Tagged With Care Basics

A British Shorthair kitten carefully stepping into a litter box filled with clumping cat litter

How Often Do Kittens Pee? Potty Training Guide for New Owners

15 June 2024

How much cats urinate and the impact of good litter box habits on their well-being.

Veterinarian gently inspecting skin tags on a dog's back

How to Get Rid of Skin Tags on Dogs: Safe Home and Professional Methods

12 June 2024

There are several ways to safely and effectively remove skin tags from dogs, from home treatments to veterinary procedures.

Labradoodle with a curly, hypoallergenic coat sniffing at a pile of dust and pet dander on a hardwood floor, with the owner's hands visible sweeping up the allergens

Home Remedies for a Dog That Won't Stop Sneezing: Effective Solutions

11 June 2024

Home treatments for dog sneezing, like humidifiers, saline drops, reducing allergens, and natural supplements for ongoing allergy relief.

Close-up of a Persian cat's concerned, wide-eyed expression after its whiskers have been trimmed

Why Cutting a Cat's Whiskers Is Harmful: The Risks and Consequences

11 June 2024

Cutting off a cat's whiskers can lead to disorientation and confusion because whiskers help cats understand the space around them and move through it.

Person using a gravel vacuum to change the water in a minimalist betta fish tank, with the betta fish observing the process

How to Clean a Betta Fish Tank Without Stressing Out Your Fish: A Complete Guide

10 June 2024

Expert tips to maintain a clean betta fish tank, including regular water changes, cleaning the decorations, maintaining the filter, and setting up a low-stress planted tank.

Close-up of a pug's face looking up as its owner holds a cotton swab near its ear, with a Bactine bottle in the background

Can You Put Bactine on Dogs? What the Science Says

10 June 2024

Bactine for dogs: Uses, potential side effects, and other options for wound care.

Detailed close-up of a domestic shorthair cat's face, highlighting the texture and placement of its whiskers

How Many Whiskers Do Cats Have? Exploring Feline Whisker Anatomy

9 June 2024

Cats have an average of 24 whiskers on their face, and these whiskers are highly sensitive and play a key role in a cat's ability to hunt, find their way around, and communicate with other cats. Trimming whiskers can lead to a cat becoming confused.

Black cat with bright green eyes sniffing a blue hydrangea bloom on a wooden surface

Can Cats Eat Hydrangeas? What Pet Parents Should Know

8 June 2024

Hydrangeas are usually non-toxic to cats, however, eating too many of the flowers can lead to an upset stomach.

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.

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.

Woman's hands carefully inspecting the golden fur of a calm, fluffy golden retriever dog sitting on a couch in a cozy living room

How to Know if Your Dog Has Fleas and How to Get Rid of Them: A Comprehensive Guide

6 June 2024

Symptoms of fleas in your dog, how to look for them, and natural and vet-approved ways to treat an infestation.

Close-up of a person gently petting a hairless cat with a contented expression

Do Hairless Cats Actually Help People With Cat Allergies? Exploring the Truth

5 June 2024

Sphynx cats, for example, are hairless and still make the main cat allergen Fel d 1, although it may be in smaller amounts than in cats with fur.