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Stock photograph of a 10-gallon community aquarium housing 3 female bettas with distinct colorations - blue, yellow, and pink - in a heavily planted environment with Java fern, Anubias, and driftwood.

How Many Female Bettas in a 10 Gallon Tank? A Complete Guide

5 June 2024

The number of female bettas that can live in a 10 gallon tank and the most important things to know to have a successful betta sorority.

Labrador Retriever sniffing a plate of homemade meatballs on a kitchen table

Can Dogs Eat Meatballs? Risks and Safe Portions

5 June 2024

Plain, homemade meatballs are generally safe for dogs to eat in small amounts, but there are a lot of ingredients in some meatball recipes that are toxic to dogs.

Closeup of a large Maine Coon cat with bright, glowing yellow eyes in a dimly lit environment

Why Do Cats' Eyes Glow in the Dark? The Science Explained

5 June 2024

The tapetum lucidum, which is a layer of tissue that sits behind the retina, is the reason why cats' eyes seem to glow in the dark. It improves their night vision by reflecting light that passes through the retina.

Close-up portrait of a sleek, muscular Doberman Pinscher with a short, shiny black coat and cropped ears, looking directly at the camera with an alert, intelligent expression

Do Dobermans Cause Allergies? The Truth About Allergies

5 June 2024

Dobermans are not hypoallergenic dogs, but there are ways for people with allergies to reduce their exposure to the breed's dander and other allergens.

Detailed photograph of a large, upright-sitting Norwegian rat with a thick tail and sharp teeth, surrounded by lush, green foliage

How Big Do Rats Get? A Look at the Largest Rat Species

5 June 2024

Rats vary in size from small animals kept as pets to large, wild rats that can grow to be more than 3 feet long and weigh up to 3.5 pounds.

Detailed image of an Abyssinian guinea pig with a rosette-patterned coat nibbling on shredded purple cabbage leaves in a dish filled with timothy hay

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Red Cabbage? Nutritional Facts and Safety

5 June 2024

Purple cabbage is another option that is full of nutrients and vitamin C, but make sure to only give it to your guinea pig in small amounts to avoid tummy troubles.

A Golden Retriever with a thick, golden coat swimming effortlessly in a calm lake

Why Do Some Dogs Have Webbed Feet? The Science Explained

5 June 2024

Breeds of dogs that have webbing between their toes that aids in swimming and moving in the water, this includes some of the most well-known water dogs.

Close-up of a snail with a cracked, decaying shell, surrounded by salt crystals that are drawing moisture from its body

Death by Salt: How Salt Kills Slugs and Snails

5 June 2024

Salt is a drying agent that works by sucking the water out of snails and killing them through osmosis, and different snails have different levels of tolerance to it based on where they live and their species.

Close-up of a tiny calico kitten lapping up a bowl of diluted cow's milk with supplements

How to Dilute Cow's Milk for Kittens: A Step-by-Step Guide

5 June 2024

How to properly mix cow's milk for kittens, including the right proportions, additives, and weaning.

Portrait of an elderly betta fish with a mottled white and blue body floating peacefully in a well-planted aquarium

Why Is My Betta Fish Turning White? Potential Causes Explained

5 June 2024

Reasons and fixes for why your betta fish might be turning white, such as poor water quality, diet, old age, sickness, and how to help your fish gain its color back.

Labrador Retriever puppy sniffing at a pile of raw green beans on a kitchen floor

Can Dogs Eat Raw Green Beans? Benefits and Risks

5 June 2024

This article explores the question of if dogs can have raw green beans, covering topics such as nutritional value, how easy they are to eat, and how many green beans dogs can have.

Close-up of a tabby cat staring intently at a ponytail palm plant

Can Ponytail Palms Hurt Cats? What Pet Parents Should Know

5 June 2024

Ponytail palms are poisonous to cats and will result in vomiting, diarrhea, and other severe symptoms if eaten.