11 Senseless Cat Owner Sins According To Vets

Cat ownership can be hard sometimes. To our dismay, cats don’t talk, and every animal has unique, individual wants, needs, and preferences. Thank the feline gods we have vets! Catster’s vet team came together and put forth the 11 senseless cat owner sins to outline some things that cat owners should never do, attempt, or […]

Can dogs eat tomatoes? – Dr. Dobias Natural Healing

Are tomatoes toxic to dogs: A misunderstanding in canine nutrition There are numerous myths surrounding what the canine diet should or should not include, which is why finding the answer to ‘can dogs eat tomatoes?’ is not as easy as you’d expect. In the realm of veterinary medicine, many recommendations appear to be handed down through generations […]

Monterrey Meetings – 10,000 Birds

Work brings me regularly to Monterrey in Nuevo Leon, northern Mexico. Monterrey is a big industrial city, with industrious people. It is a special city because the surrounding Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey redeems the city’s many environmental sins. The city proper is butt ugly, but if you are like me or MC Hammer, that […]

Leftover Holiday Outtakes on Caturday

Here are the last outtakes of the past holiday season. Am I saving the best for last? You tell me. Just because it’s the holidays, I don’t have to stop being sassy, right? Right? Still sassy on Boxing Day! I guess it was one of those holiday seasons. It’s hard looking graceful all the time! […]

Do Turtles and Tortoises Have Teeth Or Beaks?

Turtles and tortoises have more in common with birds than they do with other reptiles! (at least when it comes to their teeth or lack of them!) Turtles and tortoises do not have teeth, instead they have beaks! Reptile Roommate is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate I […]

A guide to natural, pain-free skin healin – Dr. Dobias Natural Healing

Redefining the care for wounds, scrapes, stings, bites or fungus with herbal healing If you’re looking for a more natural approach to wound and skin healing, this guide will help you learn how to treat wounds effectively without chemical antiseptics or antibiotic ointments and discover the medicinal herbs that heal wounds fast and prevent infections and […]

Birding Senegal: Costco ads and Scissor-tailed Kites

Hannah Buschert started birding in college thanks to a required Biology of Birds course and a professor who included Sir David Attenborough’s Life of Birds to punctuate lessons. Almost as if by accident, Hannah landed the dream job of Park Ranger in the Rio Grande Valley at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park where she guided […]

Can Cats Understand Multiple Languages? Dr. Lauren’s Perspective

Happy New Year, everyone! Sorry for the delay on this one – Pancake and I were busy celebrating… Cats have lived with humans for over 10,000 years by various estimates, being present throughout the modern world in varied contexts of societies worldwide.1 The scope of which cats thrive in various cultures, ranging from beloved pets […]

The Best White Snakes to Keep as Pets

I’ve kept pet snakes and other reptiles for over 30 years and in that time I’ve been fortunate enough to have kept some of the most beautiful and unique snakes that I could find. But for many people, myself included, the allure of an all white snake was irresistible!  Fast forward a number of years […]

Taming Homocysteine for Healthier Hearts & Minds

Your heart and mind matter: Homocysteine explained Have you ever heard of homocysteine? Many people are unaware that this amino acid is a marker of an increased risk for heart attack, cardiovascular disease, and cognitive decline in both people and dogs.  In this article, you will learn about homocysteine, what it means to have elevated […]

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