Tagged With Care Basics

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.

Veterinarian gently palpating the lymph nodes of a Labrador retriever in a veterinary examination room

Where Are a Dog's Lymph Nodes Located? A Detailed Overview

4 June 2024

Where are dogs' lymph nodes and why is it important to check them often for any signs of potential health problems.

Curious Maine Coon cat sitting next to a bowl of black beans, eyeing them cautiously

Can Cats Eat Black Beans? What Pet Owners Need to Know

4 June 2024

Cats shouldn't eat black beans because of potential tummy troubles, but cooked beans in small amounts can be given as a rare snack.

Worried Labradoodle sitting next to a spilled bottle of balsamic vinegar, with grape stems and raisins scattered around

Can Dogs Have Balsamic Vinegar? A Closer Look

4 June 2024

Balsamic vinegar is another type of vinegar that is not safe for dogs because it contains grapes and raisins, which are known to cause kidney failure in dogs.

Maine Coon cat with a fluffy coat resting in a pet carrier, with a slightly swollen belly indicating the possibility of retained kittens

How to Know If Your Cat Still Has Kittens Inside After Birth: Key Signs and Tips

3 June 2024

Symptoms that your cat has retained kittens after birth, such as ongoing labor signs, straining without giving birth, and enlarged mammary glands. Contact your vet if the symptoms don't go away.

Macro shot of a Shih Tzu's skin, revealing tiny black dots that appear to be flea eggs

What Do Dog Fleas Look Like? Identifying Fleas and Their Eggs

31 May 2024

Identify dog fleas, including adult fleas, eggs, and larvae, and learn the signs of a flea infestation.

Panoramic view of a living room with a Persian cat in the foreground, its long, fluffy fur coated in dried cat diarrhea, and the owner kneeling on the carpet, scrubbing the stained area with a cleaning solution and brush

How to Get Cat Poop Out of Carpet: A Complete Guide

30 May 2024

A detailed tutorial on how to clean up cat diarrhea from your carpet, covering how to pick up the mess, how to clean the area, and how to stop the problem from happening again.

Owner gently inspecting a scabbed elbow on a sleepy, brown tabby cat

Is It OK to Pick Scabs Off Cats? Here's What Vets Say

29 May 2024

Veterinarians recommend against picking at cat scabs because it can cause irritation, infection, and slow down the healing process.

Burmese cat sitting calmly as a person carefully combs through its short, glossy brown fur

Can Cats Get Lice from Humans? Understanding Cross-Species Transmission

28 May 2024

Cats can have lice, however, the lice that affect humans and cats are two different species and cannot be spread between the two animals.

Labrador retriever lounging on a couch next to dog grooming supplies

Get Rid of That Fishy Dog Smell: Science-Backed Ways to Keep Your Dog Smelling Fresh

28 May 2024

Reasons and treatments for eliminating a dog's fish smell, such as dietary adjustments, anal gland expression, and going to the vet.

Curled up European hedgehog with spiny brown and white quills on a bed of moss in a blurred, earthy forest

Why Do Hedgehogs Smell? Exploring Their Musky Aroma

27 May 2024

Causes of a hedgehog's natural musky smell, including health issues, cleanliness, what they eat, and other things in their environment that can affect how they smell.

A serene portrait of a fluffy, medium-length coated Ragdoll cat lounging on a couch surrounded by its shed fur

Do Ragdoll Cats Shed? What to Expect and How to Groom

27 May 2024

Ragdoll cats have a moderate rate of shedding, which can be affected by things like diet, age, and overall health. However, consistent grooming with the proper equipment can help stay on top of their fur.