Common Pets - Petculiars

September 26, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at September 26, 2022

Is a Bird an Animal?

Today I will go over a small but important problem: Are birds animals? For biologists, this has long been solved, but those who do not have studies in the field may still be confused about this. Many times, I have met people who are skeptical about this detail of biology, […]

September 23, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at September 23, 2022

How To Treat, Identify, and Prevent Worms in Dog Poop

Most pet owners are pretty shocked when they notice worms in their pet’s poop. Tapeworms, whipworms, roundworms, and hookworms, along with other intestinal parasites, are among the most common in dogs. These worms are usually very contagious and are also the root cause of several health issues. As long as […]

September 22, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at September 22, 2022

Benefits Of Fish Oil for Dogs

Fish oil is probably the most important dietary supplement you can give your dog, regardless of the diet he receives. The main advantage of fish oil is its richness in essential fatty acids of the type Omega-3, a chemical compound that offers so many health benefits to your dog. Essential […]

September 22, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at September 22, 2022

What is The Real Cat Age in Human Years?

Although most cat parents will treat their pets like children, they also ask themselves from time to time what is the real age of the cat in human years. The good news is that this is actually pretty simple to figure out. It will only take some simple math or, […]

September 22, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at September 22, 2022

How Long are Dogs Actually Pregnant?

Pregnancy in dogs will be very different from what humans experience quite a lot. A normal dog pregnancy is very short compared to that of a human, lasting only two months, which means that puppies will also develop really fast inside their mother. The gestation period is anywhere between 62 […]

September 21, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at September 21, 2022

Why is a Dog Vomiting Yellow Bile and Not Eating

Is your dog vomiting? Well, this isn’t always a reason to worry. Most of the time, a vomiting episode in your dog isn’t such a reason for concern, especially if it doesn’t happen all that frequently. It might just be because he has eaten too much or has some stomach […]

September 21, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at September 21, 2022

Why Does My Cat Lick Me?

One of the best assets a cat has is her tongue. The tongue of a cat is covered with “papillae,” which look like curved spines, that she will use for grooming. She will actually spend over 30% of her daily time keeping herself clean. So if cats feel the need […]

September 20, 2022

Published by Lisa Shelby at September 20, 2022

Why Does Your Dog Like to Grunt and Groan When Lying Down

Do you have a dog that after lying down, often starts to groan and grunt? Well, he’s just one of the many dogs that like to do this. In fact, dogs will often make all kinds of different sounds. While most of them are pretty much harmless, a loud grunting […]