Welcome to the complex world of feline body language, where a mere flick of the tail or a slight twitch of the ear speaks volumes—but only if you’re fluent in “cat.” What’s interesting ...

A sudden sight, sound, or movement can trigger a cat to instinctively puff up. Cats can get startled by anything that appears out of nowhere, perhaps a shadow, a dust bunny, an approaching dog, or, ...

The dog or cat should be placed in ventral recumbency ... and techniques minimize these complications. Nolen, R.S. Ear crop, tail dock policy not a radical departure, AVMA says.