Tagged With Care Basics

Obedient Siberian husky puppy sitting on a grooming table, with nail clippers positioned near its extended paw

Nail Care for Puppies: How to Trim Safely at 8 Weeks

16 April 2024

How to safely cut the nails of an 8-week-old puppy, including when to begin, methods, and how to tell if your puppy's nails are too long.

Owner scrubbing a medium-sized poodle with curly, light brown fur under running water in a bathtub to remove clumps of tree sap from its coat

How to Get Tree Sap Out of Dog Hair: Safe and Effective Techniques

14 April 2024

Proven ways to get tree sap out of your dog's hair, such as using oils, solvents, brushes, and giving your dog a bath to avoid skin problems.

Person carefully clipping the nails of a relaxed grey and white Lop rabbit

How to Clip Rabbit Nails: A Step-By-Step Guide

14 April 2024

How to clip your rabbit's nails without causing them stress, including the best tools, methods, and tricks to make the process easier for your rabbit.

Miniature schnauzer inspecting a bottle of lemon essential oil on a patio table

Can You Use Lemon Essential Oil on Dogs? What Vets Say

10 April 2024

Lemon essential oil is safe to use in small amounts around dogs, but it is toxic if ingested or applied topically.

Bulldog with wrinkled face and sore, inflamed ears being inspected by owner with penlight

Why Are My Dog's Ears Hot? Potential Causes Explained

9 April 2024

Causes of a dog's hot ears, such as infections, allergies, and foreign objects, and ways to avoid and address ear problems.

Portrait of a muscular Siamese cat closely examining a small amount of cat poop on a beige carpet, with a litter box visible in a cozy living room setting

How Often Should Cats Poop? A Vet's Guide

9 April 2024

The average number of times a day that normal, healthy cats go to the bathroom, things that impact how often your cat will go, and what to look for if you think your cat's bathroom habits aren't normal and they need to see a vet.

Owner gently petting a calico Maine Coon cat curled up on a couch

How to Tell If Your Cat Is in Heat and What to Do About It: Cat Heat Signals

9 April 2024

Symptoms, reasons, and treatment of cats in heat, as well as when cats go into heat and how to avoid unwanted litters.

Extreme close-up of a cat's open mouth, revealing its full set of 30 permanent teeth surrounded by lush, blurred foliage

How Many Teeth Do Cats Have? Exploring Feline Dental Anatomy

9 April 2024

Cats develop 30 permanent teeth that are designed to help them eat a meat-based diet, yet many experience dental issues due to a lack of proper maintenance.

Full-body shot of a Maine Coon cat with a bushy tail sitting on a hardwood floor, head cocked to the side and shaking gently

Cat Head Shaking: What It Could Mean

5 April 2024

Causes, symptoms, and treatment of head shaking in cats, including ear infections, mites, allergies, polyps, and when to take your cat to the vet.

Labradoodle puppy with a red, swollen bump on its eye, indicating a stye

Dog Styes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

4 April 2024

Causes, symptoms, and treatments of dog eye styes, including home remedies, medical care, and prevention tips to help with this prevalent eye problem.

Siberian cat with a silvery-grey coat being petted by a human hand

Are Siberian Cats Low-Shedding? The Truth About Their Hypoallergenic Status

4 April 2024

The moderate shedding, triple-layered coat, and potential allergen levels of Siberian cats mean they need regular grooming and careful attention for people with allergies.

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.