You’ve probably seen a lot of kittens with blue or gray eyes and wondered whether this is normal in both kittens and adult cats. The explanation is quite simple: All healthy kittens are born with blue eyes because their bodies lack melanin, which is normal. When the eye color changes from blue, it may become … Read more
I’ve taken my dog to Petco many times, and just like you, I wondered if I should tip the dog groomer. While it may not be obvious to some, here’s the answer: This article explores why, when, how, and how much to tip a dog groomer at Petco. It’s a quick and easy guide to … Read more
Coyotes can be daring and aggressive and often snatch pets from owner’s farms. While many dog breeds will stand up to coyotes, can they actually defend themselves? Since coyotes aren’t very big or strong, a single medium or large-bred dog can often defend itself against a coyote, even several. Coyotes will typically be fearful of … Read more
Many dogs eat Pedigree because it’s a well-known dog food. However, some owners are concerned about whether it can cause seizures in dogs. So what’s the deal? There are no ingredients in Pedigree that may actively cause seizures or cause allergic reactions. Dog health is a mix of breed, genetics, and environment – dog food … Read more
Cats like freedom, and we’d like to give them as much space as possible. But sometimes, we have to move to a smaller place or get another cat in a small apartment, so we ask ourselves: can two cats live pleasantly in a one-bedroom apartment? The answer is that two cats can easily share a … Read more
Even though cats can interpret some human emotions like happiness and anger, as far as science goes, they do not appear to understand laughter. They enjoy doing things and find the activities enjoyable but cannot laugh or find humor. This also applies to whether you’re laughing with them or at them. Since cats wouldn’t understand … Read more
You can shave an American Eskimo dog, but it’s typically not recommended because they need it to cool off and regulate temperature. Shaving them once a year shouldn’t be an issue, especially in getting rid of matting. However, avoid shaving them down to the undercoat. To minimize the risk, aim for a trim during spring … Read more
For the past 200 years, humans have been the main factor in the evolution of dogs. We’ve bred them to become our friendly companions, and we will be the ones to decide where their evolution goes. One of the most interesting aspects of dog evolution is whether we can breed them for intelligence. It is … Read more
Earning a cat’s trust is often more difficult. The main reason is cats are solitary creatures, while dogs are pack animals. Dogs have been with humans for thousands of years, and those that were more friendly were bred more. Cats have only been semi-domesticated and retained their wild nature. People mostly kept cats to hunt … Read more