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Are Irish Setters Smart? Canine Intelligence Facts & FAQ

Are Irish Setters Smart? Canine Intelligence Facts & FAQ

Irish Setters are famous for their stunning good looks and sweet natures, but these red treasures from the Emerald Isle have the whole package: brains and beau…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
How to Get Your Parakeet to Trust You: 4 Effective Steps

How to Get Your Parakeet to Trust You: 4 Effective Steps

Parakeets are a common choice of companion for beginner and seasoned bird enthusiasts alike thanks to their inquisitive, playful, and sociable nature. That sai…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
Can Dogs Eat Lingonberries? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Can Dogs Eat Lingonberries? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Lingonberries (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) are small, bright red berries commonly used in Scandinavian conserves. They also go by the names cowberry, mountain cranb…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
Can Hamsters Eat Tomatoes? Vet Approved Facts & Safety Tips

Can Hamsters Eat Tomatoes? Vet Approved Facts & Safety Tips

Hamsters love nibbling on a range of different foods in addition to their standard pellet diets. That said, not every kind of food is safe for them, so it’s go…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
Can Ferrets Eat Apples? Vet-Verified Risks & Safety Tips

Can Ferrets Eat Apples? Vet-Verified Risks & Safety Tips

The humble apple is a common treat for several small, furry animals, but this doesn’t include ferrets. They are carnivores, and ferrets shouldn’t be allowed to…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
10 DIY Hamster Cages You Can Build at Home (With Pictures)

10 DIY Hamster Cages You Can Build at Home (With Pictures)

At some point or other, we’ve all been awestruck by those huge, brightly colored, playground-esque hamster cages in pet stores, only to take one look at the pr…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
Toucan vs. Parrot: Bird Comparison & Differences (With Pictures)

Toucan vs. Parrot: Bird Comparison & Differences (With Pictures)

Parrots and toucans are both stunning, brightly colored, tropical birds, leading some to wonder if the two are of the same family. Despite their similarities,…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
7 Types of Finches Kept as Pets (With Info & Pictures)

7 Types of Finches Kept as Pets (With Info & Pictures)

Finches are small, brightly colored, diverse, and social songbirds that have been capturing the hearts of bird lovers and charming multitudes with their songs…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
I Can’t Find My Cat Anywhere in the House: Useful Tips On What To Do

I Can’t Find My Cat Anywhere in the House: Useful Tips On What To Do

Losing sight of your cat for too long is an incredibly distressing experience. Though it may be difficult to do so, try and stay as calm as possible to be able…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
Why Does My Cat Sleep in the Bathroom? 7 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Does My Cat Sleep in the Bathroom? 7 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

It’s a tale as old as time: You splash out on plush beds and fancy cat condos only to find that your cat prefers far less elegant locations to snooze in. Some…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson