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Playful, glossy red miniature dachshund standing on a grassy backyard

Mini Dachshund Lifespan: How Long Do These Little Dogs Live?

26 May 2024

Miniature dachshunds have an average lifespan of 12-16 years, but many can live to be 20 with the right care and by addressing common health problems.

Close-up portrait of an orange tabby cat with prominent bony ridges above its eyes, giving a quizzical expression

Do Cats Have Eyebrows? Understanding Feline Facial Features

26 May 2024

Cats have bony ridges above their eyes that look like eyebrows and even seem to help express the same emotions.

Golden retriever's paw being held by their owner as they use a nail grinder to trim the dog's nails in a warm, inviting home setting

How to Safely Grind Your Dog's Nails at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide

25 May 2024

How to safely grind your dog's nails, from recognizing when your dog's nails are too long to methods for helping your dog relax.

Sleek black Bombay kitten curled up and napping on a windowsill

At What Age Is a Kitten Considered a Cat? Important Stages of Cat Development

24 May 2024

The stages that kittens go through as they grow up, both physically and socially, from birth to adulthood, including important milestones.

Female Poodle with a curly, white coat cuddled up in her owner's arms in a warm, indoor setting

Why Is My Female Dog Suddenly Clingy? Investigating the Causes

23 May 2024

Causes of sudden neediness in female dogs, such as health problems, hormones, and separation anxiety, and how to deal with it.

Siamese cat with piercing blue eyes gazing up at its owner's face as the person sleeps

Why Is My Cat Suddenly Sleeping Next to Me? Unpacking Clingy Cat Behavior

23 May 2024

Why your cat might have recently started sleeping with you, from seeking comfort and safety to feeling stressed.

Burmese cat with a short, glossy coat and golden eyes meowing as its owner sneezes

Why Does My Cat Meow When I Sneeze? Exploring Feline Instincts

20 May 2024

Cats have the ability to sense their environment and have evolved to interpret sneezing as a sign of danger, which is why they meow when their owners sneeze.

Siamese cat with blue eyes sniffing at a keyboard, exploring its surroundings

The Intricate Details of a Cat's Memory: Understanding Feline Recall

20 May 2024

Cats can remember things in the short term and the long term, and they rely on spatial, emotional, and object permanence memory to help them do everything from find their food to remember their favorite people.

Two cats with fur standing on end, arching their backs in an aggressive posture

Why Do Cats Fight and How to Prevent Deadly Clashes: Causes and Prevention Tips

19 May 2024

Cats are not likely to fight until the death, but their fights can be harmful to each other.

Abyssinian guinea pig with a rosette-patterned coat nestled in timothy hay, eyes closed in a relaxed, purring state

Can Guinea Pigs Purr? Exploring Their Vocal Repertoire

19 May 2024

The science of why guinea pigs make a purring sound and what it can tell you about their mental and physical health.

Sleeping newborn kitten with light tabby coat, curled up on a soft blanket

How Long Does It Take for Kittens to Open Their Eyes? A Look at Kitten Vision

19 May 2024

Kittens are born with their eyes shut, but they will begin to open at 7-10 days and will be fully open by 2 weeks.

Frail, elderly tabby cat laying on a plush pet bed, with a concerned owner gently petting it

How to Know If Your Cat Is Dying: What to Look For and How to Help

19 May 2024

Typical symptoms of a cat that is dying include not eating, weight loss, low energy, loss of bowel and bladder control, labored breathing, and a loss of interest in things that once brought them joy.