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Close-up of a French Bulldog with large, expressive eyes and a pink, curled tongue extended, looking like it is licking the air on a kitchen countertop

Why Does My Dog Lick the Air? Exploring Canine Behavior

2 April 2024

Why dogs may lick the air, from smelling their environment to feeling excited to coping with stress or anxiety.

Photograph of a Beagle pawing at a bowl of coleslaw, with a guilty expression on its face

Can Dogs Eat Coleslaw? A Look at the Risks and Benefits

2 April 2024

Coleslaw can be a healthy treat for dogs, but the high-fat dressing and other ingredients make it risky to feed.

Labrador Retriever dog pressing its muzzle into a beige carpet with a puzzled expression

Why Do Dogs Rub Their Faces on Carpet? The Fascinating Reasons Behind This Behavior

2 April 2024

Explanations for why dogs may rub their faces on the carpet, such as scent marking, skin problems, and health issues that need to be treated by a vet.

Sad-looking Golden Retriever wearing a black electronic training collar, lying on the ground in a home setting

What Are E Collars for Dogs? A Training Tool or Abuse

2 April 2024

The pros and cons of electronic dog collars, as well as other options that may be more humane such as positive reinforcement training.

A Syrian hamster sitting upright, its short tail resting calmly, with tufted fur and an expressive face

Hamsters and Their Tails: What You Need to Know

2 April 2024

Hamster tails are usually short and stumpy, but the length can differ depending on the breed. They are used for balance and communication, not for helping the hamster move.

Close-up of a fluffy grey and white Maine Coon cat with a peaceful expression as a human hand pets its head, causing drool to drip from its mouth

Why Does My Cat Drool When I Pet Him? Unraveling This Feline Quirk

2 April 2024

Why do cats drool when you pet them? From being relaxed to having dental problems, it all depends on what your cat is trying to tell you.

Photorealistic image of a turtle submerged in a shallow, reflective pool with a lush green environment

Turtle Respiration: How Long Can Turtles Hold Their Breath?

1 April 2024

Turtles' incredible capacity to stay underwater for as long as 7 hours at a time is the result of special respiratory structures and metabolic changes.

Large, imposing grey wolf standing in a snowy, forested environment with a smaller, leaner black domestic dog in the background

Wolves vs Dogs: Why the Huge Difference in Size?

1 April 2024

The large variation in body size between wolves and dogs is a result of their evolution and the specific roles they have played in human history.

Fluffy Peruvian guinea pig looking perplexed at a colorful hamster food mix on the floor, with a bowl of greens and water bottle visible in the background

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Hamster Food? What Their Diet Needs

1 April 2024

Guinea pigs can't have hamster food because it doesn't have the vitamin C they need and has more fat and protein.

Playful Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy standing next to a measuring tape

How Big Do Corgis Get? A Look at the Average Size of Full-Grown Corgis

1 April 2024

The average dimensions and rate of development of Corgis, including the average weight and height for males, females, and the various types of Corgis.

Shih Tzu dog sitting next to a plate of chili con carne, with the owner's hand moving the plate away

Can Dogs Have Chili? It's Complicated

1 April 2024

Chili and other spicy foods can lead to gastrointestinal upset and toxicity in dogs, so it's best to keep these foods away from your pet.

Maine Coon cat twitching and meowing in its sleep, with a concerned expression on a soft, plush bed

Feline Nightmares: Why Do Cats Have Bad Dreams?

1 April 2024

Cats may have nightmares as a result of stress, anxiety, or past experiences, and signs of a nightmare may include twitching and vocalizations.