anxiety

Dogs are the best thing in the world. This had to be said at the beginning of this list. Dogs are adorably hilarious, dogs are dramatic, dogs are rays of sunshine that everyone should have in their homes. But... some of them are a bit anxious, and others can be somewhat aggressive sometimes. Rather than give up on them though, we, as owners, have to do out best to help them. 

Sometimes, helping your pup with their aggression or anxiety can be as simple as getting them a special new toy - one with treats inside, one with cooling properties, one that helps with teething. There are so many options, and we've collected some of the best ones for you right here. All of these products have been hand picked by us, the editors, and 'I Can Has Cheezburger' earns an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases from the products we link to.

And if you have an anxious cat on your hands rather than a dog, you can check out our list of relaxing products for anxious cats and kittens or our list of interactive cat toys for cats with too much energy on their hands. 

A lot of changes are happening now that things are finally starting to open up again in the world, and these changes are not happening just to you. Your cats, who have gotten used to you being at home with them so often, can tell that something is changing too. And we don't know about you guys, but our cats have been showing more signs of anxiety than normal. That's one of the worst things to see as a cat owner, because there is nothing that we want more than for our cats to be happy. 

So, we went on the hunt, looking for different products that can help our cats with their anxiety - from heated cat beds to calming diffuser kits, to special vests. You'll definitely find something in this list that'll work for your kitty. All of these products have been hand picked by us, the editors, and 'I Can Has Cheezburger' earns an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases from the products we link to.

Enjoy browsing, cat lovers, and may these products help your cats during this transition period. For more cat-related products, check out some healthy cat food alternatives to keep your cats happier, and the coolest interactive cat toys we could find for cats whose owners are finally going back to work.

According to Royal Canin's new survey, cats are being defined as "Quarantine Heroes" during these uncertain times.  

Royal Canin, a global cat food company, asked 2,000 American cat owners, in a recent survey, about the relationships with their cats during these difficult past few months (quarantine and other subjects). 

The survey shows that more than half (57%) of cat owners felt less alone during quarantine and 49% of cat owners stated their cats helped reduce their anxiety. 

That's not all, the study revealed! 64% of cat owners shared that they got closer to their beloved feline during that time and discovered new places their cats like to explore/hang out. And within that same group, 54% found their cat's a new favorite food, and 34% came up with new games! 

When spending so much time at home, a total of 76% of cat owners claimed to feel much closer to their pets now. And beautifully, 61% of the conducted survey actually went out to adopt or foster a pet during the quarantine. How wonderful is that? Remember, if you're thinking of getting a pet, please consider adopting and not shopping. 

Story via People

Mateus Inks is a comic artist from Texas. The comic is about an adorable and timid sheep with a funny name, Marengo Lambert. He strives and fights to overcome his insecurities. Throughout the comics, you see him advance and get closer to his goals and increase his confidence! Inks told Cheezburger, "My comics mainly focus on social anxiety [...] I started a few months ago, and my comics seem to be gaining some steam. I come from a boring office job but was originally an art student, so this is just my way of expressing myself again." And his comics say it all! 

For more Margeno Comics, visit  Facebook

For more of Janie Stapleton's beautiful art, visit her Instagram page. 

Anxiety and fear are common contributing factors to behavior problems in dogs and cats. Here are some tips and info to help you understand and cope with it better.