Tagged With Health

A fluffy white poodle wearing a large plastic cone around its neck, sitting on a plush rug and curiously tilting its head

When Can the Cone Come Off? Removing a Dog's Elizabethan Collar

17 April 2024

The amount of time that a dog needs to keep the cone on after surgery, depending on advice from vets and the time it takes for wounds to heal.

A man gently feeling the ears of his large Maine Coon cat, with a worried expression

Why Are My Cat's Ears Cold? Exploring the Causes

17 April 2024

Causes of cold cat ears, from normal thermoregulation and environmental factors to when it could be a sign of an underlying health problem.

A sad-looking Pug dog sitting next to an empty peanut container, with scattered peanut shells on the floor around it

Can Dogs Eat Peanut Shells? A Look at Peanuts for Pups

17 April 2024

Peanut shells can cause some major health issues for dogs, like intestinal blockage and perforation. Peanut butter should be used sparingly as a snack.

Curious beagle sniffing a container of xanthan gum powder in a modern kitchen setting

Can Dogs Have Xanthan Gum? What to Know About This Food Additive

17 April 2024

Possible dangers and advantages of xanthan gum for dog food, such as digestive problems, allergies, and other options that are less risky.

Close-up of a Sulcata tortoise turning away from a plate of fresh greens in a home environment

Why Won't My Turtle Eat? Common Causes and Solutions

17 April 2024

Causes of a turtle not eating, such as changes in their environment, stress, and medical conditions that affect their ability to eat.

A medium-sized brown dog sniffing at a litter box with cat litter, displaying a curious expression

Why Does My Dog Eat Cat Poop? Insights on Coprophagy

17 April 2024

Why dogs eat cat feces, such as nutritional needs, natural scavenging, and health issues, and how to stop this behavior.

Labrador Retriever with a worried expression sniffing a large hosta plant, with the owner's hands reaching to stop the dog

Can Dogs Eat Hostas? Everything You Need to Know

17 April 2024

Hostas are poisonous to dogs and will result in vomiting, diarrhea, and depression, among other serious issues, if eaten, so make sure to get your dog to the vet right away.

British Shorthair cat batting at a fallen alstroemeria flower on a hardwood floor

Can Cats Eat Alstroemeria? What Pet Owners Should Know

17 April 2024

Alstroemeria poisoning in cats: Signs, dangers, and how to prevent your cat from being exposed to this Peruvian lily.

Black cat with green eyes sitting on a kitchen counter, sniffing an open can of chicken

Can Cats Eat Canned Chicken? A Vet's Guide to Safe Treats

16 April 2024

Canned chicken is okay as a sometimes snack, but it should not be used to supplement a cat's regular, balanced commercial cat food diet.

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.

Concerned Persian cat staring at a pile of pecans on the floor, avoiding the toxic nuts

Can Cats Eat Pecans? A Vet Weighs in on Nut Safety for Cats

16 April 2024

Pecans are toxic to cats and can lead to symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and pancreatitis when eaten.

Black Maine Coon cat sitting on a kitchen counter surrounded by spilled goldfish crackers, with a slightly worried expression

Can Cats Have Goldfish Crackers? What Pet Parents Should Know

16 April 2024

Goldfish crackers are not good for cats because they are high in salt, fat, and carbohydrates, all of which can be harmful to cats.