Articles by Marian Haaz

Can Cockatiels Eat Oranges?

Yes, cockatiels can eat oranges as an occasional treat. Offer small, peeled, seedless pieces and keep all produce to a small part of a pellet diet.

Cats kick their toys as part of play that mimics hunting and wrestling. Learn how to tell play from aggression and how to redirect those kicks.

Ants can't live without oxygen. They breathe through spiracles and air tubes, not lungs, and closing them helps ants survive short spells underwater.

Cats kick their food bowl because of bowl shape, location, stale food, instinct or play. Learn what each habit means and how to choose a better bowl.

Cats do eat spiders, and most house spiders are harmless. Black widow and brown recluse bites can be serious, so see a vet if a bite is possible.

Wet food has not been shown to make cats live longer, but its high moisture helps hydration. Diet, healthy weight and vet care matter most.

Dogs kill cats mostly from predatory instinct: chasing and killing are separate from eating. Learn why it happens and how to protect your cat.

Cats do get tired after playing. They play in short bursts, then rest. Open-mouth panting after play is not normal for a cat and needs a vet.

Kittens play fight to practice hunting and learn bite control. How to tell play from a real fight and how to separate kittens safely.

A cat that flinches when you pet her is often fearful, poorly socialized, or in pain. Learn the warning signs and how to build trust gently.