Lisa Shelby

April 20, 2022

Do Chow Chows Shed?

The coarse-haired Chow Chow is a small, compact, square-looking dog. The tail is carried arched on the back. The inside of the mouth and tongue are blue/black. There are two types of fur – coarse and soft, and a wide range of colors, black, red, blue, tan, cream or white. […]
April 19, 2022

Can Dogs Eat Lemongrass? Is It Safe for Them?

Lemongrass belongs to the genus called Cymbopogon, which contains several other plant species and belongs to the Poaceae family. The plant is native to Australia, Asia, and Africa. It is also known under other names like Malabar grass, cochin, fever, citronella, barbed wire, silky heads, or oily heads and it […]
April 19, 2022

Why You Should Never Cut Your Cat’s Whiskers

All cats have whiskers, as you probably already know. Whiskers are usually called vibrissae. Do cats shed whiskers? Yes, all throughout their lives cats, even while they are still kittens, will lose some of their whiskers. They are similar in this way to any other hair on a creature’s body […]
April 19, 2022

Can Dogs Eat Spaghetti Squash?

If you are like most people, you undoubtedly like to eat spaghetti squash, even though it may not be the sweetest fruit on earth. This fruit is a favorite for many of us, mainly for the countless health benefits. But can dogs eat spaghetti squash? Yes, it is perfectly safe […]
April 18, 2022

Can Cats Eat Cinnamon? Any Risks or Benefits?

You surely know Cinnamon, the well-known spice which comes from the inner bark of a few tree species that belong to the Cinnamomum tree, from the Lauraceae family. It has a hot or pungent, somewhat sweet aromatic flavor. These barks will roll or curl as soon as they are harvested, […]
April 18, 2022

Can Dogs Eat Black Olives?

Trying to tell what your dog can and cannot eat can be puzzling. There are so many different types of food out here, and what is good for a human might not necessarily be good for a dog. It is very important that, as responsible dog owners, you take into […]