Most jurisdictions have laws that require dog owners to pick up their pet’s poop failure to which they will face a fine. The laws apply to all dogs regardless of size or breed and are designed to help keep the city’s parks and sidewalks clean and to prevent the spread of diseases. While some dog…
If you own an unfixed female dog, you know the challenge of keeping her safe when she’s on heat. Male dogs can smell their female counterparts on heat as far as three miles away. They often travel long distances to look for the girl and will do anything to get her. Imagine the number of…
It is in the middle of the night and your adorable dog sneaked out, rolled in something horrid, and walked back in. One quick look at her and you know she needs a bath lest she makes your house stink. After getting her bath ready, you notice you ran out of her shampoo. Fido needs…
In case you are wondering, dogs can eat carrots without any adverse effects. According to the AKC, carrots are safe for dogs and can even be beneficial to their health in moderation. This is because carrots contain several important nutrients, such as vitamins A, C, K, B6, and E. They are also low in calories…
The gag reflex, also known as the pharyngeal reflex or laryngeal spasm, is a reflex contraction of the back of the throat, initiated by an irritant in the back of the throat. The gag reflex is a normal, physiological response that helps to keep foreign objects out of our airways and lungs. It’s however passive…
Ever walked into a house and immediately catch a funky dog smell? What comes to the top of your mind is, “Don’t the owners know the house smells that bad?” Well, there’s a high chance that the people living there are blissfully unaware of the smell. Apparently, there’s something called nose blindness and it is…
When you have a garden or a lush lawn, you are bound to have unwanted visitors in the form of insects all year long. These can do a lot of harm on your beautiful vegetation. Insecticides are designed to eradicate pests and give your plants and flowers a chance to blossom undisturbed. Simply spray the…
Traditionally, there have been no medications used in the treatment of opacified eye lenses. Medical practitioners relied solely on the surgical removal of cloudy lenses from the eye and replacing them with artificial lenses to treat cataracts. However, thanks to advancements in technology, it is possible to circumvent the hassles that come with eye surgery…
Sorbic acid is a white, crystalline chemical compound that is used as a preservative in food and cosmetics. It is also known by the names 2,4-hexadecenoic acid and 1-sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is naturally occurring in some berries, but it can also be produced synthetically. When used as a preservative, it helps to prevent the…
Titanium dioxide is a white pigment that is used in a variety of products, including paint, sunscreen, and food coloring. It is also an important ingredient in many industrial processes. Titanium dioxide is made up of oxygen and titanium, and it is found in nature as a mineral known as rutile. When used as a…