Many people are familiar with human head lice, but did you know there’s such a thing as dog lice? While it’s not a pleasant topic to think about, dog lice are a reality for many pet owners. These tiny parasitic insects feed on your dog’s blood and can cause several problems, including skin irritation, hair …
You can’t tell if a stray cat is pregnant by just looking at the animal. Sure, cars have darkened nipples and swollen abdomen when pregnant. However, you can’t confirm pregnancy without a blood test, x-rays, ultrasound, or abdominal palpation. Moreover, cats can also experience pseudopregnancy or false pregnancy. Therefore, if you’re worried about a stray …
Is your normally sweet and gentle dog suddenly acting out of character and becoming aggressive? If your dog suddenly turns aggressive, there’s a reason for it. If so, what could be causing this sudden change in behavior? While there could be several reasons for your dog’s aggression, understanding why your dog is acting out can …
We often see stray cats hanging around our homes and wonder how we can make their life easier. Stray cats need our help because they’re domesticated animals without the skills of wild cats, so they can’t survive on the streets alone for too long. Most stray cats stay hungry for days, catch deadly diseases, or …
Stray cats hide their kittens for two obvious reasons: safety and protection. If you’re a cat person worried about the safety of a stray female cat and her babies in your neighborhood, you can help the mother cat by providing food, water, and shelter. However, you can’t easily find where feral cats hide their kittens …
If you’re a cat lover, you probably care about stray kittens as much as you care for your pets, and that’s admirable. We often think strays don’t need our help because they hunt for themselves. The truth is that stray kittens survive off the mercy of people. They catch small animals and insects and rummage …
As a cat lover, I believe kittens can sense who’s a cat person, and that’s how they know whose door to knock on. However, I can’t prove this theory, so I can only assume kitties have a sixth sense. The truth could be that stray kittens meow at your door because they’re hungry, hurt, or …
Americans adore felines. We have about 85 million pet cats, but we also have the same number of stray cats roaming our streets, dying of hunger. Reports say between 60 and 100 million stray cats live in the US. Therefore, if you’re a cat lover but don’t own one yet, please consider adopting instead of …
Alaskan Dog Breeds likely bring to mind images of huskies pulling a sled over icy tundra, or perhaps even sled races or the Iditarod. However, most canines from colder climates are classified as Spitz Dogs. They are a special breed of canine known for their toughness and resilience. They are bred in Alaska to be …
Have you ever wondered what happens to police canines once they retire? We often see them in the news, working alongside their human partners to track down criminals, sniff out drugs, or find missing persons. What Happens When a Police Dog Reaches the End of Its Career? Most retired police dogs go on to live …