Many dogs have naturally white teeth but don’t always remain white. So what makes them white in the first place compared to us? Humans, unlike dogs, consume sugar-rich foods leading to dental problems. Sugar intensifies bacteria in our mouths. However, dogs aren’t typically exposed to our main teeth-staining culprits: tea, coffee, soda, and juices, which … Read more
Keeping your cat in the bathroom for a few hours is fine if the cat has everything, from a litter tray to food and water, even some toys. However, keeping your cat locked for longer periods in a confined space is not recommended. A few hours is fine for adult cats, even longer if it’s … Read more
Cats often amuse us with their strange and wild behavior. But sometimes, they may worry us. Why would cats run into walls? The answer will depend on the cat and how they run into walls. Is the cat stumbling into stuff she should have seen or attempting to corner, slide out, and crash into walls? … Read more
Cats use fragrance to recognize and share scents with their closest companions. You’ll often see them lick their owners’ armpits, bury their noses in them, and wonder why. Cats use their scent glands to identify unique aromatic IDs, similar to how we recognize faces. Sweaty clothes and armpits are enticing because of the strong human … Read more
Depending on the police department, you may have seen many K9s wear prong collars. Why would police use prong collars on their working dogs? They are used to exert greater control over the K9 in high-risk circumstances or in huge groups where distraction is high, and safety is critical. The collar is also used to … Read more
Not all police dogs are spayed or neutered, and it’s up to the handling department to decide if a dog should be fixed. Some police departments will neuter/spay their dogs, while others will not. There are many reasons, such as whether castrating a dog modifies its behavior and whether police dogs need hormones from their … Read more
Kennel cough is essentially doggie bronchitis, an upper respiratory infection. Bacteria and viruses cause it, which transmit to other animals via airborne droplets and contaminated surfaces. It frequently spreads swiftly through kennels and animal shelters. However, bacteria that cause kennel cough in dogs and cats, known as Bordetella bronchiseptica, can potentially infect people. Kennel Cough … Read more
All canines are interested in each other’s back ends because they contain a lot of pheromones and smell glands. But why would dogs lick or drink the female dog’s urine? Dogs have a particular scenting organ (Jacobson) on the roof of their mouths, near the front, which causes the sniffing and chattering of the jaw. … Read more
Some cat scratches can take a long to heal. Whether a cat scratch will leave a scar depends on many factors. Usually, cat scratches don’t leave scars, but the type of scratch, your ability to heal, and how you treat the incident will be significant factors. You can only make sure to do whatever it … Read more