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Chihuahua with a concerned expression sniffing a plate of tamales on a kitchen counter

Can Dogs Eat Tamales? The Risks and Safe Ingredients

4 April 2024

Why tamales are bad for dogs, and other treats you can give your dog instead.

Pet owner carefully inspecting a Golden Retriever's fur for signs of bed bug bites

Can Dogs Get Bitten by Bed Bugs? How to Keep Your Pets Safe

3 April 2024

While bed bugs will bite dogs, they much prefer human blood. However, dogs can carry bed bugs around the house on their bedding and furniture.

A black and yellow patterned ball python slithering up a smooth concrete wall

Why Do Snakes Climb Walls? The Science of a Reptilian Superpower

3 April 2024

How snakes' bodies and behavior help them move up walls and other steep inclines, and the obstacles they encounter.

Detailed photograph of a calm Persian cat being carefully bathed in a sink by its owner's hands using pet-safe shampoo

How to Bathe and Groom Your Cat the Right Way? Best Practices

3 April 2024

Important cat grooming tasks, such as brushing, bathing, trimming nails, and cleaning ears to keep your cat's skin and coat healthy.

Portrait of an attentive Border Collie with an intelligent gaze, with a plate of sliced red cabbage in the background

Can Dogs Eat Red Cabbage? Benefits and Precautions Explained

3 April 2024

Red cabbage is a nutritious vegetable that can be a healthy addition to your dog's diet as long as it is given in moderation and prepared correctly.

American guinea pig with tan fur cautiously eating the green part of a spring onion

Can Guinea Pigs Have Green Onions? The Science

3 April 2024

Guinea pigs can eat the green part of a spring onion, but the white part is not safe for them to eat due to the compounds it contains.

Brown hamster nibbling on a piece of whole wheat toast with a thin layer of peanut butter, its cheeks full

Can Hamsters Eat Peanut Butter? A Look at the Risks and Benefits

3 April 2024

Peanut butter can be a good source of nutrition for hamsters, but it is high in fat and calories so it should be given sparingly.

African Grey parrot standing on a kitchen counter next to a plate of steaming white rice

Can Birds Have Rice? Pros and Cons of a Rice Diet

3 April 2024

Birds can eat cooked rice as an occasional treat, but uncooked rice is harmful if ingested.

Siamese cat sniffing at a bowl of cooked corn kernels

Can Cats Eat Corn? A Scientific Look at Corn for Felines

3 April 2024

Cats can have a little bit of plain, cooked corn every once in a while as a treat, but it doesn't offer much in the way of nutrition for cats.

A fluffy brown Poodle sleeping peacefully on a cozy dog bed, with its tail twitching slightly upwards

Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails in Sleep? Decoding Canine Behavior

3 April 2024

The psychology of dreaming in dogs and how to help your dog get better sleep.

Shar Pei dog with a wrinkly, tan-colored coat resting with the tip of its tongue sticking out slightly

Why Does My Dog Stick Out the Tip of His Tongue? Exploring Reasons

3 April 2024

Reasons why a dog may have their tongue out include being relaxed, anxious, thirsty, or having an oral/respiratory condition such as hanging tongue syndrome.

Caretaker's hand gently holding a deceased long-haired Roborovski dwarf hamster, with a somber, mournful expression in the blurred background

Why Do Hamsters Die So Fast? Factors That Affect Lifespan

3 April 2024

Causes of premature hamster death, such as stress, neglect, illnesses like wet tail, and congenital issues.