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Labrador retriever with yellow coat sniffing at vibrant blue hydrangea bush, with owner's hand reaching to pull the dog away

Can Dogs Eat Hydrangeas? How to Protect Your Pets

25 March 2024

Hydrangeas are extremely poisonous to dogs and can result in vomiting, diarrhea, and other severe reactions when consumed.

Poodle sniffing around a pet bed, with a bed bug crawling nearby

Can Dogs Spread Bed Bugs? What Pet Parents Should Know

25 March 2024

Although dogs can carry bed bugs, it is rare. Bed bugs are attracted to people and do not live on animals, but they can move to animal beds.

Owner gently applying a damp cloth to the nose of a calico Maine Coon cat to stop a nosebleed

Cat Nosebleeds: Causes, First Aid, and When to See the Vet

24 March 2024

Causes, treatments, and when to go to the vet for emergency care for nosebleeds in cats, as well as the medical issues that could be causing them.

A worried person holding an open can of dog food in a cluttered kitchen, suggesting an emergency situation

Can You Eat Dog Food? The Dangers Explained

23 March 2024

While dog food is safe for people to eat, eating it regularly can cause malnutrition and other problems.

Worried Pembroke Welsh Corgi staring at a pile of tater tots on the floor

Can Dogs Have Tater Tots? An Overview of This Crispy Snack

23 March 2024

Tater tots are loaded with fat, salt, and carbohydrates, all of which are bad for dogs when consumed in excess.

A sleek, black Maine Coon cat sitting in front of a vase of colorful orchid blooms, eyeing the flowers with curiosity

Can Cats Eat Orchids? What Pet Parents Should Know

23 March 2024

While many popular types of orchids are safe for cats, care should still be taken to avoid them eating the plant and getting an upset stomach.

A calm German Shepherd dog observing a curious orange tabby cat sitting together on a plush rug in a cozy living room

German Shepherds and Cats: How to Make It Work

23 March 2024

German Shepherds and cats can get along if the German Shepherd is trained, socialized, and their herding and prey drives are controlled.

Shih Tzu dog pawing at a bowl of tomato sauce on a kitchen table, with the owner's hand reaching to move the bowl away

Can Dogs Eat Tomato Sauce? A Vet Weighs In

23 March 2024

Tomato sauce is dangerous for dogs because of the garlic, onions, and high levels of sodium in the sauce, all of which can lead to health problems.

Curious rabbit sniffing at a bunch of green onions on the floor

Can Rabbits Have Green Onions? We Weigh the Benefits and Risks

23 March 2024

Hazards and advantages of giving rabbits green onions, such as potential toxicity and other vegetables that can be included in their diet for variety.

Orange tabby cat cautiously sniffing at a plate of fried rice on a kitchen counter

Is It Safe to Give Your Cat Rice? The Benefits and Risks

22 March 2024

The health benefits and potential dangers of giving rice to cats, including how much to give and other options to consider.

Spaniel dog sniffing a plate of mashed, cinnamon-sprinkled sweet potatoes on a kitchen countertop

Can Dogs Safely Enjoy Sweet Potatoes? Sweet Potato Safe Sharing

22 March 2024

How to properly cook and feed sweet potatoes to dogs as a nutritious, controlled snack.

Closeup of a garter snake slithering away from a scattering of white mothballs on a dirt floor

Can You Use Mothballs to Get Rid of Snakes? Here's What the Research Says

22 March 2024

Mothballs are not only useless for keeping snakes away, studies have shown that they also have harmful effects and don't actually repel snakes.