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Chris is an experienced pet writer specializing in science topics, with a particular passion for health and the environment. She has been a writer for over 15 years and lives with her husband and three cats in Michigan.
Beyond writing about cats and dogs, Chris loves to learn about wine. She has WSET 1 and 2 certifications and is currently pursuing her Certified Wine Specialist Award (CSW).
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Cockatiels are such popular pet birds that we sometimes forget how they even became animal companions. They have many qualities that we appreciate. They are fr…
According to archaeological evidence, guinea pigs have a long association with humans who began domesticating them around 5000 B.C. for food and ceremonial pur…
It is no mystery why cockatiels are such popular pet birds. They are sweet and entertaining creatures. It did not take long for the bird to go from scientific…
Birds have some strange behaviors that might have you scratching your head. The cockatiel is no exception. How do you explain a pet tapping their beak against…
Depending on their personality, rabbits can be easier or more challenging to connect with, but a good place to start is petting them where you know they'd love…
Even though they may have started as a food and fur source, it wasn’t long before people fell in love with rabbits and their lovable personalities. You may thi…
About 1.53 million American households 1 have at least one pet rabbit. Rabbits are a prey species and, thus, instinctively hide weaknesses like illnesses. It m…
Proper nutrition is vital for good rabbit health, especially for pets. A domestic bunny will not survive long in the wild while trying to find enough food. Acc…
Many pets, like dogs and kittens, are nippy, particularly when they are young. It is normal behavior for a young animal. Rabbits also display this behavior whe…
Since Europeans first started breeding them in the late 1800s 1, cockatiels have found a home in our hearts as the second most popular pet bird 2. It is easy t…
