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A small box turtle with its head and legs extended, revealing its unprotected body without the shell

What Would a Turtle Look Like Without a Shell? A Fascinating Investigation

28 April 2024

What a turtle would look like without its shell, which is actually part of the turtle's skeleton and necessary for its protection.

Mischievous Corgi puppy sticking its tongue out in a snake-like motion on a hardwood floor

Why Does My Dog Stick His Tongue In and Out Like a Snake? Insights and Interpretations

28 April 2024

Causes of tongue flicking in dogs, such as panting, smelling, and signaling how they feel.

Two koi fish, one with fully intact fins and another with a regenerating fin stub

Fish Fin Regeneration: Can They Regrow After Amputation?

28 April 2024

Fish fins are able to regrow as a result of epimorphic regeneration, which requires signaling pathways that control blastema formation and patterning.

Alert Labrador retriever with a dark chocolate brown coat, looking directly at the camera in a homey living room setting

Do Labrador Retrievers Have Hypoallergenic Qualities? What the Research Says

28 April 2024

Labradors are not hypoallergenic dogs, but some, like Poodles, may be less likely to cause allergies because they have less of the allergen.

Detailed image of a Persian cat with a plush, pale cream colored coat having a tick removed from its fur by a human hand with tweezers

How to Remove Ticks From Cats: A Step-by-Step Guide

28 April 2024

A detailed tutorial on how to safely remove ticks from cats, including the supplies you'll need, step-by-step instructions, and information on tick-borne illnesses.

Siamese cat with bright blue eyes and distressed expression in a clinical veterinary setting

Can Cats Get Strep Throat? A Veterinary Investigation

27 April 2024

Cats can contract streptococcal infections, which are similar to strep throat in humans, and will need to be treated with antibiotics and quarantined to prevent the infection from spreading to other cats and people.

A middle-aged man lying in bed with a happy, energetic Jack Russell Terrier curled up on his chest, both looking content and affectionate

Why Does My Dog Lay on Top of Me? Exploring This Cozy Behavior

27 April 2024

Dogs lie on top of their owners for a few reasons: pack mentality, wanting to be close to their people, and wanting to feel loved.

Curious Labrador retriever puppy tilting its head and examining a small puddle of white foam on a clean living room floor

Why Is My Puppy Throwing Up White Foam? Potential Causes and Issues

27 April 2024

Reasons, solutions, and ways to avoid your dog throwing up white foam, such as food, medical conditions, and when to go to the vet.

A large corn snake coiled around a rabbit, with its jaws open, in a natural forest setting

What Do Snakes Eat? An In-Depth Look at Predator-Prey Relationships

27 April 2024

For example, rat snakes and pythons are both snakes that have been observed hunting rabbits, and this is largely due to their physical characteristics that make them better suited to hunting and eating larger animals.

A large brown rat cautiously approaching a cockroach on a kitchen floor, with a predatory expression

Do Rats Eat Cockroaches? Uncovering Nature's Surprising Symbiosis

27 April 2024

Rats are opportunistic omnivores and will consume cockroaches, which has implications for both public health and pest control efforts.

Labrador Retriever looking up at a plate of ham slices on a kitchen counter, with a concerned expression

My Dog Ate Ham: What to Know and How to Avoid It

27 April 2024

Hazards of feeding your dog ham, such as dangers, signs of toxicity, and how to keep your dog safe from the high fat and sodium levels.

Close-up of a Golden Retriever sniffing at a bowl of black peppercorns on a kitchen counter

Can Dogs Eat Black Pepper? The Good, the Bad, and the Spicy

26 April 2024

Black pepper can be good for dogs in moderation, but too much can lead to an upset stomach.