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7 Best Cat Hair Clippers in Canada - 2026 Reviews & Top Picks

7 Best Cat Hair Clippers in Canada - 2026 Reviews & Top Picks

If you have a cat with long and thick fur or if your cat has trouble grooming themselves, hair mats can be a problem. Hair clippers can come in handy if hair m…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
How to Dog-Proof a Christmas Tree: 13 Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

How to Dog-Proof a Christmas Tree: 13 Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

Pets get just as excited about Christmas as we do, and it can be difficult to keep them away from things like the sparkly Christmas tree in the corner. While e…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Calm a Cat During a Storm: 10 Vet-Approved Tips

How to Calm a Cat During a Storm: 10 Vet-Approved Tips

Storms can be a tough thing for some pets to handle, and it can be important for us to have a few techniques up our sleeves to help calm our cats during storms…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
Are Rottweilers Good for First-Time Owners? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Are Rottweilers Good for First-Time Owners? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Rottweilers, fondly known as Rotties, are a beautiful, powerful, and loyal dog breed. They make great protectors and friends, but Rottweilers are not the best…

Oliver Jones
By Oliver Jones
Can You Use Cat Flea Collars on a Dog? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can You Use Cat Flea Collars on a Dog? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Cat flea collars are designed to be used on cats, but some can be used on small dogs. However, dogs should not use cat flea collars unless their veterinarian h…

Oliver Jones
By Oliver Jones
Can I Give My Pregnant Cat Catnip? Vet-Reviewed Facts

Can I Give My Pregnant Cat Catnip? Vet-Reviewed Facts

So your cat is expecting! Congratulations on the cute kittens running around your house in a few weeks. In the meantime, you're probably wondering if giving yo…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Great Danes Be Service Dogs? Vet-Verified Facts & Info

Can Great Danes Be Service Dogs? Vet-Verified Facts & Info

Service dogs are becoming widely popular due to their emotional and physical benefits to humans. The companionship, loyalty, and special training of the servic…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
Sudden Blindness In Cats: 5 Vet-Verified Causes

Sudden Blindness In Cats: 5 Vet-Verified Causes

Cats are known to have great vision, however certain conditions or injuries can cause your cat to suddenly go blind. These conditions can cause impaired vision…

Sarah Psaradelis
By Sarah Psaradelis
Why Has Cat Started Laying On You All of a Sudden? 13 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Has Cat Started Laying On You All of a Sudden? 13 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Despite the stereotypes surrounding cats, they are not antisocial animals. Cats are social creatures that need companionship just as much as we do, although th…

Jordyn Alger
By Jordyn Alger
How to Potty Train a Corgi: 8 Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

How to Potty Train a Corgi: 8 Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

Corgi puppies are cute, excitable, and eager to please. They’re also fairly trainable, especially if you can get a good working relationship at a young age. Bu…

Chelsea Mortensen
By Chelsea Mortensen