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Why Dogs Bring You Toys: Evolutionary Insights

7 June 2024

When dogs give their humans toys, it's a leftover behavior from evolution, and they're presenting a "prey item" to the leader of the pack.

A fluffy white Shih Tzu dog sitting on a kitchen counter, looking at a plate of colorful cupcakes

Can Dogs Eat Cupcakes? The Sweet Truth About Risks

7 June 2024

Hazards of dogs consuming cupcakes, such as harmful additives, and healthier homemade "pupcake" options that are made with ingredients that are safe for dogs.

Bright yellow canary perched on the edge of a bowl filled with flax seeds, looking curiously at the contents

Can Birds Have Flax Seeds? What Birds Eat and Need

7 June 2024

The best way to feed your bird flax seeds to ensure they get all the health benefits without any potential drawbacks like weight gain.

Tabby cat closely examining a hanging string of pearls plant, with a cautious expression

Can String of Pearls Poison Cats? Understanding the Risks

7 June 2024

String of pearls is poisonous to cats and can cause symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, and incoordination when eaten.

A fawn-colored Great Dane wearing a service dog harness standing beside an elderly person using a walker in a bright indoor space

Are Great Danes Good Service Dogs? Their Service Potential Explored

7 June 2024

Great Danes are often used as service dogs because of their size, strength, and sweet temperament.

Persian cat sniffing at a pile of baking soda on the kitchen floor, with the owner's hand reaching in

Can Cats Be Around Baking Soda? A Vet Weighs In

7 June 2024

Baking soda poisoning in cats, including signs, treatment, and how to make sure you're using it in a way that won't harm your pet.

Tabby cat sitting on hardwood floor, staring intently at a litter box filled with clumping cat litter

How Often Should You Change Cat Litter? Expert Guidance

6 June 2024

Frequent cat litter changes, from scooping to full cleanings, as well as the type of litter you use and when to replace the litter box.

Golden retriever with worried expression sitting next to a partially eaten sock, with its owner checking on the dog

My Dog Ate a Sock But Is Fine: What Should I Do?

6 June 2024

Important things to think about and do after your dog has eaten a sock but seems fine.

Golden retriever sniffing a petri dish filled with Clostridioides difficile bacteria samples on a laboratory counter, with a scientist in a white coat observing

Can Dogs Get C. Diff? Exploring the Species Barrier

6 June 2024

Dogs can't get C. difficile, but they can carry the bacteria and pass it on to people.

Tabby cat sniffing at a pile of mothballs with a concerned expression

Can You Use Mothballs to Repel Cats? The Dangers and Other Options

6 June 2024

Mothballs should not be used to repel cats because they are both an ineffective and dangerous option that can lead to mothball poisoning in cats.

Labrador Retriever with a concerned expression sniffing at a plate of sliced lasagna on a kitchen counter

Can Dogs Eat Lasagna? A Detailed Guide to the Safety of This Italian Dish

6 June 2024

Although some of the individual ingredients in plain lasagna are safe for dogs to eat in small amounts, many of the ingredients in lasagna are poisonous to dogs and can lead to complications.

A sleek black cat with yellow eyes cautiously nibbling on a single parsley leaf, perched on a window sill with a lush, green potted parsley plant in the background

Can Cats Eat Parsley? A Look at this Herb for Felines

6 June 2024

Parsley is safe for cats when given in moderation and can provide a variety of vitamins and other things that can help with bad breath, but it should not be used as a substitute for a well-rounded diet.