opinions on the matter. Everyone seems to know why dogs wag their ...

Our feline friends say a lot with their body language. Here's why cats wag their tails, according to an expert. Cats are mysterious little creatures, known for leaving even the most devoted pet ...

We’ve been misled to believe wagging tails mean happy dogs. This is a dangerous anecdote that unfortunately spans generations. It’s time we dispel this myth. Dogs bite even if their tails are wagging.