Tagged With Health

American guinea pig sniffing a plate of chopped parsley in a spacious habitat

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Parsley? Benefits and Precautions

29 March 2024

Parsley is another nutritious option for guinea pigs, but it should be given sparingly because it is high in calcium and oxalates.

Border Collie sniffing a large, green yucca plant in a sun-dappled backyard

Can Dogs Eat Yucca? Benefits and Risks Explained

29 March 2024

Possible health advantages and dangers of giving yucca to dogs, such as the right dosage, side effects, and other plants to consider.

Poodle dog sniffing a glass of apple juice on a kitchen counter with an apple beside it

Can Dogs Drink Apple Juice? Exploring the Pros and Cons

28 March 2024

Apple juice for dogs: potential benefits and risks, including proper portion sizes and safer alternatives.

Orange male tabby cat with a thick, striped coat standing alert and sniffing the air in a lush backyard setting

Male Cat Heat Cycles: Signs, Behavior, and Understanding Fertility

28 March 2024

Male cats don't go into heat, but they do show mating behaviors when female cats are in heat.

Persian cat with a flat face resting on a plush bed, looking distressed and wheezing

Why Is My Cat Wheezing? Causes and Remedies Explained

28 March 2024

Possible reasons for cat wheezing, such as allergies, asthma, infections, and other respiratory problems that need to be treated by a vet.

Golden retriever with mouth open, tongue hanging out, panting heavily in a grassy outdoor setting

Why Do Dogs Pant? The Science Behind This Behavior

28 March 2024

When dogs pant, they are using their tongues to help them cool down and to improve their sense of smell.

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.

Labrador Retriever sniffing a red hibiscus flower in a lush garden setting

Can Dogs Eat Hibiscus? Potential Dangers Explained

27 March 2024

Hibiscus is usually safe for dogs, but some varieties may cause an upset stomach if eaten in large quantities.

Tabby cat sniffing a head of green cabbage on a kitchen counter

Can Cats Eat Cabbage? What to Know About the Benefits and Risks

27 March 2024

Cooked cabbage is generally OK for cats to eat in small amounts, but raw cabbage can lead to digestive upset and even hypothyroidism if eaten too much.

Cocker Spaniel on a vet's exam table, with the vet's hand examining its abdomen

Do Spayed Dogs Have Heat Cycles? Phantom Heat Cycles Explained

27 March 2024

Causes, diagnosis, and treatment of heat-like symptoms in spayed dogs due to ovarian remnant syndrome.

Veterinarian's hand administering a vaccine to the hind leg of an alert Labrador Retriever

DHPP Vaccine for Dogs: What It Protects Against

26 March 2024

The DHPP vaccine guards against distemper, parvovirus, parainfluenza, and adenovirus - these are core vaccines that are suggested for every puppy and dog.

Close-up of a female Siamese cat with blue eyes watching a Siamese kitten eating from a food bowl in a cozy living room setting

Is It Okay for Adult Cats to Eat Kitten Food? Nutritional Needs at Different Life Stages

26 March 2024

Adult cats can have kitten food occasionally, but it can cause obesity and other health problems if it's a regular part of their diet.