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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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The American Bully is one of many newer canine breeds. Most have a long history going back decades, if not centuries. This one is a novel riff on the American…
Good nutrition is vital for your guinea pig’s health. These cavies differ from many pets because they are unable to synthesize vitamin C; a trait they share wi…
The first thing to understand about the Bramble Cat is that no major feline registry recognizes this breed. While this doesn’t seem ideal, It simply means the…
Roughly 6.1 million American households have at least one pet bird 1. Caring for one is a different kind of pet-ownership experience than with other animals. W…
Dogs love their sleeping time. After all, it’s hard work to fetch, chase squirrels, and roughhouse all day long. That explains why they sleep for up to 12 hour…
How well an animal can see in the dark is dependent on the ratio of cones and rods they have. The latter is essential for vision in low-light conditions. For e…
Some pet owners have first-hand experience with this phenomenon. You may have bought a new hamster for your child only to find out that you got more than you p…
The golden or Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) is one of the most popular pocket pets. We can trace the ones we have today to a litter of eight captured i…
Americans spend a lot of money on pet supplies every year, with the majority of that money going toward pet food. It makes sense that you’d want to save a few…
Roughly 46.5 million American households have a cat among their family members1. Many pet owners will tell you about their unique relationship with their felin…
