Why Do Cats Sleep So Much?
Cats enjoy lots of sleep, about twice as much as humans. In fact, kittens can sleep up to 22-hours in a 24-hour period. Cats slip into slow-wave sleep at first and then move to REM [...]
Cats enjoy lots of sleep, about twice as much as humans. In fact, kittens can sleep up to 22-hours in a 24-hour period. Cats slip into slow-wave sleep at first and then move to REM [...]
Healthy guinea pigs are active. They're alert and move around a lot. But if you have a sick guinea pig, you might ask: "Is my Guinea pig sick if not moving?" or "Why [...]
Do guinea pigs like music? This is an interesting question, and one that scientists have been trying to figure out in recent years. It turns out that the answer has quite a bit [...]
You may have read that geckos don’t have teeth, which might sound bizarre if you’ve ever seen the little lizards chomp down on some insects. But it’s true; they use their super-sticky tongue [...]
Dogs love cheese, and that’s why it’s not uncommon to see them trying to sneak bites of their owner’s lasagna or pizza. The truth is, most dogs are lactose intolerant and don’t have [...]
You may have heard that cilantro is bad for dogs, but did you know that cilantro can be toxic to chickens? Cilantro contains two compounds, eugenol and methyl eugenol, which are highly toxic [...]
Do leopard geckos have teeth? This might sound like an absurd question, but the answer isn’t so clear-cut! It all depends on how you define teeth, and whether or not you consider tongue [...]
What do bearded dragons have to do with arugula? Arugula or roquette is an annual plant species in the family Brassicaceae (subfamily Brassicoideae). It has been cultivated since antiquity, and is now widespread [...]
Have you ever owned a cat that smelled like maple syrup? It can be strange to see your pet, who has never eaten pancakes or waffles, smelling like this very distinctive scent. [...]
The cat's claw comprises the keratinized section, and the pink interior is called the quick. A superposition of horny layers forms the keratinized part. And the quick or nail pulp in the center [...]