Is Eucalyptus Harmless for Cats?
People alike often appreciate the soothing fragrance of dried eucalyptus or have heard about its many health benefits, while for our cats it may pose risks they should avoid. Although human products may seem harmless enough, their use could pose risks when exposed to our curious cats; so we need […]
Crested Gecko: Overview of the Species
Crested geckos are low-maintenance pets that make an ideal addition to households with young children or those new to keeping lizards. One unique aspect is their eyelash-like features – hence why these pets may sometimes be called eyelash geckos! Crested geckos come in an assortment of colors and markings (morphs). […]
Exploring Various Pet-Friendly Transportation Choices
Looking to travel with your pets? No matter where it takes you, there are various pet-friendly transportation options available to you. Your furry friends may travel by car, bus, train or plane depending on your destination location; all it requires is some advance planning and preparation. Car Travel with Pets […]
Understanding Pinfeathers in Birds
Pinfeather refers to newly grown feathers seen on birds undergoing molt. When first appearing from her skin, a pinfeather will typically be short in length with shafts made up of the same type of keratin used to construct shafts of feathers. What Are Pinfeathers (Blood Feathers) Like? Pinfeathers, also referred […]
Selecting the Ideal Saltwater Angelfish for Your Aquarium
Are You Planning on Adding Angelfish to Your Saltwater Aquarium? There are a few key points you must keep in mind before adding new angelfish into the tank, provided there is enough space and accommodating tank mates. Angelfish belong to the Pomacanthidae family of perciform fishes and there are over […]
Dangerous Plants for Horses
If you own horses and gardens, it’s essential that certain plants don’t fall onto your property. Common weeds, trees, plants and shrubs that can harm horses include those below; learn to identify these in pastures or yards so they can be removed promptly in order to keep horses safe.
Is Oatmeal Safe for Dogs to Eat?
Oatmeal is an impressive breakfast food. Made of hulled oat grains and available in different forms like milled, rolled and steel-cut varieties, oatmeal offers nutritional support to any diet with its high protein and fiber contents as well as abundant amounts of vitamins A, iron calcium B-6 and magnesium content […]
The Top 3 Pet Urine Detectors for 2024
As a pet owner, having an inexplicable scent around can be extremely frustrating. That’s where a urine detector comes in; usually using longwave ultraviolet lighting (typically blacklight), such a detector will produce many substances to fluoresce (or glow) under UV lighting conditions including proteins found in biological stains such as […]
Five Cat Breeds from Egypt
Egyptian cat breeds are among the oldest. Egypt was one of the two original sites for domesticated cats (the other being Fertile Crescent in Middle East), developing from small wildcat species as early as 1500 B.C. While very few modern-day species can trace their roots all the way back to […]
Is It Safe for Cats to Consume Tomatoes?
“Curiosity killed the cat” can be applied to cats as they tend to explore everything in their environment and may not recognize what may harm them. As a veterinarian, I am frequently asked what human foods can be shared with our cats safely – such as tomatoes. Cat Nutrition Cats […]