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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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Caring for pocket pets, such as hamsters, provides an excellent way for you to teach children about the responsibility of taking care of an animal. That includ…
We usually don’t think of cats getting into things they shouldn’t despite their natural curiosity. After all, up to 80% of accidental poisonings usually involv…
Gestation in dogs averages 63 days, although it can vary between 57 and 65 days. Puppies are altricial, meaning they are born unable to care for themselves and…
Dogs and humans have lived together, thanks to domestication, for at least 20,000 years. Romanticized accounts suggest people and a now extinct wolf ancestor b…
Yeast can be both problematic and beneficial. It depends on its location, population, and effects. Like bacteria, it’s typically found on your skin and in your…
It is essential to get your pup accustomed to being handled. That includes touching your dog’s paws and ears, and opening their mouths. It also involves pickin…
Humans have a unique relationship with their avian friends. After all, while they might not fully comprehend us, some of them can speak! Their uniqueness also…
Cats are intelligent animals. Just ask any pet owner who has had to secure their cabinet because of a nosey feline. Another trademark of intelligence is proble…
Humans have a long history with ferrets that goes back over 2,000 years. They recently segued from hunting companions to pets. Hence, the need for a guide like…
Any cat owner will tell you that the relationship you have with a feline is different than a dog’s. Perhaps it is because we may talk to our pets more than can…
