Cat Age Chart: How Old Is My Cat in Human Years?
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Why Is My Fish Tank Cloudy?
Cloudy water is a common—and frustrating!—problem for aquarium owners. While cloudy water isn’t necessarily harmful, it’s a sign that something is off-balance with your aquarium. If you’re wondering, “why is my fish tank cloudy?” you’ll likely want to fix it quickly. After all, we always want to clearly see our fish friends swimming around.
New Kitten Checklist: 11 Things You Need Before Bringing Home a New Kitten
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12 Common Medical Problems In Sugar Gliders
A common symptom of just about any illness, disease or lack of water supply. It could be caused by the water bottle balls sticking and preventing water flow. A sugar glider can totally dehydrate and die in as little as 12 hours. Dehydration can be easily tested for by pulling up the skin at a glider’s shoulders. If the skin stays up or goes down very slowly, there is a good chance the pet is dehydrated. Veterinarians can treat this with shots of fluids under the skin. This is only a symptom, try to find the cause.,1. Trauma/Accidents
The 10 Best Pet Fish for Beginners
If you’re new to the aquarium hobby and looking for beginner-friendly aquarium fish to stock in your first tank, we’re here to help. Inexperienced aquarium hobbyists often find freshwater tanks more affordable to set up and simpler to maintain than saltwater tanks. In this guide, we explore 10 of the most beginner-friendly freshwater pet fish species.
Why Do Dogs Kick the Ground After They Poop? Is This Normal?
Most dog parents have been there—you’re taking your furry friend out for a walk, they go No. 2 either on the sidewalk or grass and the next thing you know, they’re kicking and scratching at the ground. Rest assured, ground-scratching behavior is quite normal, and sometimes chuckle-inducing. “Kicking and scratching after defecating is a normal behavior for many dogs,” shares Dr. Penny Coder, DVM, a senior veterinarian at Small Door Veterinary based in Washington, D.C. “It’s a natural part of their instinctive behavior and is generally nothing to worry about.”,I noticed that my dog will kick and scratch at the ground for at least a few seconds immediately after he poops. Why do dogs kick the ground after they poop? Is this normal?
What Is a Raw Food Diet for Dogs?
First, let’s define exactly what a raw food diet for dogs is. The primary ingredient in most raw food diets is raw meat. The diet may or may not include bones, organs, grains or other carbohydrate sources, fruits, vegetables, vitamins, minerals, and other supplements. You can make a raw dog food diet at home or purchase a commercially prepared one. These diets are also sometimes called “BARF,” which stands for either “biologically appropriate raw foods” or “bones and raw food.”,Jump to section What Is a Raw Food Diet for Dogs? Risks of a Raw Food Diet for Dogs Possible Benefits of a Raw Food Diet for Dogs Vet-Recommended Dog Food Is a Raw Dog Food Diet Right for Your Pet? FAQs About Raw Diets for Dogs
Can Cats Smile?
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About The Maine Coon
The stunning Maine Coon cat is not really a cross between a raccoon and a domestic shorthair, but there’s a good reason people used to suspect it. When I was growing up in Maine, everyone “knew” Maine Coon cats were half-raccoon and maybe part bobcat, too. Of course, it’s scientifically impossible for raccoons or bobcats to mate with domestic cats. But, having lived in Maine for many years, owned Maine Coons, and being well aware of the ways of bobcat and raccoon (both plentiful in the Pine Tree State), I wonder. I wonder if the qualities of these mysterious and beautiful animals somehow, by some strange spiritual osmosis entered the soul of this domestic cat breed and changed it forever.
Why Is My Cat Hiding? Is This Normal?
You’re making dinner or watching TV when it hits you—you haven’t seen your cat in hours. You check all their usual spots. Still no sign. Cue the panic. Naturally, you might start to wonder, “Why is my cat hiding?” Most of the time, it’s totally normal behavior. But sometimes, it can be a sign of stress, illness, or something more serious. We asked cat experts to break down the most common reasons cats hide, where to look, and when to be concerned.
