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What to Do When Your Dog Eats Poop
Coprophagia has many causes, from scavenger instinct and boredom to nutrient gaps and improper punishment. The fix is more food, trace-element supplements, prompt cleanup, and correcting at the right moment.
Ten Taboos for First-Time Dog Owners
New dog owners often make the same mistakes, from bathing too soon to feeding human food and using the wrong shampoo. Avoid these ten common taboos to keep your puppy safe and healthy.
Household Items That Are Dangerous to Dogs (Part 1)
Electrical cords, many common houseplants, fragile glassware, forbidden human foods, and cleaning chemicals are silent killers lurking in every home. Learn which ones to keep away from your dog.
How to Choose the Right Dewormer for Your Cat
A cat's hygiene is not the same as a human's. Cats pick up parasites indirectly from the environment — through the owner's shoes and clothes, the air conditioner, balcony flowerpots, unclean water sources and more.
Why Do Cats Purr?
When a cat feels comfortable and safe, it trusts you - or you have done something it likes, such as petting it, feeding it, or cleaning the litter - and it purrs to show happiness and ease. Here are more situations in which cats purr, shared by our pet experts.
Cat Conjunctivitis: Symptoms and Treatment
Conjunctivitis is one of the most common eye diseases in cats, with the highest incidence in kittens. Every good owner should learn the basics of feline eye conditions to prevent and treat them before a small problem becomes a big one.
How to Extend Your Cat’s Lifespan
I searched a lot but found no authoritative source stating at what age is a cat elderly. Average house-cat lifespan is 15-18; compared to feral cats, a 7-year-old is already old!
Do Dogs Need Their Teeth Brushed?
If you brush every day yet your dog's bad breath still won't improve, you are probably brushing the wrong way!
Why Is My Cat Sneezing
Pets and people sneeze for two usual reasons: inflamed nasal lining or a foreign object in the nostril. If exposed to irritants or a respiratory infection, the lining inflames.
The Essential Cat Feeding Handbook
New cat owners often wonder where to start. Learn to estimate a cat's age from teeth and coat, set up litter boxes correctly, and know which human foods are safe, which plants soothe stress, and which 'forbidden fruits' are dangerous.