A Surprise Encounter – 10,000 Birds

There’s nothing like an unexpected bird to get the pulse racing, as I was reminded on a recent warm and sunny summer’s evening. I was driving my small open-top car on a neighbour’s farm to see what I could find. The farm in question is large – 1,000 acres – and mainly arable, though a […]

How to Stop Your Cat Peeing in the House (Without Moving Across the Country)

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. I grew up in Queensland, Australia, then lived in Alice Springs in the Northern Territory for a […]

Birding Di Linh, Vietnam (Part 1)

Di Linh is a town and district in South Vietnam a bit less than 2 hours southwest of Dalat. It is the kind of small place that still offers some living space to birds right in the town – witness this Chestnut-tailed Starling nesting in a lamppost. The professional bullshitters/ChatGPT users from our friends of […]

My Favorite Playtime Tip (Video)

Note: We are Amazon affiliates, and any links to Amazon earn us a small commission anytime someone makes a purchase. Thank you for your support! I love my RompiCatz Cattipeed! As far as I’m concerned, I don’t get to spend enough time with it. But you know what’s even better? Combining it with one of […]

Long-tailed Tit on Hokkaido – 10,000 Birds

An Economist article published in February 2024 describes the rise of cuteness (“Small, but mighty: how cuteness has taken over the world“). It specifically mentions Japan: “Cute things are everywhere, not just online. In Japan—where appreciation for all things kawaii is especially keen—roadblocks come in the form of dolphins, ducks or frogs.” No surprise then that the […]

Why Does My Cat Smell Like Rotten Eggs? Our Vet Discusses Reasons & Tips

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » It’s important to pay attention to any unusual odors coming from your pet. If your cat smells like sulfur or rotten eggs, it’s crucial to determine the cause, as it could be periodontal disease, an infection, or something to […]

Bavarian Alps Part I – Karwendel Mountains

One of the highlights of my summer holidays was a week-long hiking trip with two birding friends I met last year while volunteering at the bird observatory on Heligoland. We planned the trip for a while and were all eager to see some of the specialities of the Alps. Having never been birding in montane […]

Post-Modeling Visit With the Peach Kitty

After my modeling session, my human and I circled around out back to see if the peach kitty was there. We almost thought he wasn’t going to show up but just as we were about to leave, he came by. This time, he wasn’t weirded out by my outfit. So we got to have a […]

Hormone Therapy, Dental Care, and More! – Dr. Dobias Natural Healing

 I hope you and your dog are having a fantastic summer! This month has been exciting, emotional, and inspiring. From the overwhelmingly positive response, reviews and sell-out of JointButter to mind opening discussions on hormone-sparing sterilization and Pax’s transformation there is so much to share! I was just thinking today, while watching Pax swimming, running […]

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