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Why Do Cats ‘Mark’ With Their Urine?

Cats will use various ways to mark the area where they are living or areas they might visit. Cats would mark spots using the scent glands located on their tail, face, cheeks, and feet. They could also use their urine. Bunting (cheek rubbing) and scratching (as a visual marking and a scent marking from foodContinue reading “Why Do Cats ‘Mark’ With Their Urine?”

Feeding Baby Turtles: Land Turtles VS. Aquatic Turtles

Similar to other animals, there are several types of turtles. These reptiles have different kinds or species that are sometimes hard to differentiate. However, when it comes to the diet of the baby turtles, such a difference is relatively little. If you are planning to adopt baby turtles, choose from the common types that areContinue reading “Feeding Baby Turtles: Land Turtles VS. Aquatic Turtles”

Reasons Why Your Pet Rabbit Keeps On Scratching

When your pet rabbit seems to scratch more than often, it is probably suffering from a problem. It needs to be addressed soon to provide comfort to your pet. Who knows, it could be something treatable such as mite and allergies? Pruritus refers to a severe scratching episode. When a rabbit feels itchy, the usualContinue reading “Reasons Why Your Pet Rabbit Keeps On Scratching”

Reptiles Won’t Make Excellent Pets for Small Kids

A reptile is a pet that requires a more specialized care regimen. Very young children will have difficulty in providing for these specific needs, also, there are potential health risks that are linked with keeping reptiles. There have been quite a number of salmonella outbreaks that were traced to people handling their pet reptiles, inContinue reading “Reptiles Won’t Make Excellent Pets for Small Kids”

Abscess In Dogs

When dogs encounter fights with other dogs or cats, puncture wounds caused by teeth and claws introduce bacteria under the animal’s skin. Many of these wounds end up undetected by the owners because the skin usually heals quickly, trapping the bacteria inside and creating pockets of infection known as abscesses. Abscesses may vary in sizeContinue reading “Abscess In Dogs”

Why your cat loves to chase things

Your cat is an excellent playmate and you love watching her chase her toys around. Why is this behavior so appealing to her? Your pet needs to be able to mimic hunting behaviors in order to work on these skills and to satisfy her innate desires. Chasing after toys allows her to do this. ItContinue reading “Why your cat loves to chase things”