What Is Your Animal Companion Saying?

Published November 6, 2012 by PETA Staff. Last Updated August 20, 2024.

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We owe it to our animal companions to learn a little “dogese” or “catish,” so here are the meanings of some of the most common animal behaviors:

Now that you’re fluent in your animals’ language, read up on how to be a great guardian.

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