Tagged With Health

Woman's hands carefully inspecting the golden fur of a calm, fluffy golden retriever dog sitting on a couch in a cozy living room

How to Know if Your Dog Has Fleas and How to Get Rid of Them: A Comprehensive Guide

6 June 2024

Symptoms of fleas in your dog, how to look for them, and natural and vet-approved ways to treat an infestation.

Close-up of a person gently petting a hairless cat with a contented expression

Do Hairless Cats Actually Help People With Cat Allergies? Exploring the Truth

5 June 2024

Sphynx cats, for example, are hairless and still make the main cat allergen Fel d 1, although it may be in smaller amounts than in cats with fur.

Tabby cat with bright green eyes sniffing a bundle of fresh sage on a wooden table

Can Cats Eat Sage? What Vets Say

5 June 2024

The dangers and possible advantages of burning sage near cats, such as poisoning risks and how to burn sage safely around your pets.

A Labradoodle with a shaggy, curly brown coat standing guard next to a small pile of plums on a kitchen counter

Can Dogs Eat Plums? The Benefits and Risks Explored

5 June 2024

The fruit of the plum is usually fine for dogs to eat in small amounts, but the pit, along with the leaves and stems of the plum plant, are poisonous and can lead to cyanide poisoning.

Close-up of a long-haired Persian cat napping comfortably on the top of a person's head

Why Does My Cat Sleep On My Head? The Reasons Revealed

5 June 2024

Why your cat sleeps on your head, including scent-marking, warmth, safety, and love, and possible health concerns.

Labrador Retriever sniffing a plate of homemade meatballs on a kitchen table

Can Dogs Eat Meatballs? Risks and Safe Portions

5 June 2024

Plain, homemade meatballs are generally safe for dogs to eat in small amounts, but there are a lot of ingredients in some meatball recipes that are toxic to dogs.

Labrador Retriever puppy sniffing at a pile of raw green beans on a kitchen floor

Can Dogs Eat Raw Green Beans? Benefits and Risks

5 June 2024

This article explores the question of if dogs can have raw green beans, covering topics such as nutritional value, how easy they are to eat, and how many green beans dogs can have.

Siamese cat with a chiseled face and lithe build sitting upright on a white table, appearing to overgroom with patches of fur pulled out

Why Is My Cat Overgrooming? Reasons and Remedies

5 June 2024

Potential causes of overgrooming and hair pulling in cats, such as medical problems, allergies, stress, and behavioral disorders.

Veterinarian gently palpating the lymph nodes of a Labrador retriever in a veterinary examination room

Where Are a Dog's Lymph Nodes Located? A Detailed Overview

4 June 2024

Where are dogs' lymph nodes and why is it important to check them often for any signs of potential health problems.

Playful cockapoo puppy cautiously sniffing a purple petunia flower in a grassy outdoor setting

Can Dogs Eat Petunias? Here's What Science Says

4 June 2024

Petunias are not toxic to dogs, but if ingested, they may cause mild gastrointestinal symptoms that should pass without issue.

Golden Retriever drinking water from a clean, modern pet water fountain

How to Encourage Your Dog to Drink More Water: Effective Tips and Tricks

4 June 2024

Ways to help your dog drink more water so that they don't get dehydrated, such as giving them broth, using a water fountain, and serving wet food.

Worried Labradoodle sitting next to a spilled bottle of balsamic vinegar, with grape stems and raisins scattered around

Can Dogs Have Balsamic Vinegar? A Closer Look

4 June 2024

Balsamic vinegar is another type of vinegar that is not safe for dogs because it contains grapes and raisins, which are known to cause kidney failure in dogs.