Tagged With Health

A friendly golden doodle with a curly, golden coat sitting on a porch or patio in a sunny, idyllic outdoor scene

Golden Doodle Life Expectancy: How Long Will These Dogs Live?

4 April 2024

Golden Doodles usually have a lifespan of 10-15 years. Diet, exercise, grooming, and regular vet check-ups are all important factors in ensuring they live a long and healthy life.

Great Dane lying on tiled floor with partially digested dog food, looking nauseous

Why Is My Dog Throwing Up Undigested Food Hours After Eating? Causes and Solutions

4 April 2024

Causes of a dog vomiting undigested food several hours after eating, such as medical conditions like pancreatitis and megaesophagus.

Chihuahua with a concerned expression sniffing a plate of tamales on a kitchen counter

Can Dogs Eat Tamales? The Risks and Safe Ingredients

4 April 2024

Why tamales are bad for dogs, and other treats you can give your dog instead.

Pet owner carefully inspecting a Golden Retriever's fur for signs of bed bug bites

Can Dogs Get Bitten by Bed Bugs? How to Keep Your Pets Safe

3 April 2024

While bed bugs will bite dogs, they much prefer human blood. However, dogs can carry bed bugs around the house on their bedding and furniture.

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.

Portrait of an attentive Border Collie with an intelligent gaze, with a plate of sliced red cabbage in the background

Can Dogs Eat Red Cabbage? Benefits and Precautions Explained

3 April 2024

Red cabbage is a nutritious vegetable that can be a healthy addition to your dog's diet as long as it is given in moderation and prepared correctly.

Siamese cat sniffing at a bowl of cooked corn kernels

Can Cats Eat Corn? A Scientific Look at Corn for Felines

3 April 2024

Cats can have a little bit of plain, cooked corn every once in a while as a treat, but it doesn't offer much in the way of nutrition for cats.

Shar Pei dog with a wrinkly, tan-colored coat resting with the tip of its tongue sticking out slightly

Why Does My Dog Stick Out the Tip of His Tongue? Exploring Reasons

3 April 2024

Reasons why a dog may have their tongue out include being relaxed, anxious, thirsty, or having an oral/respiratory condition such as hanging tongue syndrome.

Caretaker's hand gently holding a deceased long-haired Roborovski dwarf hamster, with a somber, mournful expression in the blurred background

Why Do Hamsters Die So Fast? Factors That Affect Lifespan

3 April 2024

Causes of premature hamster death, such as stress, neglect, illnesses like wet tail, and congenital issues.

Siamese cat perched proudly on the edge of a litter box in a domestic living room setting

Why Do Cats Sit in the Litter Box? Unraveling This Puzzling Behavior

3 April 2024

Why cats sit in the litter box, including medical problems and other reasons that could be causing this common cat behavior.

Muscular tabby cat crouched low, tail twitching, as if about to mark its territory on a hardwood floor

Why Is My Male Cat Peeing Everywhere and Meowing Excessively? Causes Explained

3 April 2024

Causes of a male cat peeing on everything and yowling, from medical problems to behavioral issues, and how to fix the behavior.

A wrinkly Shar-Pei dog sniffing a plate of thinly sliced prosciutto on a kitchen counter

Can Dogs Eat Prosciutto? A Vet Weighs In on This Salty Snack

3 April 2024

Prosciutto is safe for dogs to eat as long as it is given in moderation, however, its high fat and salt levels can lead to health problems.