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Why Is My Cat Lying Down to Drink Water? 5 Vet-Verified Reasons

Why Is My Cat Lying Down to Drink Water? 5 Vet-Verified Reasons

Whether you’re a new cat parent or you’ve had cats for years, we’ve all seen the old trope about cats drinking (and loving) milk. The truth is, while cats like…

Gregory Iacono
By Gregory Iacono
How to Stop Your Dog from Begging for Food : 9 Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

How to Stop Your Dog from Begging for Food : 9 Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

Meal times at home can send your furry friend into a frenzy as the smells of human food entice them. As they look up at you with their big puppy eyes, begging…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Why Does My Dog Flip Their Bowll? 7 Vet-Verified Reasons & Solutions

Why Does My Dog Flip Their Bowll? 7 Vet-Verified Reasons & Solutions

Their desire to devour every last tasty morsel in their food bowl makes some dogs exceptionally messy eaters. But it isn’t always their eager nose that leads t…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Why Does My Cat Like Damp Towels? Vet-Reviewed Feline Behaviour

Why Does My Cat Like Damp Towels? Vet-Reviewed Feline Behaviour

Anyone familiar with the phrase “if I fits, I sits” knows that cats often choose the oddest locations to curl up for a snooze. However, if your cat loves to ro…

Elizabeth Gray
By Elizabeth Gray
Is There Horse Meat in Dog Food? Myths Unveiled & Vet-Reviewed Info

Is There Horse Meat in Dog Food? Myths Unveiled & Vet-Reviewed Info

The infamous 2013 horse meat scandal in Europe inadvertently made a lasting impact on the pet food industry.1 Despite the amount of time that has passed since…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim
How to Calm Your Cat in Heat: 5 Vet-Approved Ways

How to Calm Your Cat in Heat: 5 Vet-Approved Ways

If you’ve ever been around a cat that’s in heat, you know how demanding they can be. Don’t get us wrong, we love our pets no matter what, but after a week of d…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
Why Does My Cat Sleep Between My Legs? 8 Vet-Verified Reasons

Why Does My Cat Sleep Between My Legs? 8 Vet-Verified Reasons

Cats, like most domestic animals, have evolved tremendously over the centuries. While some instincts remain highly intact, your cat feels safer at home and in…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Why Is My Cat’s Nose Dry? 6 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Is My Cat’s Nose Dry? 6 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Our cats can’t simply tell us when they are sick. In fact, cats tend to hide any signs of their illnesses, so it is often challenging to determine when they ar…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
Can a Dog’s Food Cause Elevated Liver Enzymes? Vet-Reviewed Info

Can a Dog’s Food Cause Elevated Liver Enzymes? Vet-Reviewed Info

If your dog is dealing with elevated liver enzymes, it can leave you and your vet trying to figure out what’s going on. Is it coming from the dog food, supplem…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Why Do My Dogs Only Play When I’m Around? Vet-Reviewed Facts!

Why Do My Dogs Only Play When I’m Around? Vet-Reviewed Facts!

Although humans and dogs have coexisted for thousands of years, canines still do things that leave us feeling puzzled. One strange behavior that many dogs exhi…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim