Orange cat affectionately licking the nose of a smiling female owner on a couch

Why Does My Cat Lick My Nose? Decoding Feline Affection

3 March 2024

Why does my cat lick my nose? It could be a display of affection, a sign of social bonding, a form of scent marking, or even a sign of an underlying health issue.

Alert guinea pig sitting by a pile of chopped celery in a cozy indoor hay-lined enclosure

Can Guinea Pigs Have Celery? Feeding Tips and Health Facts

2 March 2024

Guinea pigs can have celery as long as it is fed to them in moderation, and their calcium and oxalate levels are managed to prevent urinary problems.

Playful fluffy brown dog pawing at a scratching board on hardwood floor in sunlight

How to Shorten Dog Nails Without Clipping: Other Options

2 March 2024

Some other ways to keep your dog's nails short are by walking them on concrete, using playtime, using a Dremel tool, and making sure they eat a healthy diet.

Fluffy blue-eyed Persian cat wrapped in a blanket looking lethargic, in a clean home environment

Do Cats Get Colds? What to Know About Feline Upper Respiratory Infections

2 March 2024

Learn about the causes, symptoms, how it spreads, treatment, and prevention of cat colds to keep your cat healthy.

Owner checking black stool with scoop as worried Chocolate Lab watches in garden

Why Is My Dog’s Poop Black? Understanding the Health Implications

2 March 2024

Causes of black dog poop, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, dietary changes, parasites, toxins, and stress, and the importance of taking your dog to the vet.

Black cat with green eyes staring intently into a shadowy corner, embodying curiosity and alertness

Do Cats See Ghosts? Exploring Feline Senses and Behaviors

2 March 2024

Cats’ super senses and actions have led to many superstitions, but there is no evidence that they can actually detect ghosts.

Fluffy white Samoyed with tongue out about to lick a smiling woman's ear, sitting on a black couch in a warm-lit living room

Why Does My Dog Lick My Ears? Uncovering Canine Behavior

2 March 2024

Reasons why dogs lick people's ears: to show affection, to strengthen social bonds, because of grooming instincts, because they like the taste, and because of health issues.

Concerned owner holding orange juice away from an inquisitive Samoyed in a bright kitchen

Can Dogs Drink Orange Juice? A Look at the Risks and Benefits

2 March 2024

Potential health issues that can arise from dogs drinking orange juice, such as obesity and diabetes, and other drink and snack options that are better for your pup.

Black and white guinea pig contentedly munching on fresh green lettuce leaves in a well-lit room

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Lettuce? Nutritional Facts and Safe Types

2 March 2024

Guinea pigs can have different types of lettuce such as Romaine and Butterhead, but steer clear of Iceberg because it has fewer nutrients and more water.

Joyous brown guinea pig nibbling on fresh cucumber on a bed of hay inside an enclosure

Can Guinea Pigs Have Cucumbers? Nutritional Benefits and Feeding Tips

2 March 2024

Cucumbers can be a refreshing treat for guinea pigs that also offers some vitamin C and helps keep them hydrated, but it should still be given in moderation.

Attentive Golden Retriever about to be fed a bowl of cooked chicken gizzards in a cozy kitchen setting

Can Dogs Eat Chicken Gizzards? Nutritional Insights for Pet Owners

2 March 2024

Pros and cons of feeding your dog chicken gizzards, plus nutritional information, how to prepare them, and how to feed them to your dog in moderation.

Majestic Barn Owl with intense gaze perched on a tree stump, white rabbit in front, in a serene moonlit forest clearing

What Do Owls Eat? A Look at Owl Predation

2 March 2024

The barn owl's diet consists mainly of rabbits, which demonstrates how hunting behavior has affected rabbit numbers and the relationship between predators and prey in an ecosystem.