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How a Female Cat Chooses a Mate
When breeding, does the female cat actually pick the male? Here's how mate choice works in cats.
Treatment of Orchitis (Testicular Inflammation) in Dogs
Mild orchitis does little harm to a dog's reproductive organs, but left to worsen it can leave the dog unable to breed for life. Beyond breeding, the inflamed testicle is painful and can affect the dog's mood, so treat it promptly. Here are the treatment methods.
Do Female Cats Get Periods?
Many cat owners have this question. Today we'll explore the science and explain the reproductive health of female kittens.
Why Do Dogs Stick Out Their Tongue While Sleeping?
A sleeping dog's lolling tongue usually means relaxation or cooling. Rarely it signals a hereditary 'long-tongue' condition (macroglossia), common in small flat-faced breeds.
Common Mistakes That Harm Your Cat
Well-meaning habits can hurt cats: overfeeding, frequent baths, bells and clothes, free-roaming, and breeding folded-ear cats all pose real health risks.
5 Cat Breeds That Barely Shed
If cat hair is your nemesis, consider the Sphynx, Tonkinese, Bombay, Cornish Rex, or Devon Rex — low-shedding breeds with distinct looks and affectionate natures.
How to Handle a Pet in Heat
In this hormone-filled season pets send signals to breed. Owners must be careful and help them through heat calmly.
Dalmatian Price: How Much Does a Dalmatian Cost?
Anyone who watched '101 Dalmatians' knows the Dalmatian is the spotted dog. This article covers Dalmatian prices and how much one costs.
8 Possible Reasons Your Dog Suddenly Smells Bad
A bad smell after baths points to health issues: skin folds, anal glands, dental disease, diabetes, ear infection, kidney failure or UTI. Regular care prevents most.
Signs of a Buck Rabbit in Heat
A buck in heat turns from calm to irritable and aggressive: poor appetite, restless stomping, urine spraying, and mounting — especially with a doe, and fights with other bucks in heat. Frequent heat without a mate can cause prostate disease. If you will not breed, neuter at a vet (never during heat); if you will, add a doe, though two rabbits mean more work.