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Quirky pet behaviour ...EXPLAINED

Our animal pals do the cutest things, but sometimes their behaviour can be downright baffling.

So how do you tell if it’s just an individual quirk that’s causing your pooch to howl at the TV, or whether a more serious issue is at play?

‘About two-thirds of unusual behaviours are caused by pain or chronic illness,’ explains veterinarian Dr Holly Goldring.

‘That statistic is quite high, so if your pet suddenly starts exhibiting out-of-character

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