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Can Guinea Pigs Drink Out of a Bowl? Vet-Approved Pros & Cons

Can Guinea Pigs Drink Out of a Bowl? Vet-Approved Pros & Cons

You likely have an image of a guinea pig drinking out of those water bottles attached to the side of their cage. However, it’s also normal to wonder if they ca…

Tara Perreault
By Tara Perreault
Can Parrots Eat Bananas? Vet-Verified Nutrition Guide

Can Parrots Eat Bananas? Vet-Verified Nutrition Guide

This article has been reviewed for factual accuracy by a qualified veterinarian, using information available at the time of publishing. Parrot owners are urged…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
Can Cats Eat Chicken Noodle Soup? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

Can Cats Eat Chicken Noodle Soup? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

You may have a growing appetite for soup as the weather gets cold. There are few better ways to warm yourself than snuggling up in a blanket with a hot bowl of…

Jordyn Alger
By Jordyn Alger
Can Dogs Eat Guar Gum? Vet-Approved Nutrition Facts

Can Dogs Eat Guar Gum? Vet-Approved Nutrition Facts

If you’re the type of dog owner who likes to read pet food labels, you may have noticed an ingredient called guar gum listed and wondered what it is. You may h…

Elizabeth Gray
By Elizabeth Gray
Can Rabbits Eat Hamster Food? Vet-Verified Nutrition Guide

Can Rabbits Eat Hamster Food? Vet-Verified Nutrition Guide

If you are the proud pet parent of two bundles of fluff—a cute bunny and a sweet hamster—you may think that buying the same food for both of them would be a go…

Genevieve Dugal
By Genevieve Dugal
How to Use Dog Nail Clippers With a Safety Guard: 6 Vet-Approved Tips

How to Use Dog Nail Clippers With a Safety Guard: 6 Vet-Approved Tips

Cutting your dog’s nails can be a daunting task and is one some owners get a professional to tackle. Canine nails contain nerves and blood vessels that can ble…

Kerry-Ann Kerr
By Kerry-Ann Kerr
Can Cats Eat Chicken Skin? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Can Cats Eat Chicken Skin? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

If your cat likes to clean your plate after meals, part of your job as a responsible pet owner is to ensure they don’t eat any toxic or unhealthy food scraps.…

Elizabeth Gray
By Elizabeth Gray
Can Hamsters Eat Cat Food? Vet-Approved Nutrition Guide

Can Hamsters Eat Cat Food? Vet-Approved Nutrition Guide

Hamsters might be relatively low-maintenance pets, but they must eat the proper diet to stay healthy. If you also have a cat at home, you might wonder if it’s…

Elizabeth Gray
By Elizabeth Gray
Eclectus Parrot: Pictures, Info, Food & Care Guide

Eclectus Parrot: Pictures, Info, Food & Care Guide

The eclectus parrot (Eclectus roratus) are native to the forested areas of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Australia. They are striking birds, with the male an…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
Can Hamsters Eat Shrimp? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Can Hamsters Eat Shrimp? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Hamsters are great pets for children and adults. They are easy to maintain and not that expensive once you have their habitat set up. While hamsters primarily…

Ed Malaker
By Ed Malaker