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Close-up of a brown and yellow striped mystery snail eating a slice of blanched zucchini surrounded by river rocks and aquarium plants

What Do Mystery Snails Eat? An Aquarium Guide

4 May 2024

Mystery snails are omnivores and will eat algae, dead plant matter, fish food, and blanched vegetables such as zucchini and spinach.

Close-up of a fluffy white Persian cat happily rolling in a patch of dirt

Dirt-Rolling Cats: Evolutionary Insights into Feline Behavior

4 May 2024

Reasons why cats dust bathe - including scent marking, grooming, and cooling off, but dangers include parasites and poisons.

A painted turtle swimming in a pond and feeding on aquatic plants

From Algae to Carrion: The Many Different Diets of Wild Turtles

4 May 2024

Wild turtles eat a variety of things, such as aquatic plants, insects, and fish, and there are even more specialized diets for sea turtles like green turtles and leatherbacks.

Bernese mountain dog lying on a rug, happily wagging its tail as its owner scratches the base of its tail

Decoding Dog Behavior: The Fascination with Sweet Spot Scratching

4 May 2024

Dogs enjoy having their tail base scratched, which causes the release of endorphins and oxytocin to make them feel good.

Portrait of a smiling Labradoodle sitting patiently as its owner gives it a bowl of oatmeal

How to Cook Oatmeal for Dogs: A Healthy Snack If You Do It Right

4 May 2024

How to make oatmeal for dogs in a way that's healthy, including the benefits, risks, how to prepare it properly, and serving sizes that will help your dog.

Weary-looking Golden Retriever curled up on a soft dog bed, avoiding a bowl of heavy, fatty table scraps

Foods to Avoid If Your Dog Has Colitis: Dietary Caution

4 May 2024

Diets that can help manage colitis in dogs by minimizing inflammation and other digestive problems.

Fluffy orange tabby cat sniffing a pile of fresh catnip leaves

Smells That Attract Cats: Scents Your Kitty Will Love

4 May 2024

Cats like the smell of catnip, valerian root, and pheromones from plants, and they hate citrus, perfumes, and essential oils.

Studio shot of a nursing Pug puppy suckling from its mother, with the mother's belly and the puppy's umbilical cord visible

Puppy Umbilical Cords: What New Dog Owners Should Know

4 May 2024

Puppies are born with umbilical cords just like people, but there are some key differences. It's important to know how to care for a puppy's umbilical cord after they are born.

Orange tabby cat kneading a plush cushion in a cozy living room setting

Why Do Cats Knead? The Evolutionary Origins of Kneading

4 May 2024

The reasons why cats knead, including where the behavior comes from, what it means, and how to deal with it.

Close-up of a male guppy with a shimmering, iridescent blue and orange tail fanning out in a planted aquarium

The Best Guppy Stocking Level for a 20 Gallon Tank: Guppy Stocking Guidelines

4 May 2024

The perfect number of guppies to keep in a 20-gallon tank is 12, with 4 being male and 8 being female.

Tabby cat cautiously sniffing the paw of a Dalmatian dog in a blurred living room setting

Can Cats Get Parvovirus From Dogs? Exploring the Risks

4 May 2024

This article discusses the risk of cats getting parvo from dogs, covering symptoms, how it spreads, and the importance of vaccines and cleanliness.

Siamese cat with bright blue eyes cautiously sniffing a small bowl of white vinegar on a kitchen counter

Can Cats Have Vinegar? Potential Dangers and Safety

4 May 2024

Potential dangers and benefits of vinegar for cats, such as stomach upset, how to clean with vinegar, and the uses of apple cider vinegar.