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Aug 14, 2024 | time.com | Shagufta Mulla |Risa Kerslake

There are many reasons your dog might not eat. They can range from simple explanations to serious complications. To complicate matters, just because your dog isn’t eating, doesn’t mean they don’t have an appetite. A dog with a dental or other oral issue, including injury, may not be able to eat but is still hungry. Other conditions can cause a dog to lose their appetite because they don’t feel well.

Aug 7, 2024 | time.com | Shagufta Mulla |Amber Katz

Out of over 300 species of fleas in the United States, Ctenocephalides felis, or the cat flea, is the one that prefers cats. And in North America, this is the most common flea affecting domestic dogs. Read on to learn more about fleas and the signs that your cat could have them. What are cat fleas? The cat flea is a wingless insect that, despite the name, affects cats, dogs, birds, and over 130 wild mammal species across all continents except Antarctica.

Aug 4, 2024 | time.com | Madeleine Streets |Amber Katz |Shagufta Mulla

If you have a cat or are considering getting one, knowing how much to feed them should be a top priority. As with all animals, no cat is exactly alike and each has their own dietary needs. While some broad nutrition rules apply to all felines, you might need to do things differently than what you did with another cat, or different from another pet owner.

Jun 27, 2024 | time.com | Christina Montoya Fiedler |Amber Katz |Shagufta Mulla

We all have laundry horror stories. Maybe it’s a red shirt that got mixed in with the whites or a wool sweater that came out of the dryer three sizes smaller. Reading up on your clothing’s care instructions is key to keeping your wardrobe looking its best. But sometimes, those itty-bitty instructions on clothing tags can look like ancient hieroglyphics. “Laundry directions and clothing should always be followed so nothing wrong happens to your garments.

Jun 26, 2024 | time.com | Maya Dollarhide |Amber Katz |Shagufta Mulla

One summer, my partner and I found a 16-foot square (an unusual size, now defunct, Intex style) pop-up pool in our basement that we had owned for years (it was a gift from a far-flung extended family member) but never set up. We were lucky enough to have just enough space in our small backyard to set it up, and that’s where we (and our young children) spent most of our time. We became instant converts to above ground pools and never looked back since our budget doesn’t allow for an in-ground one.