Why the Hognose Snake Might Be the Best Pet You’ve Never Considered
A friend of mine texted me a video last spring of her snake flopping onto its back, mouth hanging open, tongue lolling out like it had just…
Pets
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How to Handle a Pet Snake Safely
My ball python bit me during my second week of owning her. Not hard, not venomous, obviously, but enough to make me drop the water dish I…
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Vetco Total Care Animal Hospital: What to Expect Before Your First Visit
I almost did not take my dog to Vetco Total Care. Not because I had heard anything bad about it. Because I had not heard anything definitive…
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Senior Cat Food: What I Learned After the Vet Told Me Marmalade Needed a Change
I didn’t really clock the signs at first, if I’m honest. Marmalade got a bit slower on the stairs, a bit fussier at dinner, and started napping…
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What I Do the Moment I Spot a Cat Eye Infection (Before the Vet Visit)
The first time one of my cats woke up with an eye stuck half shut, I panicked a little. Gunky, red, watery — it looked awful, and…
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What I Wish I’d Known Before Booking Home Euthanasia for My Cat in Melbourne
There’s a particular kind of dread that comes with realizing your cat’s final vet visit is approaching, and an entirely different feeling that comes with realizing it…
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Dog Food Samoyeds: What Actually Works for This Breed
My neighbor has a Samoyed named Frost, and every time I see him, he looks like he just walked out of a shampoo commercial. That coat doesn’t…
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Dog Food for Irish Setters: What I’ve Learned Feeding One of the Most Energetic Breeds Out There
Anyone who’s lived with an Irish Setter knows they’re not exactly a low-key breed. Between the endless energy, the long legs built for running for hours, and…
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Taste of the Wild Dog Food Review: What I Found After Digging Into the Bag
I’ll be honest — I went into this Taste of the Wild dog food review expecting another case of clever packaging hiding average kibble. The wolf-and-wilderness branding…
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Goldfish 101: The Real Reason Most Pet Goldfish Never Make It Past Year One
I used to think goldfish just didn’t live very long. Everyone I knew growing up went through the same routine — win one at a school fair,…