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Persian cat with a thick, luxurious coat lying on a rug, shedding profusely with tufts of fur caught in the air around it

Why Is My Cat Shedding So Much? Causes and Solutions

2 April 2024

Causes of too much cat hair loss, like the seasons, diet, stress, allergies, and health issues that need to be treated by a vet.

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.

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.

Worried-looking Poodle being inspected by a veterinarian using a fine-toothed comb for signs of lice

Can Dogs Get Lice From Humans? What Pet Owners Need to Know

1 April 2024

While dogs cannot get the same lice that humans get, they can get their own kind of lice that can be quite irritating.

Playful tabby cat with a hiccupping expression, sitting on a soft blanket

Do Cats Get Hiccups? Causes of Cat Hiccups

1 April 2024

Cats can get hiccups for a number of reasons, including eating or drinking too quickly, hairballs, excitement, stress, and sudden changes in position. While hiccups are usually nothing to worry about, they can sometimes be a sign of an underlying health problem.

Medium-sized mixed breed dog shedding its fluffy golden coat in the backseat of a car

How to Get Dog Hair Out of Your Car: The Ultimate Guide

30 March 2024

Proven ways to get dog hair out of your car, even if it's stuck in the upholstery, using tools and products that you may already have at home.

A long-haired white cat carefully covering its waste in a litter box

Why Do Cats Bury Their Poop? Exploring Evolutionary Instincts

30 March 2024

Cats cover their feces for a few reasons, including to cover up their scent, claim their territory, and maintain a clean environment - all of which are instinctual behaviors.

Panting Labrador Retriever laying on a tile floor with visible pink, splotchy heat rash on its skin

Dog Heat Rash: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention

30 March 2024

Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of dog heat rash, including prevention tips and the risks of leaving it untreated.

Boxer dog with its mouth closed, refusing to let its owner brush with a human toothbrush

Can Dogs Use Human Toothpaste? What Vets Recommend

29 March 2024

Hazards of using toothpaste made for humans on dogs, such as toxic chemicals that can lead to upset stomach and other issues when the dog swallows it.

Close-up of a golden retriever's red, inflamed paw pad on a soft surface

Why Are My Dog's Paw Pads Red? Causes and Remedies

29 March 2024

Causes, treatments, and prevention of red, irritated dog paws, including allergies, injuries, infections, and underlying medical conditions.

Close-up of a tabby cat sniffing a bowl of fresh water, with its whiskers and wet nose in sharp focus

How Long Can Cats Go Without Water? The Science Explained

29 March 2024

Cats can go up to 3-4 days without water before they become severely dehydrated and at risk for serious health problems.

Siamese cat with a swollen, protruding mass in the corner of its eye being gently held and examined by a veterinarian's hands in a clinical setting

What Is Cherry Eye in Cats? Causes, Treatment, and More

28 March 2024

Summary of cherry eye in cats, covering what causes the condition, its symptoms, how it is diagnosed, treatment choices, and what can happen if it is not treated.