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A sleeping Pug with its distinctive wrinkled face and short muzzle, its pink tongue slightly lolling out

Why Do Dogs Sleep with Their Tongue Out? Exploring the Science

19 April 2024

Reasons for tongue hanging in dogs, from the scientific to how you can make your dog more comfortable for a better night's sleep.

Leopard gecko looking intently at a dish of mealworms, with a simple background

Leopard Gecko Diet: Feeding the Right Amount of Mealworms

19 April 2024

Feeding guidelines for leopard geckos, including how many mealworms to feed them, what supplements to use, and what other foods to feed them to ensure they have a well-rounded diet.

A tabby cat cautiously sniffing a large, lush fiddle leaf fig plant with a concerned expression

Do Fiddle Leaf Figs Hurt Cats? What Pet Owners Should Know

19 April 2024

Fiddle leaf figs are poisonous to cats and can cause oral irritation and mouth pain if eaten. This will result in symptoms like drooling, swelling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.

Close-up of a Siberian Husky vigorously scratching at a tile floor, leaving visible claw marks

Why Do Dogs Scratch the Floor? Exploring the Instinctive Roots

19 April 2024

Why dogs dig - natural instincts that originate from their ancestral history to build safe places to sleep and claim their environment.

Burmese cat intently sniffing the air in a doctor's office or hospital room

Can Cats Smell Cancer? Exploring Their Remarkable Detection Abilities

19 April 2024

Cats' strong olfactory system could be used to smell out cancer, but it's harder to train them than it is to train other non-animal-based methods.

A young Labrador Retriever puppy with a curious yet slightly frightened expression, sitting in a living room with a cozy blanket and toys

What Are Puppy Fear Periods? A Parent's Guide to Developmental Phases

19 April 2024

Puppy fear periods are times during a puppy's development when they may suddenly develop a fear of something new in their environment.

A sleek black cat crouched low in tall grass, staring intently at a rat in the foreground

What Eats Rats? A Guide to Natural Rat Predators

19 April 2024

Rats are preyed upon by a wide variety of animals, such as snakes, hawks, owls, cats, and even some dogs, all of which have different hunting styles for catching them.

A Corgi with a fluffy red-orange coat sniffing at a handful of fresh raspberries on a wooden table

Can Dogs Eat Raspberries? A Vet's Guide to Serving Berries

19 April 2024

Raspberries can be good for dogs, but they should be given in limited amounts because they can cause stomach problems and may be toxic.

A Burmese cat with a short, glossy brown coat peers into a mixing bowl filled with sour cream, with a hesitant expression

Can Cats Have Sour Cream? An In-Depth Review

19 April 2024

Cats can eat sour cream in moderation, but it's not recommended as a staple in their diet because it can lead to digestive problems.

Close-up portrait of an American guinea pig with a short, smooth tan coat, focusing on its steady gaze

Why Do Guinea Pigs Blink Less Than Humans? Exploring Guinea Pig Eyes

19 April 2024

Guinea pigs' special eye movements, the ways their eyes have evolved, and how these special traits have helped them succeed in the wild.

Close-up of a tabby cat sniffing a yellow sunflower, with the cat's soft fur and green eyes in focus

Can Cats Eat Sunflowers? A Guide for Pet Parents

19 April 2024

Sunflowers can be harmful to cats in terms of indigestion and choking, but they are not toxic.

Doberman Pinscher standing over a cowering domestic shorthair cat, showcasing the dog's dominant posture

Why Do Dogs Eat Cats? The Shocking Truth

19 April 2024

Why dogs might eat cats, from the natural prey drive of meat-eating dogs, and how to properly introduce and supervise dogs and cats.