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Do Guinea Pigs Have Eyelids? Eye Anatomy Explained

Do Guinea Pigs Have Eyelids? Eye Anatomy Explained

If it seems like your guinea pig’s eyes are always open, that’s because, most of the time, they are! Even though guinea pigs do have eyelids and can close thei…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
6 Types of Calico Cat (With Info & Pictures)

6 Types of Calico Cat (With Info & Pictures)

The term “calico” doesn’t refer to a single breed of cat but rather an array of domestic cat breeds with a tri-color coat. Calico cats are white with patches o…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
Can Dogs Get Hiccups? Causes & Prevention

Can Dogs Get Hiccups? Causes & Prevention

Sometimes, dogs get hiccups just like we do. If you’ve spotted your dog making little “hic” noises and are worried, know that, in most cases, having the hiccup…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
Is a Frog a Mammal? Vet-Verified Facts & Explanation

Is a Frog a Mammal? Vet-Verified Facts & Explanation

In the world of vertebrates (animals with backbones), there are five main groups, which are mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, and amphibians. It can sometimes be…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
Weeranian (Westie & Pomeranian Mix): Pictures, Care Guide, Temperament & Traits

Weeranian (Westie & Pomeranian Mix): Pictures, Care Guide, Temperament & Traits

The Weeranian is a small mixed-breed dog, a cross between the West Highland White Terrier (Westie) and the Pomeranian. These dogs don’t typically grow any tall…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
My Dog Keeps Smacking Their Lips: 9 Vet-Reviewed Causes

My Dog Keeps Smacking Their Lips: 9 Vet-Reviewed Causes

Sometimes, dogs behave in ways that baffle and intrigue us, including lip-smacking and licking. Although lip-smacking can occur for innocent reasons that shoul…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
How to Use Cat Nail Clippers: 8 Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

How to Use Cat Nail Clippers: 8 Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

Although nail clippers may look like a simple piece of grooming apparatus, actually using them on a cat—especially when said cat is uncooperative—is something…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
Can You Use Your Dog’s Nail Clippers on Cats? Vet-Approved Facts & Guide

Can You Use Your Dog’s Nail Clippers on Cats? Vet-Approved Facts & Guide

As multi-fluff parents ourselves, we know only too well how costs for various products can stack up. As a result, we’re always on the lookout for single items…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
Cairn Terrier vs Westie: Differences Explained (with Pictures)

Cairn Terrier vs Westie: Differences Explained (with Pictures)

There are so many Terrier breeds that it can sometimes be tricky to distinguish between them, especially when they share similar physical traits like the West…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
Male vs Female Westie (West Highland White Terrier): Differences Explained with Pictures

Male vs Female Westie (West Highland White Terrier): Differences Explained with Pictures

Westies are good-natured and sturdy little dogs popular for their peppy personalities and adaptability. Some people like to consider gender-based differences w…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson