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Siamese cat with pointed ears and blue eyes staring intently at a trio of scented candles on a fireplace mantel

Can Cats Be Around Candles? A Guide to Scented Candle Safety for Pets

13 June 2024

Toxic chemicals in candles that are dangerous to cats, symptoms of candle toxicity, and tips for using candles in a way that is safe for animals.

Woman examining the paw of her light-brown Cocker Spaniel dog in a comfortable home interior

How to Get Rid of Frito Feet on Your Dog: Effective Solutions

13 June 2024

How to stop and get rid of the "Frito feet" smell that happens when bacteria and yeast grow on a dog's paws.

Orange tabby cat sniffing a citronella candle with wide, alert eyes and raised fur

Can Cats Be Around Citronella? What the Science Says

11 June 2024

Citronella is poisonous to cats and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and respiratory distress if it is ingested. Safer options are suggested if you have pets.

Fluffy white Persian cat gently nudging a jade plant with a mischievous look

Can Cats Eat Jade Plants? A Science-Based Investigation

10 June 2024

Jade plants are usually safe for cats, but if eaten, they can lead to some stomach upset like diarrhea or vomiting.

Tabby cat sniffing at a pile of mothballs with a concerned expression

Can You Use Mothballs to Repel Cats? The Dangers and Other Options

6 June 2024

Mothballs should not be used to repel cats because they are both an ineffective and dangerous option that can lead to mothball poisoning in cats.

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.

Tabby cat looking up worriedly at a bottle of Dawn dish soap on a bathroom counter

Can You Use Dawn Dish Soap on Cats? Potential Dangers

30 May 2024

Dawn dish soap is dangerous for cats because of the chemical detergents that can be poisonous if swallowed or even absorbed through the skin.

Overhead view of a Welsh Corgi cautiously backing away from a small bracken fern on a hardwood floor

Can Dogs Eat Ferns? What Pet Owners Should Know

28 May 2024

Some ferns, such as asparagus fern and bracken fern, are poisonous to dogs when eaten and can lead to symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and other medical problems.

Overhead view of a veterinarian's desk with a Pug on the examination table, prescription medication bottles, and natural alternatives like essential oils and holistic treatments

Other Options Besides Apoquel for Dogs: Natural, Homeopathic, and Other Medications

26 May 2024

Natural and prescription Apoquel substitutes that may relieve itching and treat allergies in dogs.

Tabby cat sniffing a purple and green wandering jew plant on a wooden table

Is Wandering Jew Plant Toxic to Cats? A Safety Guide

24 May 2024

Wandering jew is toxic to cats and can cause oral and gastrointestinal irritation if eaten, which will need to be treated by a vet.

Golden Retriever with a thick, golden coat lying comfortably on a plush, beige couch in a warm, minimalist living room setting

Can Lysol Kill Fleas? What the Science Says

21 May 2024

Lysol has been shown to get rid of adult fleas, however, it doesn't work on flea eggs and larvae. To completely get rid of fleas, you'll need to take a few different steps.

Cautious Poodle owner using a gardening tool to move a container of weed and feed away from their playful, standard Poodle in a blurred outdoor garden setting

Is Weed and Feed Safe for Dogs? What Pet Owners Need to Know

17 May 2024

Weed and feed products can be dangerous for dogs because of the toxic chemicals they contain. Safer options and safety measures are suggested.