Do fungi need salt licks? No evidence for fungal contribution to the Sodium Ecosystem Respiration Hypothesis based on lab and field experiments in Southern EcuadorSaprotrophic fungiSodium limitationPotassiumTro
Of course, vets can do great things to help dogs that are brought in early, but it’s altogether better for everybody if you can avoid your dog from eating a slug in the first place. Here are some useful preventative techniques: Never leave any dog toys outside overnight. When the sun...
So Dogs Lick Each Other, But Why Do They Lick Us? When your dog licks you, it’s likely they’re extending affection and care towards you. They may like to clean you up, or even just to indulge in the bonding process like their mothers did with them while they were young pups. Sim...
Some dogs are born lickers. You are greeted with licks when you get home or even when you get back from the mailbox.Your dog licksto groom themself and may end up more fastidious than the average cat. They may prefer to lick toys and treats before playing with or eating them. alexei_...
Our dogs eat grain free kibble. One dog has to anyway for allergy reasons. But with the dogs eating kibble without gluten ingredients, we are not risking gluten exposure for ourselves from doggy licks, or even just handling the dog food. ...
Dogs love laying in the sun as much as humans do. So one of your Border Collie’s favorite snoozing spots may be near a window. The warmth of the sun feels like your comforting hug to them. The Sun Improves Their Mood When your Border Collie is under the sun, its body produces serot...
“I am sick. I had no idea we could be harming deer by feeding them. We mostly give them bread, crackers, and cookies. Now I don’t know what to do. They are gathering outside our windows as I write.” “Is corn OK for squirrels and birds?” ...
Dogs lick everything, and there doesn’t always have to be a reason to do so. Sometimes they just lick because they feel like it and enjoy it. While it may seem strange to you that licking your feet gives your dog enjoyment, he is likely experiencing an increase in pleasure-enhancing ...
It’s possible that your cat also tries to groom other cats in your household, or dogs or other family members that you cohabitate with. While this can be cute in some ways, other animals and people might not like it. In addition, a cat’s mouth contains harmful bacteria. Your other...
When it comes to gardening, some insects you like and some insects you do not. The spotted lanternfly is one of those insects that end up on the