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Can You Pull a Dog’s Loose or Rotten Tooth at Home?

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More than 85% of dogs have some form of dental disease. Rotten teeth are one of them. But what do you do when this happens? Should you pull your dog’s tooth at home? A veterinarian should extract the tooth using anesthetics, analgetics, and expertise. If you notice your dog frequently pawing at its mouth or exhibiting … Read more

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Can You Sell Your Cat Online? (and Should You?)

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Yes, you can sell a cat online, but it’s not the best idea. Since you can never know where the cat will end up or what they will be used for (bait as dogfighting, food for other animals, etc.), it’s usually not recommended or advised to do with extreme caution. Can You Actually Sell and … Read more

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Do Dogs See Us as Gods or Just Another Pack Member?

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There is an old saying that dogs think we’re gods, and cats think they’re gods. But is that true? Do dogs think we’re gods? Our dogs are unlikely to be intelligent enough to form the concept of a god. Dogs lack a large prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for asking abstract questions … Read more

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How to Get Rid of Fleas Around Cat’s Eyes? (what to use)

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Cat flea infestation is typically coming from fur. To get rid of the fleas, you must treat the coat and the skin, not the eyes. There are a few ways you can do it. The best way to get rid of the cat’s fleas is to apply flea medication from the vet. Revolution and Capstar … Read more

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What’s the Difference Between Rehoming and Selling a Dog?

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Rehoming a dog is about finding a good place for a dog that needs a new home. It means meeting the new owner and their new home and not asking for a high rehoming fee. Selling a dog is about making a profit out of the dog without an interest in where they’re going. While … Read more

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Why Do Stray Cats Cry at Night? (what to do about it)

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There are many reasons why a stray cat may be howling at night. If the stray is a female cat, she may be howling to attract a male to mate. If it’s a male cat, he may be yowling to warn off others and protect his territory. If the stray cat is partly socialized, they … Read more

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How Many Dogs Are Too Many? American Household Insights

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Pet ownership is a joy and responsibility, merging emotions with practical aspects. But when it comes to our canine companions, just how many is the right number? Every dog deserves individual attention and care. So, while there’s an undeniable charm in a house bustling with wagging tails, it’s crucial to ensure each one experiences a … Read more

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Should You Get a Hair Out of Your Dog’s Eye? (how to do it)

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Dogs get foreign objects into their eyes constantly, but sometimes you may see hair bothering them. So you’re asking yourself, what to do about it? The hair in the eye does not irritate or hurt the dog in most situations, as the usual tearing process removes the hair. You can remove it with a clean … Read more

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Cats Hissing & Slit Eyes: Any Link to Snakes?

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Some people think that because cats hiss and have snake eyes, they are somehow related to snakes. Well, is there any truth to that? The similar features between cats and snakes, like the hissing and eye shape, can be chalked up to convergent evolution, where unrelated species evolve similar traits due to having to adapt … Read more