We’re obsessed with why pets do that.

Pet Mysteries exists for one reason: every cat and dog does baffling, hilarious, sometimes worrying things — and you deserve a clear, friendly, trustworthy answer. Not a wall of ads. Not a scary forum thread. A real explanation.

We dig into animal behavior science, veterinary guidance, and the lived experience of millions of pet parents, then translate it into plain English. Every article tells you what the behavior means, when it’s totally normal, and the rare times it’s worth a vet visit.

Who writes this

Pet Mysteries is written and edited by Marwan Samir, founder & editor, pet mysteries. Lifelong cat and dog owner. I research each behaviour against published veterinary and animal-behaviour sources, and cite them at the bottom of every article so you can check my work.

I am not a veterinarian, and I do not pretend to be one. What I do is read the actual sources — peer-reviewed animal-behaviour research, and guidance from bodies like the Cornell Feline Health Center, the ASPCA, VCA Animal Hospitals and the American Kennel Club — and write up what they say in plain English. Where the evidence is genuinely uncertain, the article says so instead of inventing a tidy answer.

Our longer articles carry a Sources list at the bottom with direct links, so you never have to take my word for anything. If you spot something wrong, tell me and I will correct it.

Our editorial & vet policy

Our content is researched carefully and written to be genuinely helpful. But it is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. If your pet shows signs of pain, sudden behavior change, or illness, please contact a licensed veterinarian.

Affiliate disclosure

Some links on Pet Mysteries are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission if you buy through them — at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we believe genuinely help, and commissions never influence our explanations.