Aug 07 2023
Cats have a remarkable talent for making themselves an essential part of everyday life. They curl up beside us while we work, appear mysteriously whenever a cardboard box enters the house, supervise meals from a strategically chosen location, and somehow manage to claim the most comfortable chair before anyone else gets there. International Cat Day, …
Jul 23 2023
Eucalyptus may smell fresh and clean to us, but it is not a cat-safe plant. The ASPCA lists Eucalyptus species as toxic to cats, with eucalyptol and other essential-oil compounds responsible for the risk. A cat that chews eucalyptus leaves can develop gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms, while concentrated eucalyptus essential oil creates an even greater …
Jul 23 2023
A dusting of cinnamon on oatmeal or a cinnamon roll may smell warm and inviting to us, but should your cat be allowed to taste it? The reassuring answer is that ordinary cinnamon is not classified as toxic to cats by the ASPCA. If a healthy adult cat accidentally licks a tiny amount of ground …
Jul 12 2023
If you share your home with a cat, you’ve probably experienced the familiar ritual: your cat climbs onto a blanket, bed, pillow—or directly onto you—and begins rhythmically pressing one front paw down and then the other. The motion looks remarkably like someone kneading bread dough, which explains its affectionate nickname: making biscuits. Some cats knead …
Jun 25 2023
Few freshwater fish display as much color variety as the betta. Domestic Betta splendens can appear red, blue, turquoise, yellow, orange, black, white, copper, metallic, marble, koi-patterned, or in combinations that seem to change as the fish matures. Those colors are not produced by a single pigment or one simple “color gene.” Instead, betta coloration …
Jun 01 2023
Abyssinian cats are known for their sleek bodies, expressive almond-shaped eyes, large ears, and distinctive ticked coats. They often look elegant and almost wild, but their personalities tend to be curious, playful, social, and intensely interested in whatever is happening around them. This is not usually a breed content to spend the entire day sleeping …
May 30 2023
Siberian Huskies are famous for their thick double coats, dramatic seasonal shedding, and ability to leave fur in places you did not know fur could reach. The good news is that Huskies are generally clean dogs and their coats do not require trimming in the way many longhaired breeds do. The challenge is managing loose …
May 15 2023
Beef liver can be a high-value treat for dogs because it is rich in protein, vitamin A, vitamin B12, iron, copper, and other nutrients. That nutrient density is also the reason moderation matters. Liver is not something most dogs need in large amounts, and homemade liver treats should not replace a complete and balanced dog …
Dec 04 2022
Are you a fan of royalty? The Afghan Hound, often called the king of the dog world, is known for its beauty and elegance. The Afghan Hound has keen eyesight and was originally bred to hunt game as a sight hound. However, because of the nomadic life of the Afghan and Pakistan tribes that created …
Oct 09 2022
The Bloodhound is a familiar sight in movies that feature escaped convicts. Although the sound of these big dogs baying as they find the scent they are searching for may be a chilling sound to an escapee, it can be a comforting sound. After all, Bloodhounds are also used to track people who are lost …
