Julie Majid, Author at petsnpals.co

13 Warning Signs Your Dog Is Suffering From Anxiety

October 3, 2025 by Julie Majid

Dogs often hide stress in plain sight.

Anxiety in dogs isn’t always about trembling in a corner or barking nonstop. It can show up in ways that look subtle or even quirky at first glance. Researchers have been piecing together how dogs express stress, and what they’ve found is that behavior and body language carry far more clues than people usually notice. Recognizing those signals early can mean the difference between a dog quietly struggling and one that gets the right support. With science catching up to what many owners already sense, the signs are becoming clearer, and they’re often written in everyday moments.

Aggressive Squirrel Targets Residents, Hospitalizes Two in California

October 2, 2025 by Julie Majid

A quiet neighborhood shaken by a wild encounter.

Residents in California are on edge after a series of squirrel attacks sent two people to the hospital. Local officials confirmed the incidents this week, describing the squirrel as unusually aggressive and relentless in targeting people walking through a suburban neighborhood. Though squirrel bites are rare, this particular animal’s behavior quickly escalated into a public safety concern. Wildlife experts and animal control officers have been called in to monitor the area while neighbors remain cautious outdoors, unsure when or if the animal will strike again. The unsettling encounters are leaving the community both rattled and alert.

Top 12 Worst Natural Disasters in 2025 so Far: Millions Suffer, Scientists Blame Climate Change

September 29, 2025 by Julie Majid

A year of horrors for the planet is still unfolding.

In 2025 the planet endured a series of brutal catastrophes that left entire communities shattered. The disasters ranged from earthquakes to floods, landslides to wildfires. In ranking them by deaths, the list below describes both human toll and economic losses, and reports on where recovery stands where it is known. Climate scientists are already warning that many of these were intensified by warming, volatile weather patterns, and weakened infrastructure. Each event shows how fragile societies remain when climate extremes strike.

Catastrophic Typhoon Slams Asia, Leaving Devastation in Its Wake

September 26, 2025 by Julie Majid

A monstrous storm cuts a path of ruin across nations.

Typhoon Ragasa has battered East Asia with ferocious winds and record rainfall, leaving communities scrambling to respond to the fallout. The storm carved through the Philippines, Taiwan, southern China, and Hong Kong, triggering floods, power outages, and mass evacuations. Authorities report dozens dead and many more displaced as emergency services struggle to keep pace. Coastal towns were swamped, roads washed out, and infrastructure pushed to the brink. The storm first made landfall in the northern Philippines on September 22 before intensifying and moving north. In the aftermath, regional leaders face the challenge of coordinating relief while forecasting where the storm will strike next.

Gold-Coated Hairballs Give Scientists a New Look at Why Cats Eat Grass

September 25, 2025 by Julie Majid

Scientists finally solved the grass-eating mystery using microscopic evidence.

Cat owners have long puzzled over their pets’ habit of munching grass only to vomit it back up minutes later. This seemingly pointless behavior has baffled scientists for decades, spawning theories about everything from parasite removal to nutritional deficiencies. The mystery persisted because no one had looked closely enough at what actually happens when grass meets hairball.

Recent research has finally cracked this feline code using an unconventional approach that involved coating cat hairballs in gold. The findings reveal that cats have essentially discovered a natural plumbing tool, using grass’s microscopic features to manage one of grooming’s messiest side effects.