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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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Most pet hamsters descended from a litter of Syrian hamsters brought to the United States from Aleppo in 1930. Their wild counterparts are omnivores that eat a…
The Cairn Wheaten Terrier isn’t a common mix like other mixes. We couldn’t even find a clever name for the dog, such as Chin Pin or Cockapoo. The pup is a hybr…
Roughly 326,000 American households own at least one ferret. Many states take proactive—or reactive—stances on what animals are banned to protect humans from d…
Watching a parrot rip open a walnut shell and eat the insides would make you think they must have teeth. Some birds can crack seeds that we’d have to use a mal…
The comparison of the Bulgarian Shepherd and Great Pyrenees is a study of contrasts. Both breeds are similar in size, appearance, and jobs. However, they are o…
Perhaps you’ve seen videos on YouTube of birds dancing and bobbing their heads to music. Maybe you noticed that your pet seems happy when you play some tunes.…
Part of owning a ferret is keeping them clean, including those adorable ears. Just like dogs and cats, ferrets need occasional ear cleaning to remove dirt, deb…
Humans may have been enjoying the company of dogs from as early as the Neolithic period 1, brought together by shared interests in food and protection. Domesti…
Activity periods are a vital concern for pet owners. After all, you probably want an animal that is awake when you are for optimal interaction. It’s also essen…
Although guinea pigs are no longer found in the wild, they have retained many traits of their wild counterparts who eat various tubers, fruits, leaves, and oth…
