Sleek, short-coated Siamese cat resting on a plush chair with a calm, regal expression

The Oldest Cat Breeds: Genetics and Lifestyle Factors

4 June 2024

The Siamese is one of the longest-living cat breeds, living on average between 12 and 20 years.

Artistic portrait of a Vietnamese Pot-bellied pig gazing directly at the camera, with its mouth slightly open, revealing its teeth as it appears to be in the middle of chewing

The Toothful Truth: Can Pigs Actually Chew?

4 June 2024

The unique dental anatomy of pigs, such as their baby and adult teeth, as well as the importance of dental care for their general health.

Mixed-breed dog standing near a plate of cooked lentils, with a happy, eager expression

Can Dogs Eat Lentils? Benefits and Potential Risks

4 June 2024

The pros and cons of lentils as a food for dogs, including how to prepare them and how much to feed them.

Maine Coon cat with a fluffy coat resting in a pet carrier, with a slightly swollen belly indicating the possibility of retained kittens

How to Know If Your Cat Still Has Kittens Inside After Birth: Key Signs and Tips

3 June 2024

Symptoms that your cat has retained kittens after birth, such as ongoing labor signs, straining without giving birth, and enlarged mammary glands. Contact your vet if the symptoms don't go away.

Labrador Retriever watching a human place a bowl of cow hooves on a wood kitchen table

Can Dogs Have Cow Hooves? The Risks and Benefits

3 June 2024

Looking at whether cow hooves are safe for dogs, including their impact on dental health and the risk of choking.

Medium-sized dog with a spotted coat standing next to a bowl of lean meat, vegetables, and omega-3 supplements

Lyme Disease in Dogs: The Best Diet and Supplements for Recovery

2 June 2024

Nutritional guidelines for dogs that have Lyme disease, such as low-fat meats, foods that fight inflammation, and supplements that help with healing and lowering inflammation.

Fluffy, tan and white rabbit sitting next to a small bowl of fresh green peas

Can Rabbits Eat Peas? Exploring the Benefits and Risks

1 June 2024

Rabbits can have peas as long as they are fed in moderation and as part of a balanced diet.

Curious Abyssinian guinea pig with a rosette-patterned grey and white coat tilting its head to the side, capturing the 'whistling' vocalization guinea pigs make

What Do Guinea Pig Noises Mean? Breaking Down Their Vocal Language

1 June 2024

The various sounds that guinea pigs make, from wheeks to rumbles, and what each indicates about your pet's emotions and wants.

A wild brown rat clinging to the trunk of a large oak tree, with its claws dug into the bark and a focused expression

Do Rats Climb Trees? A Look at Their Acrobatic and Arboreal Talents

1 June 2024

Rats are able to climb trees due to their sharp claws and flexible bodies, but this varies between species.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi sitting next to a plate of green honeydew melon slices, looking at the fruit with a curious but wary expression

Can Dogs Eat Honeydew Melon? A Sweet Snack to Approach with Caution

1 June 2024

Honeydew is safe for dogs to eat every so often as long as it is given in moderation because it has some nutritional value and is low in calories.

Photorealistic stock photo of a ball python slithering across a sandy desert floor, its triangular head tilted as if detecting a distant sound

How Snakes Listen Without Ears: The Science of Snake Hearing

1 June 2024

Snakes do not have external ears, however, they have developed unique ways to sense and react to sound waves through bone conduction.

Close-up of a curious Syrian hamster with a soft brown and white coat sniffing a small pile of raisins on a wooden surface

Can Hamsters Eat Raisins? Exploring the Risks and Benefits

1 June 2024

Hamsters can have raisins as long as they are fed to them in moderation, but because they are high in sugar, they should only be fed to hamsters as an occasional treat.