A stray dog may be following for various reasons. The dog may be lost, abandoned, or has an owner, which you can tell by the collar or a tag around the neck. If you petted or fed the dog, he might now look at you as an owner. However, the dog might also be hostile … Read more
For the most part, the Silly String is relatively safe for dogs. However, it’s different when ingested, and here’s why. While the Silly String is non-toxic, the product contains gastrointestinal and mucous membrane irritants Isopropyl Alcohol and Tetrafluoroethane. These components can cause dogs to vomit, have diarrhea, and develop stomach ulcers. A lot of Silly … Read more
So you want a cat, but someone at your house is allergic, and they sneeze or have itchy eyes. What can you do? Well, several things can make a big difference. First, test their allergies to different cat breeds at a shelter. In addition, you can keep the cat only on hardwood floors, use leather/vinyl … Read more
PetSmart’s adoptable pets are from local rescue organizations. The cats and dogs you occasionally see are all humane society rescues, not puppies from puppy farms. Only fish, small animals, and reptiles are sold by them directly. This article explains why puppy mills are bad and how PetSmart gets and sells its animals. To be clear … Read more
Growling can be concerning when you get a new dog. Puppies show this behavior often, which can be puzzling to some dog owners. For the most part, growling is very typical during play, especially if they’re happy for you to take the toy away. Puppies will usually play-growl and may even bark occasionally. However, some … Read more
Dumping a bucket of water on a trapped cat would be pretty cruel. But what about spraying them with water – is that considered animal abuse? While some people employ spray bottles against cats, the only thing blasting water at a cat does is teach your pet that you can’t be trusted. Similarly, water-spraying stray … Read more
Special-needs animals can make excellent pets, just like their non-special-needs counterparts. For a dog, losing an eye is a minor impediment. Dogs are highly adaptable creatures. Despite the loss of one eye, they’ll adjust their behavior and quickly learn to navigate their surroundings effectively. Just like a two-eyed dog, a one-eyed dog will welcome you … Read more
A common misconception is that male cats will hump dogs because of dominance, but that is NOT the case. The cat humps the dog almost always because of boredom, stress, or anxiety. Other times, it’s a redirected play behavior. The most frequent explanation of this behavior is when something in the cat’s surroundings has recently … Read more
Tooth size is proportional to dog size. The larger the dog, the more prominent teeth they have. Some dogs have large teeth considering their size. Which breeds are those? Pound for pound, Scottish Terriers have the biggest canine teeth. Some breeds with the largest teeth include Airedales, German Shepherds, Belgian Shepherds, and Malinois. Smaller dog … Read more