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Notes for First-Time Cat Owners
More people keep cats, but not everyone starts with enough knowledge. Let's rank a few mines newbies step on~
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 Dogs Love to Lick Their Owner’s Feet
Has your dog licked your feet? For those not ticklish it's fine; for others, not so much. Either way, you've wondered why.
Does an Indoor Cat Still Need Deworming?
Even strictly indoor cats meet parasites via your shoes, plants, drains, and raw-food diets. Internal and external deworming every 1–3 months keeps your cat — and your family — healthy.
Why Dogs Abroad Love Peanut Butter
If you watch foreign shows you've wondered why dogs abroad love peanut butter. Let's explore it - and how to serve it safely.
Dog Diarrhea: Causes and Treatment
Healthy dogs pass firm, brown stools one to two times a day. Diarrhea — loose, watery, or bloody stools with a strong odor — signals an underlying problem. Causes range from mild dietary upset to infections, parasites, IBD, and other diseases, so persistent or severe cases need a vet.
What to Do When Your Cat Has Allergies
Cats can be allergic too, much like humans: when a foreign substance entering the body is recognized as harmful, immune cells fight it. If there is too much, the fight is fierce and causes red, swollen bumps. The most common cat allergen is food.
Does the Sound of a Comb Make a Cat Vomit
Why do cats vomit at the sound of a comb being scraped? A cat's ears are sensitive to sound, especially high frequencies, which excite them! Scraping comb teeth, tearing tape, and pulling a tape measure are all high-frequency; the vibration of comb teeth is high-frequency and excites the vomiting nerve. Past a threshold it causes vomiting.
Feline Stress Response: Treatment and How Dangerous It Is
Nowadays more and more people are keeping cats and like to film interaction videos to share online. But whether you are a seasoned cat owner or a beginner, you should learn how to care for cats scientifically.
What to Do When Your Cat Is Constipated
Cat constipation is common but should not be ignored, as it can progress to megacolon. Learn the warning signs, the many possible causes, and the treatment and prevention steps from diet and weight control to stress reduction.