We’ve all witnessed it. A cat stares down a bug as his eyes dilate and grow wider by the second. He remains calm, yet hyper-focused, with a posture that is ready to pounce. He is in “attack mode”. He’s ready to catch his prey. But what happens if a cat is in “attack mode” and …
Animal Care
Instead of laying eggs, female platys give birth to live young, called fry. Females do not show signs of pregnancy for two weeks after mating. When they are pregnant, they get very fat and develop a dark on the underside called a gravid spot. If you look closely at the gravid spot, you can see …
No matter where you obtained your kitten, it can develop problems that cause it to have a potbelly appearance. For example, a bloated or distended belly can signify parasites, not as prevalent in adult cats. Or it could be a problem with their underdeveloped digestive system and the food they are eating. Either way, they …
It’s a heartbreaking situation for any caring guinea pig owner when a beloved pet dies. It’s also a bad time for any cage mates of the deceased guinea pig. Guinea pigs are social animals and do best when in the company of at least one other guinea pig. Just when to introduce a new guinea …
Ear mites are a highly successful species. They found out how to make a living inside of animal ears. They are found mostly in cats but can infect other animals and, very rarely, people. The mites are very hard to see without magnification. The size of a pinhead, they look like white or grey jelly beans …