Cheese is by far one of my favourite things to snack on, even though sometimes it gives me an upset stomach. It's easy to cut up, it's perfect on crackers and we almost always have it in the fridge! It is easy for us as pet parents to get tempted to give our pets human foods, especially if we are having a quick snack ourselves. I know every so often when we have … [Read more...] about Can My Hamster Eat Cheese? Is Cheese Safe or Beneficial?
Pet Care
Stevie, the Cat, Has a Swollen Chin/Lip. What It Is & Aftercare
The last week when I was taking pictures of Stevie, I thought I noticed his tongue sticking out. I remember thinking "that's strange, I don't think I've ever noticed Stevie stick his tongue out while we're playing or cuddling." At most, Stevie drools when you pet him, but even then I've never seen him stick out his tongue. I kept taking pictures of Stevie because he … [Read more...] about Stevie, the Cat, Has a Swollen Chin/Lip. What It Is & Aftercare
Why Is My Cat Scared of Cucumbers? Is It Safe to Scare Your Cat?
I have to be honest in saying that every so often I get a thrill from seeing my cats be surprised or scared. Now, that's not to say that I scare my cats purposefully, however, on the odd happenstance where a bug freaks them out or they get scared by their tail, I have to admit I giggle. It's interesting to figure out what makes your cats tick or what gets them spooked, … [Read more...] about Why Is My Cat Scared of Cucumbers? Is It Safe to Scare Your Cat?
Can Chinchillas Eat Carrots? Are Carrots Healthy For Chinchillas?
I don't think it's possible to have a pet and not be tempted to give them a bit of human food every so often. I think this temptation is especially true for pet owners who have small mammals. Arguably, one of the cutest things about small mammals is the sounds that they make when they are nibbling a piece of food. Gary tends to squeak happily especially if we give him a … [Read more...] about Can Chinchillas Eat Carrots? Are Carrots Healthy For Chinchillas?
Why Your Cat Keeps Knocking Things Over/Off Tables & How to Make Them Stop
I think we've all experienced that frustrating moment when you find your cat sitting on something they shouldn't be sitting on. You know like the dining room table, the TV stand, the coffee table, the bookshelf or even the fridge. Your cat looks you dead in the eyes. They have a wide-eyed expression to make you believe that they're not doing anything wrong, but you … [Read more...] about Why Your Cat Keeps Knocking Things Over/Off Tables & How to Make Them Stop