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Tabby cat sniffing at a pile of mothballs with a concerned expression

Can You Use Mothballs to Repel Cats? The Dangers and Other Options

6 June 2024

Mothballs should not be used to repel cats because they are both an ineffective and dangerous option that can lead to mothball poisoning in cats.

Tabby cat with green eyes sniffing and licking cat litter from an open litter box in a bathroom

Why Do Cats Eat Litter? Causes and How to Stop It

6 June 2024

Causes of pica in cats, such as health problems like anemia and psychological issues like stress, and what to do about it.

Tabby cat with orange and black stripes sniffing a silvervine plant

Is Silvervine Safe for Cats? A Scientific Look

6 June 2024

Silvervine is a non-toxic, non-addictive plant that can give cats a similar high to catnip when used occasionally.

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.

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 snail with a cracked, decaying shell, surrounded by salt crystals that are drawing moisture from its body

Death by Salt: How Salt Kills Slugs and Snails

5 June 2024

Salt is a drying agent that works by sucking the water out of snails and killing them through osmosis, and different snails have different levels of tolerance to it based on where they live and their species.

Close-up of a tabby cat staring intently at a ponytail palm plant

Can Ponytail Palms Hurt Cats? What Pet Parents Should Know

5 June 2024

Ponytail palms are poisonous to cats and will result in vomiting, diarrhea, and other severe symptoms if eaten.

Photorealistic image of a startled grey rat scurrying across an old, dusty wooden attic floor

How to Get Rid of Rats in the Attic: A Step-by-Step Guide

5 June 2024

Proven ways to eliminate rats in your attic, such as finding access areas, trapping, using repellents, and closing entry points.

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.

Curious calico cat staring at a plate of cookies with a cautious expression

Can Cats Have Cookies? What Cats Should Eat Instead

4 June 2024

Cats should not eat cookies or other human foods, as they typically have harmful additives that can be toxic to cats.