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Kathryn Copeland

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Do Rabbits Have a Good Sense of Smell? Vet Approved Explanation & Facts

Do Rabbits Have a Good Sense of Smell? Vet Approved Explanation & Facts

There’s no question that rabbits have pretty adorable noses. And with all of that wiggling action, it seems they spend a lot of time smelling everything. But h…

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By Kathryn Copeland
Can Dogs Smell Human Pheromones? Here's What Science Says (Vet-Reviewed)

Can Dogs Smell Human Pheromones? Here's What Science Says (Vet-Reviewed)

Have you ever been entertaining guests only to have your dog suddenly plonk their nose right in places you wish they wouldn’t? As embarrassing as this is for y…

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By Kathryn Copeland
Why Is My Cat Losing Balance? 3 Vet-Reviewed Causes

Why Is My Cat Losing Balance? 3 Vet-Reviewed Causes

Being a cat parent gives us so much happiness and its share of frustration, but it’s all worth it to have these soft little felines as a part of our lives. How…

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By Kathryn Copeland
Should Puppies Sleep in the Dark? 4 Things to Consider

Should Puppies Sleep in the Dark? 4 Things to Consider

Bringing home a new puppy can be terribly exciting as well as a little scary. You’re busy getting to know each other, and you have to stay on top of a lot of n…

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By Kathryn Copeland
How to Get Rabbit Pee Out of a Mattress: 6 Expert Tips & Tricks

How to Get Rabbit Pee Out of a Mattress: 6 Expert Tips & Tricks

Rabbits are super adorable, but like all pets, they pee a lot! Luckily, they can be litter box trained, but, again, like all pets, accidents happen. If an acci…

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By Kathryn Copeland
Why Does My Rabbit Stare at Me? 8 Likely Reasons

Why Does My Rabbit Stare at Me? 8 Likely Reasons

Our pets always seem to do the most inexplicable behaviors that have us racing to the internet to look up what it means. And when you notice your rabbit starin…

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By Kathryn Copeland
8 Amazing DIY Rabbit Litter Boxes You Can Make Today (With Pictures)

8 Amazing DIY Rabbit Litter Boxes You Can Make Today (With Pictures)

Owning a rabbit has various challenges when it comes to dealing with their waste. Setting up a litter box is an integral part of indoor bunny ownership. The go…

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By Kathryn Copeland
How to Tell If a Rabbit Is Pregnant: 6 Vet-Approved Signs & FAQs

How to Tell If a Rabbit Is Pregnant: 6 Vet-Approved Signs & FAQs

Have you ever heard the well-known phrase, “breeding like rabbits?” It comes from how young of age rabbits can start breeding, their large litter sizes, and ho…

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By Kathryn Copeland
Why Is My Rabbit Shaking? 12 Vet-Approved Reasons & FAQs

Why Is My Rabbit Shaking? 12 Vet-Approved Reasons & FAQs

The most important part of being a pet parent is getting to know their body language and recognizing the signs when something isn’t right. Rabbits are quite se…

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By Kathryn Copeland
14 Interesting Vet-Reviewed Facts About Rabbit Teeth

14 Interesting Vet-Reviewed Facts About Rabbit Teeth

There’s no question that rabbits are adorable! They’re well-known for those two prominent front teeth, but what else is there to know about rabbit teeth? Wheth…

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By Kathryn Copeland