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How Long Can German Shepherds Be Left Alone? Time Limits & Considerations

How Long Can German Shepherds Be Left Alone? Time Limits & Considerations

As much as we love spending personal time with our fur babies, there’s not much you can do about leaving for work and having your German Shepherd stay behind.…

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Do Cats Fart? Feline Flatulence Explained

Do Cats Fart? Feline Flatulence Explained

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could blame our bad-smelling gas on the cats whenever we were around others? Many of us know that dogs pass gas, but it doesn’t seem…

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By Hallie Ballard
Do Cats Bleed When in Heat? Vet-Reviewed Feline Reproduction Facts & FAQs

Do Cats Bleed When in Heat? Vet-Reviewed Feline Reproduction Facts & FAQs

We all know that most female mammals go through physical and hormonal changes as their bodies prepare to accept a mate, with the sperm from a male fertilizing…

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By Hallie Ballard
Why Do Cats Have Barbed Penises? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

Why Do Cats Have Barbed Penises? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

If you’ve ever witnessed two cats mating, you notice that the experience seems rather painful for the female. Female cats tend to make screaming noises during…

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Why Do Cats Drool When You Pet Them? 7 Vet-Verified Reasons for this Behavior

Why Do Cats Drool When You Pet Them? 7 Vet-Verified Reasons for this Behavior

Cats are probably the last animal that comes to mind when you think of a drooling pet. Although they don’t drool very often, there are times when simply pettin…

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By Hallie Ballard
8 Best Litter Boxes for Older Cats - 2026 Reviews and Top Picks

8 Best Litter Boxes for Older Cats - 2026 Reviews and Top Picks

As much as it pains us to see our kitties grow old, there comes a time when senior cats just can't function how they used to. Many times, this means they start…

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By Hallie Ballard
Why Do Cats Sleep on Their Backs? 10 Reasons for This Behavior

Why Do Cats Sleep on Their Backs? 10 Reasons for This Behavior

It does not get much cuter than walking into a room and seeing your cat sleeping with their fluffy bellies sticking in the air. You're probably used to watchin…

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By Hallie Ballard
Why Do Cats Sneeze? 6 Vet-Approved Causes and When to See a Vet

Why Do Cats Sneeze? 6 Vet-Approved Causes and When to See a Vet

Sneezing is as common in pets as it is in humans. But when does a simple sneeze that happens every once in a while, turn into a more significant problem? Sneez…

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By Hallie Ballard
Australian Cattle Dog German Shepherd Mix: Info, Pictures, Temperament & Traits

Australian Cattle Dog German Shepherd Mix: Info, Pictures, Temperament & Traits

There is something satisfying about taking two individual dogs with amazing qualities and breeding them into an even greater dog. The Heeler German Shepherd mi…

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Why Do Cats Fight? 4 Main Reasons & How to Prevent It

Why Do Cats Fight? 4 Main Reasons & How to Prevent It

Even when it seems like all is well in the house, aggression and fighting between two cats can come on suddenly and leave you feeling stressed about how to han…

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By Hallie Ballard