It’s a struggle nearly every cat parent has experienced at least once. You’re enjoying a quiet evening, curled up on the couch, when you suddenly hear that distinctive retching sound. Your heart sinks a little knowing what’s coming, and sure enough, there it is: a slimy gift on your once-clean rug. A hairball.

Experts have been able to figure out a lot about cat coat colors, but the orange coat, in particular, had left them with questions. That is, until recently. Researchers discovered the genetic mutation that is responsible for the orange/ginger color, and we’ve summarized the findings for you below.

Ferrets are playful, intelligent, and curious animals that make wonderful pets for the right owners.

If you're looking for a quick, healthy way to pamper your dog, homemade treats are the perfect solution.

Tortoises are fascinating, long-lived reptiles that can make rewarding pets for the right person.

When choosing a name for a dog, owners want something personal, cute, clever, or meaningful. But while those aspects matter to humans, a dog experiences their name in a very different way.

Canine dental disease, ranging from gingivitis to advanced periodontal disease, is sadly common, affecting a large number of adult dogs. It’s a silent threat, often progressing beneath the gum line with no obvious signs until it becomes painful and seriously impacts overall health. In the most severe cases, it can lead to issues in the heart, kidneys, and liver.

Are you planning on sharing your home with a cat for the very first time in your life? Congrats on becoming a new cat parent! But there are some things you should know about kitties so you can take great care of them and understand them better. Here’s a brief guide to get started.  

Cats are known for knocking things off shelves and getting themselves trapped in nooks and crannies, so if you have kitties, you need to cat-proof your home. That’s right, in addition to kitten-proofing your rooms, you need to consider how your adult cats could potentially hurt themselves, too.  

Research finds pooches are not only a key member of the household, they've become the much-loved child in a childless family.

With the popular concept going gang-busters across the globe, why the push back?

We shower our pets with love, provide nutritious food, and offer endless cuddles. Still, there’s one crucial piece of the pet parent puzzle that often goes overlooked until we desperately need it: a genuinely great veterinarian.

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