Tagged With Health

Concerned pet owner examining a Tabby cat's swollen bottom lip on a vet's table, with medical tools in the background

Swollen Cat Bottom Lip: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

18 March 2024

Causes of swollen cat bottom lip can include dental problems, allergies, infections, and eosinophilic granuloma complex; treatment depends on the cause.

A small Pomeranian with an orange and white fluffy coat looking at a piece of coconut on the floor in a clean, minimalist kitchen setting

Can Dogs Eat Coconut? Nutritional Benefits and Risks Explained

18 March 2024

Coconut provides dogs with antioxidants and lauric acid, although it should be fed sparingly because of its high fat levels and tendency to cause tummy troubles.

Fit Boxer dog with glossy fawn coat drinking from a bowl labeled 'alkaline water' in a green backyard setting

Can Dogs Drink Alkaline Water? Insights on Canine Hydration

18 March 2024

Safety and possible uses of alkaline water for dogs, such as for hydration, digestion, and immune function, along with veterinary input suggested.

Concerned Springer Spaniel with a runny nose being comforted by owner's hands in a living room

My Dog Has a Runny Nose: What It Could Be, When to Worry, and When to Go to the Vet

17 March 2024

Reasons and solutions for why your dog may have a constantly runny nose, from allergy symptoms to infections, dental problems, and breed-related sensitivities.

Playful Shih Tzu with perked ears looking at blurred animal crackers on the floor in a home setting

Can Dogs Eat Animal Crackers? Understanding Safe Treats for Your Pet

17 March 2024

Feeding your dog animal crackers should happen in moderation, making sure there are no harmful additives like xylitol, and staying within 10% of their daily calories.

Curious Beagle sniffing a peeled tangerine on a kitchen table with assorted fruits in soft focus.

Can Dogs Eat Tangerines? A Quick Guide to Feeding Your Pup

16 March 2024

How to safely feed your dog tangerines, including their nutritional value, potential risks of eating too many, and the need for moderation.

Grey Persian cat curled up in an open, clean litter box looking slightly distressed at home

Why Does My Cat Sleep in the Litter Box? Behavioral & Health Causes

16 March 2024

This article discusses the reasons why cats might lay in their litter boxes, including stress, medical problems, things in their environment, and the need for a clean, appropriately sized box.

Black and white rabbit nibbling on fresh cantaloupe on grass with a garden background

Can Rabbits Eat Cantaloupe? A Guide to Safe Fruit Treats

15 March 2024

This article discusses everything you need to know about feeding cantaloupe to your rabbit, including serving sizes, health benefits, risks, and more.

Vigilant Weimaraner gazing cautiously at a black licorice candy on a kitchen floor

Can Dogs Eat Black Licorice? Understanding the Risks

15 March 2024

Risks of black licorice in dogs, such as glycyrrhizin toxicity and issues related to sugar consumption, along with some healthier treats to give instead.

Concerned veterinarian in scrubs examining a calico cat in a well-lit clinic

Can You Spay a Cat in Heat? Understanding Timing and Risks

15 March 2024

Spaying a cat in heat: the dangers, how it can make the surgery more complicated, what the cat will need in terms of aftercare, and the potential health effects down the line.

Pensive Boxer dog biting a chew toy with a teeth-grinding motion in soft room light

Why Do Dogs Grind Their Teeth? And What Can You Do About It

15 March 2024

Dog bruxism: symptoms, causes such as gum disease, pain, stress, and treatments including veterinary care, pain management, and behavior modification.

Perplexed Shiba Inu sitting at a kitchen table with a bowl of ramen noodles, illustrating the confusion about food safety for dogs

Can Dogs Eat Ramen Noodles? Unpacking the Risks

15 March 2024

Potential dangers of giving your dog ramen, such as the high salt content, harmful additives, and better nutritional options for your pup.