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Male Cockatiel with crest feathers raised, looking at a microphone, in a living room setting

Do Cockatiels Talk? What to Know About Their Speech Mimicry

4 March 2024

This review summarizes the factors that affect the speech learning of cockatiels, including sex, social experience, and rearing conditions, and provides information about the cognitive and physiological processes involved in this learning.

Small Pomeranian with a golden coat sitting by pink cotton candy at a vibrant fairground

Can Dogs Eat Cotton Candy? Understanding the Risks of Sugary Treats

4 March 2024

Potential health hazards for dogs that eat cotton candy, such as weight gain, diabetes, dental problems, and xylitol poisoning.

Healthy green python curled up on a branch, showcasing its curious expression against a blurred natural background

Can Snakes Fart? An Investigation into Reptile Digestion

4 March 2024

The science of snake farts: why they are so rare and what they tell us about the gut microbiome, metabolism, and potential health problems or adaptations.

Close-up of a fluffy white cat's face with a focus on its long whiskers against a soft neutral background

Why Do Cats Have Eyelashes? The Purpose of Feline Eyelashes

4 March 2024

Cat whiskers, or vibrissae, are different from other types of hair and have a variety of functions.

Bright orange goldfish swimming in a clean aquarium with a visible filter and healthy aquatic plants

Do Goldfish Need a Filter? Essential Aquarium Care Explained

4 March 2024

The importance of goldfish tank filters for removing waste, maintaining water quality, and providing oxygen, and how this affects the health of the fish.

Vigilant grey tabby cat perched on a fence at dusk, focusing on a blurred raccoon in a suburban backyard

Do Raccoons Kill Cats? Understanding the Risk and Protective Measures

3 March 2024

Raccoon and cat interactions: potential for conflict, disease, and how to keep the peace.

Large Maine Coon cat sitting next to a ruler in a spacious living room, emphasizing its size

Maine Coon Cats Size Guide: How Big Are Maine Coons?

3 March 2024

Maine Coon cats’ traits, size, development, health issues, history, and dietary requirements.

School of minnows nibbling at water plants and insects in a clear stream with sunlight filtering through leaves

What Do Minnows Eat? Exploring Their Diverse Diet in the Wild and in Aquariums

3 March 2024

Feeding behavior of minnows, such as their omnivorous eating habits, changes in diet throughout the year, and dietary requirements for keeping them in aquariums.

Curious Jack Russell Terrier sniffing a cut-open fig on a kitchen counter

Can Dogs Eat Figs? A Nutritional Breakdown of Figs as a Dog Treat

3 March 2024

Safe ways for dogs to eat figs, such as the health perks, possible downsides, how many figs dogs can eat, and what to watch out for if your dog has diabetes or a sensitivity to plants.

Concerned owner comforting a trembling silver tabby cat wrapped in a blanket at home

Why Is My Cat Shaking? Understanding Feline Tremors and Health

3 March 2024

Causes of cat tremors can be broken down into medical reasons, stress, environmental causes, and infectious diseases, along with ways to prevent and treat.

Brown and white guinea pig sniffing a small piece of white mushroom on a wooden table in a blurred kitchen setting

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Mushrooms? Safe Varieties & Risks Explained

3 March 2024

Domestic mushrooms that are safe for guinea pigs to eat are white and portobello mushrooms in small amounts; wild mushrooms are poisonous and should not be fed to guinea pigs.

Russian Blue cat sniffing fresh basil leaves in a pot on a sunny kitchen windowsill

Can Cats Eat Basil? Safe Herb Guidelines for Felines

3 March 2024

Safety and uses of giving basil to cats, including potential benefits, risks, and the need for a meat-inclusive diet.