Baby powder offers a range of benefits to us humans, including relieving and soothing itchy skin – which may leave you wondering if you can use baby powder on dogs, especially in cases of fleas, bites, and irritated skin. If your pup is allergic to medicated flea treatments or gets distressed when you try to …
With any beloved pet, we want to ensure that we’ll be enjoying their company for as long as possible. When it comes to dogs, lifespan can vary depending on their breed. Some dogs are just more genetically inclined to live a longer life with fewer health issues, which may leave you wondering – how long …
The nutritional benefits of nuts for humans are well documented, and walnuts are often recommended for their high levels of omega-3, ideal for decreasing inflammation and promoting good cholesterol. However, this may leave you wondering – can cats eat walnuts? I certainly have found myself asking this question before, especially after finding out that many …
As all dog owners have experienced at one time or another, your pet pooch knows precisely the expression to melt your heart when he’s looking for a treat. You could give him one of his actual dog treats, of course, but really, you can see he’d like something a bit more special than that. You …
Like people, dogs can get a little backed-up from time to time. If your canine companion has been eating regularly through the day, as usual, but nothing’s been coming out the other end, it’s not the time to worry… yet. Which brings us to the question ‘how long can a dog go without pooping?’ I’m …
Plenty of behaviors mark cats out as puzzling pets, from batting things off the table for no apparent reason, deliberately squeezing themselves into incredibly tight spaces, and using your laptop as a bed. You’ve also probably noticed if they find a Q-tip, or even more gross, a clump of earwax, they’ll begin devouring it! What …
To some people, the myth goes that Pit bulls are naturally vicious and aggressive dogs. While the media tends to view this breed that way, the majority of Pit bulls mature into friendly, loyal, and loving pets. But try telling that to people who just won’t be convinced. Actually, don’t – introduce them to your …
Household cats, we all know, make great pets as they’re domesticated enough to offer us companionship and a certain degree of reliability (even when that includes reliably opting for your favorite chair to sleep on or reliably bringing you “presents” in the form of the local birdlife). However, being the fiercely independent animals they are, …
