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Why Do Rabbit Noses Twitch and Wiggle? Vet-Approved Facts

Why Do Rabbit Noses Twitch and Wiggle? Vet-Approved Facts

If you love rabbits and have some of your own, you know they're affectionate, lovable creatures. Rabbits also have some adorable habits, including chinning, ho…

Gregory Iacono
By Gregory Iacono
Does Lime Kill Fleas? Vet Reviewed Facts & Safety Tips

Does Lime Kill Fleas? Vet Reviewed Facts & Safety Tips

Lime is made from ground limestone, a soft rock with a high calcium content. It’s a very versatile material, used in everything from metalworking to constructi…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
Why Are My Cat’s Ears Hot? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Are My Cat’s Ears Hot? 5 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

If your cats are anything like ours, they constantly try to get you to scratch behind their ears. But what does it mean when you’re scratching behind their ear…

Adam Mann
By Adam Mann
What Can Pet Rabbits Eat? 4 Vet Reviewed Options

What Can Pet Rabbits Eat? 4 Vet Reviewed Options

Rabbits can eat various foods, ranging from fruits to veggies to grasses. However, a rabbit should primarily consume hay, along with a smaller amount of fresh…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
Can Dogs Smell Snakes? What Science Tells Us (Vet-Reviewed)

Can Dogs Smell Snakes? What Science Tells Us (Vet-Reviewed)

After the cold of winter, warmer weather emerges and so do many of the local wildlife we share our environment with, including snakes. We already know that dog…

Lindsey Lawson
By Lindsey Lawson
My Cat’s Ears Are Cold: Vet Reviewed Causes & Warming Tips

My Cat’s Ears Are Cold: Vet Reviewed Causes & Warming Tips

If your cat lets you touch their ears, you’ve probably noticed they are usually warm. They may even feel hot to you since an average feline temperature is high…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
What Happens If You Neuter a Cat Too Early? 3 Problems Caused

What Happens If You Neuter a Cat Too Early? 3 Problems Caused

There are several myths and rumors surrounding getting your cat neutered, and even more regarding neutering them early. So, what exactly does it mean when a ca…

Kerry-Ann Kerr
By Kerry-Ann Kerr
How Long Are Rabbits Pregnant? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

How Long Are Rabbits Pregnant? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Rabbits have incredibly short pregnancies that last 31 to 33 days, and their litters are generally made up of about five to eight baby rabbits, known as kits.…

Kerry-Ann Kerr
By Kerry-Ann Kerr
Can Dogs Eat Palm Oil? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can Dogs Eat Palm Oil? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

It can be difficult being a dog owner because not only will dogs beg for food you’re eating, which is difficult to ignore, they can sometimes help themselves t…

Kerry-Ann Kerr
By Kerry-Ann Kerr
Can Dogs Eat Flan? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can Dogs Eat Flan? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Although some entrées and desserts are not poisonous to dogs, that doesn’t mean they are good for them. Flan is a perfect example. Flan will not poison your do…

Jordyn Alger
By Jordyn Alger