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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.

Maine Coon cat with a fluffy coat resting in a pet carrier, with a slightly swollen belly indicating the possibility of retained kittens

How to Know If Your Cat Still Has Kittens Inside After Birth: Key Signs and Tips

3 June 2024

Symptoms that your cat has retained kittens after birth, such as ongoing labor signs, straining without giving birth, and enlarged mammary glands. Contact your vet if the symptoms don't go away.

Lepto Vaccine for Dogs: What You Need to Know

31 May 2024

The lepto vaccine guards against leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that can be transmitted to people and can be deadly to dogs.

Panoramic view of a living room with a Persian cat in the foreground, its long, fluffy fur coated in dried cat diarrhea, and the owner kneeling on the carpet, scrubbing the stained area with a cleaning solution and brush

How to Get Cat Poop Out of Carpet: A Complete Guide

30 May 2024

A detailed tutorial on how to clean up cat diarrhea from your carpet, covering how to pick up the mess, how to clean the area, and how to stop the problem from happening again.

Tabby cat looking up worriedly at a bottle of Dawn dish soap on a bathroom counter

Can You Use Dawn Dish Soap on Cats? Potential Dangers

30 May 2024

Dawn dish soap is dangerous for cats because of the chemical detergents that can be poisonous if swallowed or even absorbed through the skin.

Siamese cat with paw raised, trying to swat at a mosquito near its ear in a clean living room setting

Do Mosquitoes Bite Cats? Understanding the Risks

29 May 2024

Cats can absolutely be bitten by mosquitoes, and the consequences can be dire, including heartworm disease. This is why it's so important to use repellents and other preventative measures to avoid bites.

Overhead view of a Welsh Corgi cautiously backing away from a small bracken fern on a hardwood floor

Can Dogs Eat Ferns? What Pet Owners Should Know

28 May 2024

Some ferns, such as asparagus fern and bracken fern, are poisonous to dogs when eaten and can lead to symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and other medical problems.

Close-up of a small red-bellied snake coiled up and resting on a rock

Do Red-Bellied Snakes Have Venom? Information and Tips for Safe Encounters

28 May 2024

Red-bellied snakes are non-venomous and not dangerous to people, and they have red bellies and are on the smaller side.

German Shepherd mix dog slowly backing away from a pothos vine hanging from a shelf, with a wary expression

Can Dogs Eat Pothos? Here's What Science Says

28 May 2024

Pothos plants are poisonous to dogs because of calcium oxalate crystals, which can lead to mouth pain, vomiting, and trouble swallowing when consumed.

A concerned Great Dane owner gently pulling their large, gentle dog away from a gardenia shrub

Can Dogs Eat Gardenias? Important Information About Gardenia Toxicity

27 May 2024

The risks of gardenias to dogs, such as the poisonous chemicals, signs of toxicity, and ways to protect your animals in the yard.

Overhead view of a wolf spider emerging from leaves next to a curious dog sniffing the ground

Can a Wolf Spider Bite a Dog? What You Need to Know

26 May 2024

Wolf spiders are not toxic to dogs, but their bites can lead to some discomfort and swelling.

Fluffy white Persian cat curled up on a mattress surrounded by bed bug treatment, looking uncomfortable

Do Bed Bugs Bite Cats? What Pet Parents Should Know

26 May 2024

Bed bugs can bite cats, leading to red, itchy welts. Symptoms to watch for include increased scratching and skin inflammation. It takes professional help to get rid of these pests.