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Do Dogs Have Sex for Pleasure? Vet-Approved Facts

Do Dogs Have Sex for Pleasure? Vet-Approved Facts

Sex can be an important part of the human experience, but how important is it to our animal companions? If you have a dog, you’ve likely seen them mount and hu…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Why Is My Dog’s Tongue Red? Vet-Reviewed Causes & Prevention Tips

Why Is My Dog’s Tongue Red? Vet-Reviewed Causes & Prevention Tips

In most cases, healthy dogs’ tongues are pink in color. Some breeds, like Chow Chows and Shar-Peis, are exceptions to this rule with their bluish-black tongues…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
Can Dogs Eat Mint Ice Cream? Vet Approved Nutrition Facts

Can Dogs Eat Mint Ice Cream? Vet Approved Nutrition Facts

Mint ice cream isn’t toxic, so your dog can occasionally eat it in small amounts. However, just because your dog can eat something doesn’t mean they always sho…

Kerry-Ann Kerr
By Kerry-Ann Kerr
Can Dogs Eat Hearts of Palm? Vet Reviewed Facts & Safety Guide

Can Dogs Eat Hearts of Palm? Vet Reviewed Facts & Safety Guide

Hearts of palm are a delicious vegetable that is regarded for its high fiber content and excellent nutritional profile. It’s a mild food that is ideal for serv…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Beets? Vet Approved Nutrition Facts

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Beets? Vet Approved Nutrition Facts

Beets, also known as beetroot, garden beet, and table beet, are popular worldwide, but can you give them to your guinea pig? Generally, beets are safe for guin…

Kerry-Ann Kerr
By Kerry-Ann Kerr
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Wheatgrass? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Safety Guide

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Wheatgrass? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Safety Guide

Guinea pigs are fun pets that usually enjoy being handled and are easy to maintain. They eat primarily hay and similar grasses, along with fresh vegetables and…

Ed Malaker
By Ed Malaker
Can Dogs Eat Macarons? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can Dogs Eat Macarons? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Macarons are a delectable treat that many people love to indulge in. Macarons are often bought by the box and are brightly colored. They may make an attractive…

Grant Piper
By Grant Piper
15 Interesting Parrot Facts You Need to Know

15 Interesting Parrot Facts You Need to Know

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…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
How Do Parrots Talk? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

How Do Parrots Talk? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

One of the reasons parrots are such popular pet birds is their ability to talk. But have you ever wondered how parrots are capable of speaking? After all, they…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Watercress? Vet-Approved Facts & Safety Guide

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Watercress? Vet-Approved Facts & Safety Guide

Guinea pigs are grazers by nature, so the majority of their diet should be made up of hay and other leafy greens, along with supplemental pellets and other veg…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne