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A fluffy white poodle wearing a large plastic cone around its neck, sitting on a plush rug and curiously tilting its head

When Can the Cone Come Off? Removing a Dog's Elizabethan Collar

17 April 2024

The amount of time that a dog needs to keep the cone on after surgery, depending on advice from vets and the time it takes for wounds to heal.

A man gently feeling the ears of his large Maine Coon cat, with a worried expression

Why Are My Cat's Ears Cold? Exploring the Causes

17 April 2024

Causes of cold cat ears, from normal thermoregulation and environmental factors to when it could be a sign of an underlying health problem.

A woman's hand gently adding cat litter to a litter box, with a curious grey tabby cat watching nearby

How Much Litter Should You Put in Your Cat's Litter Box? Balancing Litter Quantity

17 April 2024

The perfect litter depth for your cat's litter box can vary based on the size of the box, the type of litter you're using, and the number of cats you have.

Bernese Mountain Dog sitting patiently next to an open rotisserie chicken, gazing at it with longing eyes

Can Dogs Have Rotisserie Chicken? The Good and the Bad

17 April 2024

Rotisserie chicken is okay for dogs to have every once in a while, but the skin, bones, and spices can lead to problems.

A sad-looking Pug dog sitting next to an empty peanut container, with scattered peanut shells on the floor around it

Can Dogs Eat Peanut Shells? A Look at Peanuts for Pups

17 April 2024

Peanut shells can cause some major health issues for dogs, like intestinal blockage and perforation. Peanut butter should be used sparingly as a snack.

Small green sea turtle with a rough, textured shell crawling across a sandy beach

Do Turtles Shed Their Shells? Exploring Turtle Molting Habits

17 April 2024

Turtles molt their shells and skin in a process known as ecdysis or molting in order to grow.

Curious beagle sniffing a container of xanthan gum powder in a modern kitchen setting

Can Dogs Have Xanthan Gum? What to Know About This Food Additive

17 April 2024

Possible dangers and advantages of xanthan gum for dog food, such as digestive problems, allergies, and other options that are less risky.

Two medium-sized beagle dogs gently licking each other's muzzles

Why Do Dogs Lick Each Other's Mouths? The Biological Reasons

17 April 2024

Dogs lick other dogs' mouths as a sign of submissiveness, to reinforce social structures, and as a way to send messages through smell and taste.

Close-up of a Sulcata tortoise turning away from a plate of fresh greens in a home environment

Why Won't My Turtle Eat? Common Causes and Solutions

17 April 2024

Causes of a turtle not eating, such as changes in their environment, stress, and medical conditions that affect their ability to eat.

A medium-sized brown dog sniffing at a litter box with cat litter, displaying a curious expression

Why Does My Dog Eat Cat Poop? Insights on Coprophagy

17 April 2024

Why dogs eat cat feces, such as nutritional needs, natural scavenging, and health issues, and how to stop this behavior.

Pitbull owner kneeling and making eye contact with their medium-sized Pitbull during training, showcasing the dog's attentive and obedient gaze

How Smart Are Pitbulls? New Studies Answer This Question

17 April 2024

Pitbulls are often seen as smart, ranking equally with some of the most well-liked breeds, and their stigma of aggression can be managed with the right attention.

Portrait of a large, muscular Dogo Argentino with a solid white coat and focused expression, standing in a countryside setting

Do Dogo Argentinos Have a Bad Reputation? What You Need to Know

17 April 2024

The Dogo Argentino is a strong-willed dog that needs an experienced owner and proper socialization to avoid aggressive tendencies.