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Dr. Maja Platisa

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Why Do Bearded Dragons Wave? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Do Bearded Dragons Wave? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Bearded dragons are among the most popular reptile pets. They are quite docile and have amazing behaviors that can be quite fascinating to watch and even learn…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
How to Shave a Cat’s Bum: 7 Vet-Approved Steps

How to Shave a Cat’s Bum: 7 Vet-Approved Steps

For the most part, cats don’t have very extensive grooming needs because they’re quite good at keeping themselves clean. However, there are some cases in which…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim
Kitten Development in the First 12 Months: Vet-Verified Feline Growth Info

Kitten Development in the First 12 Months: Vet-Verified Feline Growth Info

Is there anything more adorable than a baby animal? In this category, kittens are champions. What is most fascinating is that these vulnerable little furballs…

Genevieve Dugal
By Genevieve Dugal
Why Do Bearded Dragons Bob Their Head? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons For This Behavior

Why Do Bearded Dragons Bob Their Head? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons For This Behavior

Bearded Dragons are exotic pets, and figuring out what they need is not always intuitive. Like other animals, they communicate using body language, and as an o…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
What Foods Are Bad for Rabbits? 20 Vet-Reviewed Dangerous Picks

What Foods Are Bad for Rabbits? 20 Vet-Reviewed Dangerous Picks

When we say a food item is bad for your pet, what do we mean? Foods can be “bad” for animals for various reasons. First, they may contain toxic ingredients. Fo…

Jeff Weishaupt
By Jeff Weishaupt
Why Is My Rabbit Breathing Fast? 4 Likely Reasons

Why Is My Rabbit Breathing Fast? 4 Likely Reasons

Healthy rabbits take 30-60 breaths per minute when they are calm and always breathe only through their nose. Rabbits might breathe fast for all sorts of differ…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
How Long Can Rabbits Go Without Food? Vet Answer, Risks & Causes

How Long Can Rabbits Go Without Food? Vet Answer, Risks & Causes

Rabbits have sensitive digestive systems and are grazers, so they eat small amounts throughout the whole day. Therefore, they need to have access to food at al…

Dr. Maja Platisa
By Dr. Maja Platisa
How Much Exercise Does a Cat Need? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

How Much Exercise Does a Cat Need? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Cats are different from dogs when it comes to activity. Dogs seem more upbeat about playing and are always up for a game of fetch or tug-of-war. Exercise is im…

Rachel Giordano
By Rachel Giordano
Can You Crate a Cat at Night? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Safety Tips

Can You Crate a Cat at Night? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Safety Tips

If your cat keeps you up at night, you may be at your wit’s end trying to figure out how to get a decent night’s sleep. Crating your cat at night may have cros…

Jordyn Alger
By Jordyn Alger
Can You Bathe a Rabbit? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can You Bathe a Rabbit? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

We all know how stressful bath time can be, regardless of the type of pet you have. Only occasionally can people boast about how much their cat or dog loves th…

Keri-Beth Clur
By Keri-Beth Clur