Cats also use their tails for communication. There is a strong connection between their eyes, ears, and nose (what they see, ...

DEAR PET TALK: Why do animals have tails? — Animal Lover DEAR ANIMAL LOVER: Tails are simply amazing. Do you wish you had one? If you love climbing trees, you could use a prehensile tail, such as ...

Tail wagging has long been associated with a pup's mood, but the fascinating -- and often telling -- things about the appendage don't stop there. Here are 10 things you didn't know about dogs' tails.

Whenever I come home to my 14-year-old Shih Tzu, as most dogs do, she greets me by pawing excitedly at my legs and wagging her little tail vigorously enough to cause a tornado. But I've noticed she ...

Dear Steve: What is our cat trying to tell us with its tail? We talk to him as he lies on the floor next to us, and he moves his tail up and down. Does this mean he doesn’t want to be bothered? – G.S.

Talking Tails is a gentle, winsome, and engaging amble through the world of pets and people, with many stops and detours along the way. Sisters Ann Love and Jane Drake use anecdotes, narratives, ...